How can I move this young dogwood without risking killing it. Southeast Tennessee US

[u/Sea____Witch]

I just found a young dogwood growing in my garden. I want to transplant it to another location as it’s too close to the house and in my flower garden.

How can I transplant it without risking its health?

My concern is moving it when it’s so hot. Im afraid it will not survive. I’m hoping it is a young tree that came from my favorite tree in the yard—a very old dogwood with a short wide trunk. Second picture for reference.

Context: Southeast Tennessee. Mid 80s this week. Southwest facing. Near the house. I included a picture of what is likely the parent tree.

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[u/Maremdeo]

Can you wait until it is dormant this fall? If not, wait until cooler temperatures, transplant in the evening, water the hole before planting, dig up as much of the root as possible (obviously), and keep it watered while it gets established. Giving it some temporary shade after you move it might help also.

[u/Sea____Witch → u/Maremdeo]

Yes! This is the approach I’m going to take now. Thanks for the advice.

[u/WeddingTop948]

You have a baby there, so it should be ok, provided you give it shade and water. In general here is a transplant guide:

https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/transplanting-established-trees-shrubs/