Does my young red bud tree have a chance after being transplanted?
Yes, it’s got every chance to survive as long as it has enough root to sustain it until it grows some more! You need to make sure the compost is moist, not flooded, then, put the tree and pot, everything, into a polythene bag about twice the height of the tree, and tie the top. Put it in the SHADE outside, in a sheltered place. Leave it, don’t be tempted to open the top and peep in, even if it gets all misted up. on’t water it while it’s in the bag. After about 2 weeks, move it gradually into semi-shade (dappled sunlight, and remove the bag. From now on you will need to water it probably morning and night. When new growth starts, move it into the sun. Still in a sheltered place, away from the wind or animals who might damage it. Leave it in the same pot over the winter, and then, in spring, pot it into a larger pot if the roots have filled the pot. Otherwise, just keep it in the sun and keep it well watered. Don’t worry if a brach or two dies back, scratch the bark to make sure the bra
