From Ground: Start by watering your chinese pearleaf crabapple to dampen the soil. This makes it easier to remove the plant without damaging it. Using a shovel or garden trowel, dig a wide trench around the plant, making sure you don’t harm the root ball. Once the trench is deep enough, carefully work your shovel or trowel under the root ball and lift the plant.
From Pot: If your chinese pearleaf crabapple is in a pot, begin by watering it. Then, turn the pot sideways, hold the plant gently by its base, and tap the edge of the pot against a hard surface. The soil and root ball should slip out easily.
Seedling Tray: To remove your chinese pearleaf crabapple from a seedling tray, water it first to make the soil loose. Then, use a soft input tool or spoon to gently lift the seedling, making sure to keep the roots intact.
