Gil, wonderful information, but what I really need is when according to moon signs, etc is best to transplant. This is a very young tree, planted this past spring and never grew much but UP. If the root sys is any indication, it has a taproot 'to China', but somehow I doubt it. It was where I was gardening the last several years and now it's necessary I move the garden to a new location. I wanted to move the pear this winter (now) while it's somewhat introspect (dormant). There are about 15 deer using that area as a highway through the mare's pastures, and I found a solitary buck rubbing his antlers on my little pear tree. I just need to bring the tree closer into the yard area, or within whatever realm of 'landscaping' I call myself doing.
But I'll definitely file your information since it was so well thought out and explained. thanks again!
