The information below illustrates how our big trees are dug, packaged and handled for lifting.
Southern Pride Tree Farm and our partner nurseries dig live oak inventory for sale only once a year between late December and early February. Once dug, live oak trees are then hardened off for 9 to 12 weeks waiting for the tree to show new root growth. New root growth from top to bottom of the rootball and all the way around means we're sending a happy, healthy tree that will establish in the landscape faster. Each year's new inventory begins shipping around mid-April and as late as early May through the following year.
For more information read our Quality Root System Guarantee.
Also visit our Tree Packaging page for more pictures and information.
View The Big Tree Dig & Lift by Video or Pictures (below).
We only dig the trees we are going to sell for the year between December and January.
Preparing to dig 80" rootball tree, once centered each blade is lowered.
Tree is lifted from the ground (Look at those roots!).
Wire basket with black Liner placed in hole. Black liner prevents tree from re-rooting.
Straps are tied onto basket creating loops to later lift the tree. Straightening everything up...
Placing burlap into basket, preparing to replace tree.
Replacing tree into basket (end of January Dig) now to allow the tree to harden off 6-8 weeks.
Tree is first wrapped with burlap to protect trunk.
Tree Strap is fed through loops on the basket
and connected to the boom.
Adjusting straps for even lift.
Placing PVC for additional protection in place.
The Lift.
Twisting basket holds rootballs firmly while transporting.
Did we say HEALTHY root systems!
A little extra watering.
Loading the truck.
A pretty load on its way to the customer!
Also visit our Tree Packaging page for more pictures and information.
