Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: White Pine transfer, 1 by Soferdig

Soferdig wrote:
Lots of work but I have moved these. Dig a 3 to 4' circle straight down and then in and under after you ID the roots. Then with a long bladed shovel Dig down and to the center using a rocking side to side to slice the deep roots. Do this every 6 to 8" around the tree and you can then B&B the root ball. Though I would not plan on a windbreak for your brother for another 10+ years. There are many other faster growing trees with more limb density. IE Aspen. http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/81288/index.html
These are 5 year old 15' trees (planted at 2'). Quite narrow, there are others that are wider.