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Replanted tree.

ThebigeasyThebigeasy Posts: 190
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I had to move a tree the other day, as it was badly leaning over our gateway was far too close to the path as well. I was going to try andput a strap on it to straighten it back up but decided against it. 

I've been watering it twice a day, upon reading another thread on something similar where it says cut some height off to reduce water loss or something like that.

I was going to cut it down a bit anyways but thought be best to wait until it was established. Whats the best course of action. 

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  • ThebigeasyThebigeasy Posts: 190



  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    edited May 2020
    You don't say how big or the variety. Can you post a photo of the whole tree please so can advise.
    The tree won't establish if it has too much top growth 
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719

    Looks like Amelanchier.
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • ThebigeasyThebigeasy Posts: 190
    K67 said:
    You don't say how big or the variety. Can you post a photo of the whole tree please so can advise.
    The tree won't establish if it has too much top growth 
    No idea on variety but would say between 12-15ft. As you can its a very gangly looking thats it been straightened up, ideeally i would like to take that top shoot of growth off it. 


  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Moving a tree is usually done when dormant. 
    I dont know enough to advise on whether cutting back would help, with shrubs it's usual to cut them back by up to a half.
    I don't think this will survive somehow so you might as well cut or leave it but most importantly water i cant seem to copy the link to barcham.co.uk on how to do this 
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    https://www.barcham.co.uk/guides-advice/planting-guide/how-much-to-water-newly-planted-trees//

    Got it!
  • ThebigeasyThebigeasy Posts: 190
    K67 said:
    Moving a tree is usually done when dormant. 
    I dont know enough to advise on whether cutting back would help, with shrubs it's usual to cut them back by up to a half.
    I don't think this will survive somehow so you might as well cut or leave it but most importantly water i cant seem to copy the link to barcham.co.uk on how to do this 
    Be unfortunate if it dies but it really wasnt in a good location and had an awful lean too it.

    It had a decent root ball, i put bonemeal in the hole and absolutely soaked it. Watering twice daily at the moment. Hopefully it will come good if taking some height off would benefit it i will, if not will leave for now. 
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    You could remove those 2 long branches and perhaps shorten back a bit in the right of your photo to try and get a more balanced shape.
    I assume you have staked the tree by now and checked it's firmly planted.
    Don't know if it needs twice a day but do water slowly.
    Hope it survives!
  • ThebigeasyThebigeasy Posts: 190
    K67 said:
    You could remove those 2 long branches and perhaps shorten back a bit in the right of your photo to try and get a more balanced shape.
    I assume you have staked the tree by now and checked it's firmly planted.
    Don't know if it needs twice a day but do water slowly.
    Hope it survives!
    Ive not staked it yet, will do that today, thats where i was thinking of taking some height off. Will look to balance it out, fingers crossed for it. Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. 
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