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  • Moving plants from their original location can cause serious damage. (Tauʻolunga, Wikimedia Commons)
    The New Tree In Town
    Rory Boothe
    When a gardener digs up a tree or shrub in one place and transplants it to another, the plant will endure all sorts of stress. It’s common for transplants to show signs of shock. Most often these plants are unable to recover.