Thanks for the further imputs.. Aster2, I shall certainly do that. Onopordum, argh you may have a point there, would you suggest just removing some of the topsoil from around the trunk once the ground has thawed?
I'd agree with Onopordum here Lola. I'd say you're going to have to dig it up and raise the level of the soil in the hole so that when you backfill it, the junction of trunk and roots is level with the surrounding ground. Otherwise, you'll have a crater which will fill with water and the surrounding soil will gradually drop in again too. It's a good time of year to shift it before it gets into growth properly, but wait till a reasonable day to do it, and then keep an eye on it.
Others may have a different opinion, but that's what I'd do if it was mine. You could remove soil for now and wait till autumn, but it will be more established by then and makes for a bigger job.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I think that's sensible advice from Fairygirl. If you're unlucky it might die anyway from the stress it's been under, but better to get it planted properly now before it gets too established.
Good points well made by Onopordum and Fairygirl. If the roots are too deep they receive less oxygen and this weakens the tree. I would definitely replant if you're able to while the tree is dormant.
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Thanks for the further imputs.. Aster2, I shall certainly do that. Onopordum, argh you may have a point there, would you suggest just removing some of the topsoil from around the trunk once the ground has thawed?
I'd agree with Onopordum here Lola. I'd say you're going to have to dig it up and raise the level of the soil in the hole so that when you backfill it, the junction of trunk and roots is level with the surrounding ground. Otherwise, you'll have a crater which will fill with water and the surrounding soil will gradually drop in again too. It's a good time of year to shift it before it gets into growth properly, but wait till a reasonable day to do it, and then keep an eye on it.
Others may have a different opinion, but that's what I'd do if it was mine. You could remove soil for now and wait till autumn, but it will be more established by then and makes for a bigger job.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I think that's sensible advice from Fairygirl. If you're unlucky it might die anyway from the stress it's been under, but better to get it planted properly now before it gets too established.
Good points well made by Onopordum and Fairygirl. If the roots are too deep they receive less oxygen and this weakens the tree. I would definitely replant if you're able to while the tree is dormant.