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Devlin 07-01-2004 12:16 AM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my garden
which I would like to move to another location. Will it survive? Any tips
gratefully accepted.
Mick



PK 07-01-2004 12:16 AM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
Devlin wrote:
I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my
garden which I would like to move to another location. Will it
survive? Any tips gratefully accepted.
Mick


highly unlikly it will survive the move. Holly put down a tap root and
resnet any movement once established.

BUT if it is definitely in the wrong place and has to be moved, you have
nothing to lose by trying.

Take a rootball 2' across and undercut carefully.

pk



Devlin 07-01-2004 12:16 AM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
PK
I want to put a holly bush in a gap in between existing holly bushes. Can
they be bought in a pot? If so, when is the best time to plant etc?
Mick
Mick
"PK" wrote in message
...
Devlin wrote:
I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my
garden which I would like to move to another location. Will it
survive? Any tips gratefully accepted.
Mick


highly unlikly it will survive the move. Holly put down a tap root and
resnet any movement once established.

BUT if it is definitely in the wrong place and has to be moved, you have
nothing to lose by trying.

Take a rootball 2' across and undercut carefully.

pk





David Hill 07-01-2004 12:16 AM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
If you are going to move a 6ft holly tree then I would cut a trench about 3
ft from the trunk all round to keep as much root as possible.
If the tree was originally container grown then you will have more chance
than if it is a natural seedling which may well have a deep tap root.
I have moved holly up to 4ft with most surviving, but be ready for a lot of
leaf drop.

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk





Tumbleweed 07-01-2004 11:45 AM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
"Devlin" wrote in message
...
I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my garden
which I would like to move to another location. Will it survive? Any tips
gratefully accepted.
Mick

I successfully transplanted a 3-4ft holly which suffered no ill effects at
all. Unfortunately I cant recall which time of year I did it in case that
makes any difference.
At a guess I'd say late winter, ie feb or so might be good because it will
be relatively dormant but start putting out new growth soonish.

--
Tumbleweed

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newsgroups)





Jaques d'Alltrades 07-01-2004 04:58 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
The message
from "Tumbleweed" contains these words:
"Devlin" wrote in message
...


I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my garden
which I would like to move to another location. Will it survive? Any tips
gratefully accepted.
Mick

I successfully transplanted a 3-4ft holly which suffered no ill effects at
all. Unfortunately I cant recall which time of year I did it in case that
makes any difference.
At a guess I'd say late winter, ie feb or so might be good because it will
be relatively dormant but start putting out new growth soonish.


I potted one of about 3' 6" into an 18" planter during September 2002
and it is still doing well. It lost no leaves and showed no sign of
stress, but I did keep it well watered.

It had been planted (probably) by birds in an awkward position, so it
had a choice....

--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/

Rod 07-01-2004 11:11 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
Devlin wrote:

I want to put a holly bush in a gap in between existing holly bushes. Can
they be bought in a pot? If so, when is the best time to plant etc?


Yes - any time but better when it's not too hot and dry. Keep an eye on water
requirements during the first summer. A Holly as big as the one you have will
move *if* you move it with a really big root ball - like just about possible
with a couple of big blokes helping you. You will need care and knowhow to keep
the rootball intact during the move. So unless you are a real glutton for work
and are absolutely skint; buy one in a pot - as big as you like/are willing to
pay for.

--
Rod
http://website.lineone.net/%7Erodcraddock/index.html
My email address needs weeding.

Rod 07-01-2004 11:11 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
Devlin wrote:

I want to put a holly bush in a gap in between existing holly bushes. Can
they be bought in a pot? If so, when is the best time to plant etc?


Yes - any time but better when it's not too hot and dry. Keep an eye on water
requirements during the first summer. A Holly as big as the one you have will
move *if* you move it with a really big root ball - like just about possible
with a couple of big blokes helping you. You will need care and knowhow to keep
the rootball intact during the move. So unless you are a real glutton for work
and are absolutely skint; buy one in a pot - as big as you like/are willing to
pay for.

