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Temporarily move Portuguese Laurel during building work

matthewp135tosA7B8imatthewp135tosA7B8i Posts: 4
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We are about to start work on an extension, the only access point for the builders is at the front of our property where we have 10 relatively well established Portuguese laurels on each side. We will need to move 10 from one side. 

Is it possible, are there any tips, to temporarily re-home them in pots and replant once work is complete (roughly 6 to 10 weeks starting end of February)? 

Thank you 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    How big are they and how long have they been there?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • matthewp135tosA7B8imatthewp135tosA7B8i Posts: 4
    Under 6ft, about 7 years. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I think they'd be safer replanted in a trench and carefully looked after rather than in a pot.  Even under 6ft, having been there for 7 years they're going to have large rootballs ... pots to accommodate them will have to be huge, and they'll be more prone to drying out.  

    When do they need to be moved by?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • matthewp135tosA7B8imatthewp135tosA7B8i Posts: 4
    Thank you for your advice. Need
    to move them by mid
    to end of Feb. 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Any idea how long it'll be before you can reinstate them?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • matthewp135tosA7B8imatthewp135tosA7B8i Posts: 4
    Between 6 to 10 weeks
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