How do I move a 1 Year old Cotinus (Smoke Tree)

Hello all

I hope you are well.

I have just had the lawn in the front garden edged using Kandla Grey Setts and the Cotnus which is planted in a corner is now too far back and needs to be moved forward.

It was planted in September 2019 and is approximately 3' tall.

What is the best way to go about moving it?

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

Lovely shrub Cotinus.
I would wait until the plant is dormant. November to March.
I'd dig as wide around as practical to save as big a rootball as possible.
When it's ready to lift, ensure the 'new' space is excavated and ready to receive the plant.
Enrich the planting hole with compost if the surrounding soil isn't too special. You can apply a bit of bonemeal, but it's not compulsory.
Bed the shrub in firmly leaving no air pockets and water well.
Then leave the plant well alone until Spring at which time I'd top dress the area with some blood fish n bone.

 

Hello @JR

Thanks for the reply.

The shrub is being moved forward in the same area that it is currently in so the soil will be well cultivated from when the shrub is removed.

Thanks

Kevin

 

Hello

I am looking at moving the Cotinus 'Grace' this month and was wondering if anyone can estimate how big the root ball of a 1 year old Cotinus 'Grace' is likely to be?

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

I would leave alone as its a big shrub and will fill the space ..... easily pruned

 

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