Moving Sycamore

Hi guys... I realise sycamore isn't everyone's most popular choice of tree, but for me, a few are providing some much needed shelter on an exposed part of our garden down on the farm.

On this note, I have noticed a few 1-1.5m saplings nearby. In a bid to create some more much needed shelter, I was wondering if it is now too late in the season to move them to a position where I would rather they were...

A novice to this gardening lark but keen to get stuck in an enjoy my garden as much as possible.

I appreciate any advice on the matter...

Cheers
Paul


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You might as well move them, what have you got to lose? Would have been better before the buds broke, though. You could identify and nurse a few more seedlings ready to transplant next Autumn if they don't succeed. No point in paying for sycamores!

 

@Madahhlia Yeah that's my thoughts... Would just be keen to know their chances of survival. Are there things I can do to increase their chances of survival? I've heard sycamore is fairly robust...

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Water them very well before digging up, and when re planting. Give them a stake till they get settled in

 

Choose cool, cloudy, showery weather to transplant, or do it in the evening and provide day time shade for a few days.

 

Thanks for the advice guys... Would the same apply for wholesale purchased saplings in pots too??

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I guess so, especially if the soilball gets disturbed much.

 

Thanks!!

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