Rhododendron transplanting question
I have a large rhododendron in my yard, maybe 12 feet tall, and spread about
5 feet. Because of the location, I had to remove it, so I cut it back to about 3 feet tall and dug it out. I have, sitting in my back yard, the remains - a root clump about a foot or so in diameter, and a half dozen 3 foot branches sticking up. I'm thinking of removing all but 3 branches, and planting it. Any guesses as to whether it will survive this? |
Rhododendron transplanting question
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"Ook" Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the Don't send me any freakin' spam wrote: I have a large rhododendron in my yard, maybe 12 feet tall, and spread about 5 feet. Because of the location, I had to remove it, so I cut it back to about 3 feet tall and dug it out. I have, sitting in my back yard, the remains - a root clump about a foot or so in diameter, and a half dozen 3 foot branches sticking up. I'm thinking of removing all but 3 branches, and planting it. Any guesses as to whether it will survive this? I've moved three rhododendron about the same size for my parents. I never cut them back but had the site prepared and planted immediately. Watered well and staked for a year. I think you trashed it. However you may be able to layer it and produce a new plant if the variety is worth the effort to you. Bill -- S Jersey USA Zone 5 Shade http://www.ocutech.com/ High tech Vison aid This article is posted under fair use rules in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, and is strictly for the educational and informative purposes. This material is distributed without profit. |
Rhododendron transplanting question
"William Wagner" wrote in message ... In article , "Ook" Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the Don't send me any freakin' spam wrote: I have a large rhododendron in my yard, maybe 12 feet tall, and spread about 5 feet. Because of the location, I had to remove it, so I cut it back to about 3 feet tall and dug it out. I have, sitting in my back yard, the remains - a root clump about a foot or so in diameter, and a half dozen 3 foot branches sticking up. I'm thinking of removing all but 3 branches, and planting it. Any guesses as to whether it will survive this? I've moved three rhododendron about the same size for my parents. I never cut them back but had the site prepared and planted immediately. Watered well and staked for a year. I think you trashed it. However you may be able to layer it and produce a new plant if the variety is worth the effort to you. Bill Actually, my 9 year old daughter saw me digging it and started to melt down because I was digging up her "special tree". She had named it Navi, and came out to visit all the time rolls eyeballs. So, since I already had a hole handy, I pruned it and stuck it in the hole. If it dies, then I'll yank it up and plant something else. http://zootal.no-ip.info/stuff/2007/...s/DSCF8115.jpg Actually, considering how badly I butchered it, I'd be surprised if it lives, but I was kinda obligated to give it a shot :P |
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