Is it to late to move shrubs?

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  1. compost maker

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    I want to move a 3 yr old Choisa and a 6 yr Pyracantha and Laurel.
    Are these easy to move and is it too late as nights are frosty. Should I wait till spring or can I risk it?
     
  2. Pro Gard

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    Will be fine, try and get up as mutch root as possible.
     
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    I always move shrubs at this time of year. It gives them time to settle into their new surroundings before they spring into life again in April. AND I understand that the roots will continue to grow over winter to prepare for that [​IMG]
    I am going to cut back a large hydrangea and move it tomorrow unless it rains [​IMG]
    You should cut the plants back as hard as you can to give them every chance of success in their new position
    Also prepare the new planting position before moving them, so that they don't even know it has happened [​IMG]

    [ 24. November 2007, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: whis4ey ]
     
  4. compost maker

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    What happens if a frost occurs. Does it damage the plant
     
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    For what its worth Comp, I always move shrubs when they are dormant and haven't had problems with them [​IMG]
     
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    Well I cut mine hard back yesterday and moved it to its new home
    I would think that a frost (as opposed to a deep freeze) will do the plant no harm. It will continue to grow roots over the winter and begin life again in springtime
    Because it has been cut back hard to help it survive, it will not produce flowers again for maybe a couple of years, but that is better than losing the plant completely
     
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