Removing a Ceanothus Concha

Hello all

I have a Problem, as if that is New

I have a Ceanothus Concha outside the Back Door that was Snapped off during the Strong Winds we had in January.

I was out in the Garden This Morning and had a closer look at it.

It is still Alive and is Growing, however, it looks as though its Roots are Loose and it is Rocking.

How easy are they to Remove?

This is how it currently looks:



For some reason the Perspective looks off in the Photo.

For reference, the Fences are 6' Tall.

Thanks in advance

Kevin

 

Hi Kevin

why do you want to take out ? You have wire on the fences tie it in to that to keep it stable in the wind , firm in with your feet .. easy to remove with a spade if you don’t want it anymore

Spruce

 

Hello @Spruce

Thanks for the Reply.

Unfortunately, when it was Damaged, the Wind Rocked it so much that it was bent down nearly 90 Degrees, partially uprooting it.

Now, even after Firming it in as much as possible, it is now too far away from the Fence to allow me to Tie it in, unfortunately.

You say that it is easy to Remove with a Spade, what kind of Roots do they have, just so I know what to expect.

Thanks

Kevin

 

It will be easy to remove, ceanothus do have a problem with falling over ..

People go wrong by planting it upright and the top gets heavey and catches the wind , it should be planted leaning in towards the wall / fence .. and then secured in .. it’s a pretty shrub

 

Hello @Spruce

Easy is Relative

I have been out and have managed, barely, to Dig it out.

When it was Planted it was Planted at an Angle towards the Fence, however, after the Winds it was approximately 12" away from the Fence.

At least it is out which was the Main Issue.

Now I just need to look for a Replacement to go in that space.

Kevin

 

Clematis honeysuckle would look good

 

Hello @Spruce

I have Started the Discussion on a Replacement in 'My Garden Progress' Thread.

I Think that I am leaning towards HoneySuckle but not sure, Yet

Thanks

Kevin