Moving a conifer? (novice!)
"Tumbleweed" wrote in message
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"Flynn" wrote in message
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Hi
I'm thinking of moving a conifer (I think its a leylandi) from its
present
position to one a few yards away (there's a couple of good reasons for
this); it's about 16ft high, 6ft broad.
Do those sizes give an indication of the root spread? How difficult is
it
to
do this? What should I bear in mind? Am I mad?
Any advice gratefully received
Flynn
How to move 16ft Leylandii.
1) Saw off top 10ft.
2) Remove branches from bottom 6ft.
3) Use remaining trunk for leverage to remove trunk & roots (some digging
may also be required)
4) Cut both portions into smaller pieces to fit into boot of
car/estate/trailer.
5) Take to local refuse centre, place on appropriate recycling/garden
waste
pile.
6) Go home and reflect on job well done.
No. 7) order 10 ton of manure to replenish garden
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