QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsChoosing trees and shrubsASH Trees on its own 0 Vote Up Vote Down Mike Clancy asked 14 years ago I have a lovely mountain ash tree growing in Farm yard, I staked it last year with the intention of moving it to a new area in my lawn.Can i move it now, does it need a partner ie a female tree near by or can it survive on its own. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Mountain ash can be moved when the leaves are off. It does not need a pollinator.