Can I move fruit trees

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  1. Paul Blackburn

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    My daughter has just given me a pear tree for my allottment.I currently have two apple trees and a pear there.One apple tree is about six years old and the other two were planted early last year.I Would like to put the new tree with the two younger trees and want to know if it is possible to move the two earlier ones to somewhere where there is room for all three trees.It is where I had my potatoes last year and has been dug over several times lately and has had manure dug in as well.Any advice appreciated
     
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    I don't see why not. Since potatoes could grow there, drainage must be OK.

    I think it is a little late in the season to move fruit trees now. But it should still be doable. Try keep as much root and soil on the root as you can when moving them. They may not bear as many fruits this year but should recover the next.
     
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    I think it's too late to move an established apple tree now. I wouldn't risk it; you could loose them if you dig them up now. Next winter if you must but the six year old will probably not fruit for a year or two due to the stress of being dug up.
     
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      If I understood correctly the 6yr tree will not get moved.

      Yes - if OP can wait, do it after 9-10 months is better.
       
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