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Tranplanting Laurel hedge

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  • 27-05-2011 10:18pm
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    theprisoner
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭


    I have been offered a 6 foot mature Laurel hedge for moving. Is it possible to move it at this time of year, will it survive.


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    Sonnenblumen
    Registered Users Posts: 5,834 ✭✭✭Sonnenblumen


    In theory yes, but if logistics present no difficulty, worth attempting. Only possible providing you can remove a substantial rootball intact (mechanical digger required?). Obviously prepare the ground in advance for the new position and feed/water regularly.

    In practice very difficult and during the growing season, there is considerable risk of loss to shock, dehydration etc.

    Good luck


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    theprisoner
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭theprisoner


    Thanks for info very helpful.


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    Sgt Pepper 64
    Registered Users Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    Laural is a very quick grower.
    We brought single foot high plants for 4 euro each and 3 years later they are now 6ft high and nearly as wide! I think 3ft high ones can be had for 10 euros each


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    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,220 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    theprisoner wrote: »
    I have been offered a 6 foot mature Laurel hedge for moving. Is it possible to move it at this time of year, will it survive.

    If the laurel is in pots, you won't have any problems. Lifting out of the ground and transplanting at this time of year will very likely kill it. Better to wait until the plants are dormant.


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