moving a conifer

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  1. gingatulip29

    gingatulip29 Apprentice Gardener

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    I need to move a conifer,due to it being considerably taller that the dwarf that it is supposed to be,do I do it now or when?
     
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    I would think it is best to move a conifer in spring. You do it just as it is coming into active growth.
     
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    ...and keep as big a rootball as possible before plunging it into its new hole.
     
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