How to Transplant Birch Tree Seedlings
- 1). Select a birch tree species that will thrive in your area. Paper birch does well in extreme cold, and is the only species recommended for Northern climates like northern Minnesota and Canada. White birch grows well in New England and other cooler climates, while river birch and heritage river birch require warm climates.
- 2). Inspect nursery-grown birch tree seedlings to ensure the tree you purchase is healthy. Choose a tree that has a moist root-ball and whose trunk and leaves have no signs of insect damage or disease.
- 3). Choose a planting site with cool, moist soil and full sun for most of the day. The northern or the eastern side of your home are usually ideal. Here, the transplanted birch tree will get plenty of sunshine on its leaves, but will be protected from the harsh afternoon sun that will dry the soil. Birch trees can grow up to 50 feet in height, so there should be no overhead wires above the planting site.
- 4). Dig a hole three times the width and three-quarters of the depth of the root-ball. Place the root-ball of the transplanted birch tree in the hole. Cover it halfway with the displaced soil and water thoroughly. Once the water is absorbed into the soil, finish covering the root-ball with soil, and water again.
- 5). Place 2 or 3 inches of mulch around the trunk of the tree to maintain soil moisture. Water your tree as often as necessary to keep the soil moist.
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