Buddleia Roots

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  1. ballistic_bro

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    No problem to cut off Buddleia roots. Won't do it any harm at all.
     
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      Great, thanks kindredspirit. :-)
       
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      I agree with kindred spirit ... but, I would also add, from my experience, these are tenacious plants and even if you leave the teeniest piece of root (or even a leaf!) in the hole you take it out of ... it *will* re-grow :oops:
       
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        Don't forget to trim the top as well. The less there is above ground, the better for the shrub when it has been transplanted.
         
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          Ok, will do. Was going to trim the top but now I'll do it sooner rather than later. Thanks again. :-)
           
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