Moving it when dormant is certainly the ideal Chrissy. Think I'd opt for autumn as the damper weather but warmer soil will make it easier to establish. It's certainly better here - takes too long for ground to warm up in spring.
I'd still be inclined to prune back a bit though, but if you can prepare the ground well and take a really big rootball, you might find it's not necessary.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's a lovely shrub Chrissie. I was considering it for a spot in my boundary too, but I'm opting for a tinus because I need an evergreen for screening and for filtering the wind that batters through the garden.
Good luck with moving it
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Moving it when dormant is certainly the ideal Chrissy. Think I'd opt for autumn as the damper weather but warmer soil will make it easier to establish. It's certainly better here - takes too long for ground to warm up in spring.
I'd still be inclined to prune back a bit though, but if you can prepare the ground well and take a really big rootball, you might find it's not necessary.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's a lovely shrub Chrissie. I was considering it for a spot in my boundary too, but I'm opting for a tinus because I need an evergreen for screening and for filtering the wind that batters through the garden.
Good luck with moving it
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Agree with Fairy. Move after leaf drop.
When you don't even know who's in the team
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