how to move an acer

[ela]

I need to move a japanese acer that's only about a foot high but at least 6 feet across, which was planted in the ground at least ten years ago. How deep are the roots likely to have grown? Can I move it without killing it or should I redesign the garden around the awkwardly placed tree?

[Newt]

Hi Ela,

You can move your Acer. Here's how.
https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/plantsci/trees/f1147w.htm

Newt