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transplanting an evergreen tree

  • 07-12-2012 5:58pm
    #1
    cat320
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭


    I planted a douglas fir last november in the garden and everyone is complaining that its going to block out our view when it gets bigger.. To cut a long story short, Is this the right time of year to dig up and plant somewhere else?? It looks to be dormant now..


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  • #2
    periodictable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭periodictable


    Yes.
    As for blocking the view, why not endure a blocked view for x years, then prune the tree to regain the view:D


  • #3
    Reindeer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭Reindeer


    If it's still young, you'll maybe be alright. A Douglas Fir is an evergreen used to temperatures colder than most of Ireland can provide. So it really has no dormant stage like a hardwood might. A Douglas Fir is still growing right now, and usually requires several months of below freezing temperatures to advance to the resting stage of dormancy. So take care when moving that tree, and make sure you do not move it from a moisture rich environment/soil to a dry one, or vice versa. That may still shock the tree even this time of year.


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