--
Rod
http://website.lineone.net/%7Erodcraddock/index.html
My email address needs weeding.

Rod 07-01-2004 11:11 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
Devlin wrote:

I want to put a holly bush in a gap in between existing holly bushes. Can
they be bought in a pot? If so, when is the best time to plant etc?


Yes - any time but better when it's not too hot and dry. Keep an eye on water
requirements during the first summer. A Holly as big as the one you have will
move *if* you move it with a really big root ball - like just about possible
with a couple of big blokes helping you. You will need care and knowhow to keep
the rootball intact during the move. So unless you are a real glutton for work
and are absolutely skint; buy one in a pot - as big as you like/are willing to
pay for.

--
Rod
http://website.lineone.net/%7Erodcraddock/index.html
My email address needs weeding.

Rod 07-01-2004 11:11 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
Devlin wrote:

I want to put a holly bush in a gap in between existing holly bushes. Can
they be bought in a pot? If so, when is the best time to plant etc?


Yes - any time but better when it's not too hot and dry. Keep an eye on water
requirements during the first summer. A Holly as big as the one you have will
move *if* you move it with a really big root ball - like just about possible
with a couple of big blokes helping you. You will need care and knowhow to keep
the rootball intact during the move. So unless you are a real glutton for work
and are absolutely skint; buy one in a pot - as big as you like/are willing to
pay for.

--
Rod
http://website.lineone.net/%7Erodcraddock/index.html
My email address needs weeding.

JennyC 08-01-2004 10:43 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 

"Devlin" wrote in message
...
I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my garden
which I would like to move to another location. Will it survive? Any tips
gratefully accepted.
Mick


I transplanted a small tree size one several years ago. It was in a pot for a
while before going back into the ground but is thriving in its new home.

Be sure to water well and get as big a root ball as is humanly possible
Jenny



JennyC 08-01-2004 10:50 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 

"Devlin" wrote in message
...
I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my garden
which I would like to move to another location. Will it survive? Any tips
gratefully accepted.
Mick


I transplanted a small tree size one several years ago. It was in a pot for a
while before going back into the ground but is thriving in its new home.

Be sure to water well and get as big a root ball as is humanly possible
Jenny



JennyC 08-01-2004 10:55 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 

"Devlin" wrote in message
...
I am rather a gardening know-nothing. I have a 6' holly bush in my garden
which I would like to move to another location. Will it survive? Any tips
gratefully accepted.
Mick


I transplanted a small tree size one several years ago. It was in a pot for a
while before going back into the ground but is thriving in its new home.

Be sure to water well and get as big a root ball as is humanly possible
Jenny



Janet Tweedy 11-01-2004 02:18 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
In article , Jaques d'Alltrades
writes

I potted one of about 3' 6" into an 18" planter during September 2002
and it is still doing well. It lost no leaves and showed no sign of
stress, but I did keep it well watered.

It had been planted (probably) by birds in an awkward position, so it
had a choice....




If it's the common or garden type of holly as opposed to a variegated
special one, then look round the base of the tree, I have loads of
little holly trees growing in one bed at the base of my trees and you
could pot up a few seedlings juts in case the holly transplant doesn't
work. I'll even send you one or two if you are desperate!

Janet
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

Janet Tweedy 11-01-2004 02:32 PM

Transplanting a holly bush
 
In article , Jaques d'Alltrades
writes

I potted one of about 3' 6" into an 18" planter during September 2002
and it is still doing well. It lost no leaves and showed no sign of
stress, but I did keep it well watered.

It had been planted (probably) by birds in an awkward position, so it
had a choice....




If it's the common or garden type of holly as opposed to a variegated
special one, then look round the base of the tree, I have loads of
little holly trees growing in one bed at the base of my trees and you
could pot up a few seedlings juts in case the holly transplant doesn't
work. I'll even send you one or two if you are desperate!

Janet
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk


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