I had to move a Lemon tree from one end of my yard to the other. I dug up the root ball and only cut the roots below the ball. I kept the roots wet while moving the tree. I positioned the tree in the same direction. I also used some of the dirt from the other side of the yard in the new area. I still have a tree that looks dead and it has been a little over a month. I am trying to decide if I killed it, or if it is just in shock.