While removing the plant, disturb as little as possible of the root system. DO NOT shake soil off the root system. Dig a hole in the new location. The optimum time to move established trees or shrubs depends on their type; Deciduous plants: Move at any time during the dormant season from late October to mid-March. Evergreens plants: Best moved during October or late March when the soil is beginning to warm up. Dogwood tree transplanting should be done when they are dormant.
This would be when the leaves have dropped and before bud break. Provided your soil is workable, this could be in the middle of winter, but northern gardeners will have to wait until early spring. Dogwoods have shallow roots , and even with dappled shade, these root systems will dry quickly. Water the tree to a depth of three feet, and observe the leaves for signs of over or under watering. More roots often means more successful establishment.
Ideally, and especially for large shrubs and trees, you should prune roots and tops from six months to a year before transplanting to increase your success. Remove the outermost tips of main branches back to the point where side branches arise. Most dogwoods require supplemental water during summer and fall, especially during hot, dry spells. For care of flowering dogwood trees, regular watering once a week to a depth of 6 inches should suffice. However, adding a generous layer of mulch will help retain moisture, minimizing watering chores.
Firm the soil around the suckers and water. Before growth starts in the spring, lift the plant. Choose a site for your dogwoods that is well-drained but does not get extremely dry. Soil high in organic matter is best. Dogwoods can be planted in full sun or partial shade, though partial shade is best morning sun in particular. Dogwoods are typically an understory tree in the wild. Mark where everything is going to go first. Pot, bucket or burlap: get the transportation ready.
Use a special watering schedule for soon to be in-transit plants. Trim excess stems. Dig up using the drip line. Re-plant the right way. Reduce stress on the plants. With a Spade Shovel or Transplanter, dig around the base off the plant at least 3 inches from the base of the stem - for larger plants start 6 to 10 inches from the bases, going slowly so that you don't damage the root zone.
Dig out further if you hit roots. Try to keep the root ball intact. Removing Shrubs by Hand Measure 20 inches from the soil and cut off all branches above that height with sharp pruning shears or a saw, depending on how thick the branches are. Cut off most of the branches that are growing directly from the trunk.
Dig around the overgrown shrub's main trunk. Summer is never the best time to move or transplant garden plants. The sun is too intense and the heat can be relentless. However, sometimes you have no choice but to move your plants during the hot months.
With a bit of extra care, you can successfully transplant garden plants at any time of the year. How to Transplant a Caragana. Young unestablished Caragana such as bare root or packaged plants must be transplanted before new growth in the early spring, whereas balled and burlapped or container-grown plants may be transplanted in late spring, summer or fall.
Dig a trench around the stump, using a round point shovel, to reveal the root ball under the soil. Remove the soil and set it aside. Cut through the roots with the shovel head, if possible. Dig around the roots if you can't cut them with the shovel. Step 1: Prep for Success.
Areas prone to freezing temperatures at the soil level are not suitable for a wintertime dogwood transplant; you will need to wait until the ground has naturally warmed up. You can transplant the tree successfully in the early spring, before the dogwood starts to open its leaves to the sun. Similar to winter transplants, the tree has not fully engulfed itself in its growing season processes -- it will have enough time to rebound from the movement stress and then flourish with bountiful flower clusters.
The soil should be friable enough at this point to easily till and cultivate for the dogwood tree. A mixture of organic matter, such as compost, and soil makes a perfect combination for a recovering dogwood tree.
Extreme weather can cause your dogwood to blow over, especially if it's young and has a weak root establishment. Waiting until the late winter or spring is not an option at this point; you must transplant the tree immediately. Dogwood trees have sensitive root structures. When exposed to the air for a lengthy amount of time, the roots can die back from dryness or drought. Transplant the downed tree immediately so the roots incur minimal damage. Covering the root system with burlap will protect it from the sun and other elements while you prepare a new planting location, whether it is winter or spring.
In fact, burlap-protected trees have a greater chance at transplant success because the roots are relatively safe from drought. When you dig your dogwood tree out of the soil, pay careful attention to the roots extending far from the tree. Damaging any roots can compromise the transplant process and cause failure at any time of year. Writing professionally since , Amy Rodriguez cultivates successful cacti, succulents, bulbs, carnivorous plants and orchids at home.
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