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Jacqueline D Townsend

Goldilocks1Goldilocks1 Posts: 10
in Problem solving

Hi All.

      My problem is moving a 
Sophora microphylla Sun King Tree to another part of the garden, is this possible?
Jackie xx

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Hi Jackie and welcome to the forum from a fellow Essex gardener.
    I don't know the answer to your question, but probably the most important bit of info we need would be an idea of the size and age of the tree and how long it's been planted.
    A photo would be a big help if you have one.
    Pete

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Goldilocks1Goldilocks1 Posts: 10

  • Goldilocks1Goldilocks1 Posts: 10
    My Sun King  :)
  • Goldilocks1Goldilocks1 Posts: 10
    Goldilocks1 said:
    My Sun King  :) it is about 10yrs old, 6ft to 7ft high 😁

  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    What a cracker!
    I have no knowledge of them, but I came across this which may be some help
    https://www.ukgardening.co.uk/moving-a-tree.php

    It looks like it's well settled there and I'd guess that realistically it's not practical to move it, but see what others here think


    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    It's rather large and broad and the general rule is that the roots extend at least as far as the canopy so I think you would need some special machinery and muscle power to a) dig out all the root ball without damaging it and b) move it to a new spot and get it planted at the correct depth.

    It would take a great deal of prep beforehand and a great deal of TLC afterwards for it to survive and, in any case, should not be attempted before autumn when it goes almost dormant as temperatures drop. 
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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  • ElferElfer Posts: 329
    On top of all that there's still a risk that it won't survive or that it will take some years to get close to where it's at now.
  • Goldilocks1Goldilocks1 Posts: 10
    Thanks for your input, I think I will leave it where it is then LOL 😆 😘😘
  • Goldilocks1Goldilocks1 Posts: 10
    Goldilocks1 said:
    Thanks for your input, I think I will leave it where it is then LOL 😆 😘😘
    The Bees love it, nice early Spring display, every garden should have one 😅

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