I've a boxwood bush over 20 yrs old, 6 ft hi, would like to transplant - when is best time & will it take?

Answer 1

Fall is good. Begin digging outside the "drip line" where the water naturally drips off of the leaves.

Once out of the ground -- careful of center tap root -- you'll know how big a hole to dig to receive it. Dig a little deeper than the root ball, put a goodly portion of dead leaves in the bottom of the hole. This will create good organic yummies for your tree.

Put it in the new location. Water with **Root Stimulator ** to prevent transplant shock (Fertilome makes a product I use successfully) and fill in dirt. Stim it again once planted. Good luck!

Answer 2

Depends on your geographical area. If the area gets cold, the plant will go dormant after the first hard freeze. Most large shrubs will transplant well in the dormant stage, say in Feb in Zones 6/7, later if colder.

Check with your local Ag extension service in govt section of phone book. They get paid to despense such info.

Answer 3

depends is it outside or inside...outside little chance it will take unless you can get back hoe to move it...inside no problem make sure you use root grow and open up the root and make sure they have lots of stretching room