How to Transplant Mature Cherry Laurel
Cherry laurel, also known as the English laurel, is an evergreen shrub native to Asia. The hardy shrub is commonly used as a formal hedge or screen. A mature cherry laurel shrub can be 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. Sometimes its mature stems grow through and around its neighbor plants and trees. Replanting a mature shrub is not an easy task as you will have to take a few extra steps when replanting a cherry laurel tree. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose the right location to replant the cherry laurel. The shrub needs fertile and well drained soil conditions. It grows in shade or sunny areas.
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Test the soil with the soil test kit from the home improvement stores. Cherry laurel requires a pH between 6.5 and 7.5 for optimal growth. The soil test would check if the soil is acidic or alkaline. Lime is added to raise the pH and sulfur is used to lower the pH.
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Prune the tree to remove the dead or diseased branches. The tree grows vigorously and benefits from pruning. Pruning before replanting makes moving much easier.
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Make an appointment with a nursery professional or a tree planting service to move the tree. A mature cherry laurel tree could be as wide as 8 feet; it is not advisable to move trees that are greater than 72 inches wide by yourself for safety reasons. The roots could also be damaged while moving.
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Spread 3 to 6 inches of mulch around the replanted cherry laurel tree to create a natural woodland condition. It helps the tree to adapt faster to the new environment.
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Soak the ground under the tree with least 10 inches of water after replanting. Cherry laurel survives in little or no water. Moving the tree from one place to another may have caused the roots to dry out, so water is required after replanting.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid planting the shrub near the patio to avoid its fruit litter.
Do not fertilize after replanting. This allows the cherry laurel's roots to develop and adjust to the new soil conditions.
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My neighbout has just cut back some of her Laurels , she has given me some that i would like to re plant , grateful if you could avise me on what i have to do .... Thanks Ollie
