Can established shrubs be moved?

Question

Is it possible to move established shrubs without killing them? I'd like to redesign the garden layout but there are some hefty shrubs that would need to be moved and it would be a shame to lose them.

Robert · Answer

I if they are there for one to 3 years, I recommend not to move them because there’s a very big chance that they will die

jonathan · Answer

Yes depending upon what they are , moving shrubs should be done in the middle of march or October remember to be careful with extraction of the roots , saying that the trunk is 4 inches in diameter the root span can be smaller than half a meter in some plants can be larger root span

Elliot · Answer

If dug properly with a fair root ball on the bottom they do stand a chance.

Michael · Answer

Hi Greg

Provided you dig out plenty if not all of the root ball, then well feed it once moved most shrubs are pretty resilient.

Paul · Answer

Depending on the size of the shrub I would try dig around and under without disturbing the roots and move it with care

Lee · Answer

You can do this in winter months as most shrubs and trees are dormant at this time of year so wouldn’t be a problem,try and avoid cutting through the roots when moving them

Dave · Answer

Yes they can be , bit 1 depending on species annd weather depends when you can move them , as a rules most shrubs in this cold weather won't like being dug up and the ground is pretty hard.

2 you need  to very carefully dig the shrubs out retaining as many roots as possible

Stephen · Answer

Yes shrubs can be moved it's important not to dig to close in the the roots and use a pot to move we're possible

Robert · Answer

So mature shrubs will respond to transplanting, however all must be moved in dormant season and a big a rootball as possible accompanies the plant

Robert · Answer

Yes but wait until there dormant as to limit  the shock to the plants

Can established shrubs be moved?

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