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Can camellias be moved easily?
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Posted by kal2002 9 (My Page) on Sat, Jan 30, 10 at 23:20
| Since I will be planting a few japonicas, I just might need to move them if they are not planted in the right spots. Can they be easily moved without much damage when they are young? While I am on the subject, do they often get moved or transplanted after they are established? Thanks. |
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RE: Can camellias be moved easily?
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| As long as you move enough of the root system, the better because you minimize transplant shock. It is more difficult to cut a lot of the root system when the camellia is -for example- a 300+ year old tree so, the younger they are, the easier they are to transplant. |
RE: Can camellias be moved easily?
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| I have moved smaller plants (under 4-5 feet) many many times with no ill effects. That being said, I would suggest you pot your plants up until you make up your mind where you want them. In pots, you can even put them in various locations around your garden to see how they like it. Anyway you slice it, it's far easier to only dig one hole. :) Do be sure to mix plenty of peat moss into the planting holes. When I planted my very first ones, I didn't know to do it. They didn't die, but neither did they thrive. The ones that have been moved and treated to the peat have taken right off in growth. |
RE: Can camellias be moved easily?
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| I have a plan where to plant my new purchases. But just in case things don't work out and I need to move them, it is good to know that they can tolerate the move when it has to be done. Thanks. |
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