What Is Large Tree Transplanting?
Tree transplanting is the process of moving established trees—often 10’ to 40’ tall—from one location to another using specialized equipment such as truck-mounted tree spades, loaders, slings, and support crews. We safely extract, transport, and replant your tree while preserving its root ball, structure, and long-term health.
Gesco Nursery has been relocating mature evergreens and deciduous trees across Colorado for over 30 years. Our nursery-grown trees are ideal candidates for transplanting because their root systems develop compactly under drip irrigation—making them significantly easier to move compared to wild-dug or collector trees.
Our Tree Transplanting Capabilities
Gesco Nursery provides comprehensive transplanting services tailored to residential, commercial, ranch, HOA, and municipal properties across Colorado.
Tree Sizes We Transplant
- Small and mid-sized evergreens: 6’–15’
- Large, mature evergreens: 15’–30’
- Park-grade specimens: 30’–40’+
- Deciduous trees depending on structure and access
Our Tree Transplanting Process
- Site evaluation and access planning
- Root-ball sizing using professional spade equipment
- Safe extraction of the tree with minimal root disturbance
- Tree transport to the new location (onsite or offsite)
- Replanting and stabilization
- Application of water, mycorrhizae, and fertilizer
- Staking or tree support if required
Additional Tree Relocation Services
- Tree tagging and selection at our nursery
- Landscape planning for optimal placement
- Multi-tree relocation projects
- Transplanting during construction or excavation
- Onsite tree conservation and preservation strategies
- Tree spade access consulting
Tree Transplanting Pricing
Transplanting costs depend on tree size, soil conditions, equipment access, and travel distance.
Most projects range between $800 – $4,500+ per tree. Larger trees (20’–40’+) may exceed this range due to equipment and labor requirements.
Contact us for a site evaluation and transparent, accurate pricing for your specific project.
Why Choose Gesco Nursery for Tree Transplanting?
- 30+ years of tree-moving experience in Colorado
- Nursery-grown evergreens ideal for relocation
- Heavy-duty spade trucks and specialized machinery
- Ability to handle steep slopes and tight-access properties
- Trained crews for safe, efficient, large-tree extraction
- Full-service transplanting from tagging to replanting
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the best time to transplant large trees?
In Colorado, the optimal transplanting seasons are early spring and fall, when temperatures are cool and tree stress is minimized.
2. Can all trees be relocated?
Not all tree species or shapes are suitable for transplanting. Evergreens with compact root systems and balanced structure move best. Wild-dug trees or those with extensive lateral roots can be more challenging.
3. Do you guarantee survival?
We take every professional measure to ensure a successful transplant, but live trees cannot be guaranteed. Proper watering and aftercare significantly improve long-term survival.
4. How big of a tree can you move?
Our equipment allows us to relocate trees up to 40’ tall depending on access, soil conditions, and site layout.
5. Can you move trees from one property to another?
Yes. We perform both onsite relocations and full transport to offsite destinations, provided the route and destination have suitable access.
Schedule Your Tree Transplanting Consultation
Whether you’re adding mature evergreens, protecting trees during development, or relocating specimens on your acreage, Gesco Nursery provides safe, reliable tree transplanting services across Colorado.