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Moving an Acer tree in summer?

Hi folks. Total novice here. I am moving home in a weeks time and whilst I am not an avid gardner, I have an Acer approx 8 feet tall. This has huge sentimental value as my late father planted this from a cutting 10 years ago. Can I move this, Google says bad scenario in summer? I would rather leave it than risk killing it. Thanks. Stephen 

Summer is a bad time to move shrubs and trees. But if you don't have another timeframe to move the plant, there's no other way.
You could try to dig it up with as much root as possible. You might also consider to prune some branches so the plant will evaporate less water; the tree won't be in balance when you plant it again because you likely won't have been able to dig out all of the roots so it will be evaporating more water than it can take through the roots. When transporting the plant make sure it's protected from wind won't so it wont dry out. After planting make sure to water it regularly, good luck!

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