Just to clarify this thread - the original post is from almost 2 years ago, and the person hasn't returned to comment.
The recent post by @paulmack1 is a different query, although, like the OP, it concerns moving an Acer. He has no intention of burying it, which was what was being considered in the original, and which we all strongly opposed
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We have moved 10 year old Acer's, including when they were in leaf, which as the other say, is not ideal. They all survived.
The trick is to move them during a cloudy/cool day. Water very well 24 hours beforehand. Make sure your new planting hole is already prepared first. Dig the largest area around them as possible, to minimise root disturbance. Add fresh ericaceous compost to the new planting hole. Ideally water with rain water for the first month or so, and perhaps give a weekly ericaceous feed for a few months.
The location of the new site will have a huge impact on success. It should not be in full sun, so pretty shady, and protected from wind and frost, and somewhere where the soil doesn't dry out. Sound fussy? It's because they are!
Indeed @KeenOnGreen - it's perfectly possible to move all sorts of things if conditions suit. I've moved conifers and all sorts in summer, simply because it's easier here. I never like to suggest it to anyone who's a novice though, but if needs must, then there's nothing to lose. The right weather and the right prep is absolutely vital, as you describe
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hello Everyone, firstly, apologies for my late reply, I mentioned I had recently joined your forum and to be honest! I had forgotten I had! Back to my Acer question, THANK YOU ALL for your replies and suggestions, I do appreciate them. the tree in question in my Sons garden is so gorgeous, so after reading your thoughts I have decided to give it a go and try to remove it and replant in my own garden. I will be back in touch as to whether or not I am successful. Thank you all again.
I think @Kate 7 is still responding to the first query @punkdoc , despite what I said earlier. It's very confusing, and not very helpful to suggest piling stuff up around the trunk of any tree is a solution
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The recent post by @paulmack1 is a different query, although, like the OP, it concerns moving an Acer. He has no intention of burying it, which was what was being considered in the original, and which we all strongly opposed
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The trick is to move them during a cloudy/cool day. Water very well 24 hours beforehand. Make sure your new planting hole is already prepared first. Dig the largest area around them as possible, to minimise root disturbance. Add fresh ericaceous compost to the new planting hole. Ideally water with rain water for the first month or so, and perhaps give a weekly ericaceous feed for a few months.
The location of the new site will have a huge impact on success. It should not be in full sun, so pretty shady, and protected from wind and frost, and somewhere where the soil doesn't dry out. Sound fussy? It's because they are!
I never like to suggest it to anyone who's a novice though, but if needs must, then there's nothing to lose. The right weather and the right prep is absolutely vital, as you describe
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
firstly, apologies for my late reply, I mentioned I had recently joined your forum and to be honest! I had forgotten I had!
Back to my Acer question, THANK YOU ALL for your replies and suggestions, I do appreciate them.
the tree in question in my Sons garden is so gorgeous, so after reading your thoughts I have decided to give it a go and try to remove it and replant in my own garden.
I will be back in touch as to whether or not I am successful.
Thank you all again.
Paul
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
thanks, those are my thoughts too.👍
Good luck with it @paulmack1. I hope it works
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border