moving conifers

whatif · 27 Sep 2004

I have some conifers which have outgrown a rockery, they are 8-9' tall(after 9 years). Is it likely they would survive moving, or should I accept that they will have to go?

2scoops0406 · 27 Sep 2004

Conifers often do not take kindly to being moved. I guess you'll have to guage whether or not you think it is worth it.

Dragonrider · 28 Sep 2004

Eddie M said:
Conifers often do not take kindly to being moved. I guess you'll have to guage whether or not you think it is worth it.

Agreed, it's very unlikley that a conifer of this sort of size will transplant, but, you can always try. Make sure they are well watered for a few days before you start, have the new hole ready dug out for the oversized rootball, and try not to damage any of the roots as you lift it.

Good luck!

whatif · 8 Oct 2004

whatif I was to cut them in half, would they just look weird?

2scoops0406 · 9 Oct 2004

whatif said:
whatif I was to cut them in half, would they just look weird?

Horizontally or vertically ?

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