Transplanting a Wisteria

[adbagnall]

I have a large, well established Wisteria which, due to construction work, I need to remove from its current location. I am wondering if I can transplant it and, if so, what steps I should take to improve the chances of success. In all the years I have had it, it has been a prolific flowerer and I am reluctant to lose it if I can avoid it.

[landscaper2]

Its going to depend on how large it is and how long before you move it. I'm assuming its a biggy, so to move a large established plant, you need to take out a large and weighty volume if soil with it. If you have the time before the move (min 8months) dig a trench 18" from the trunk and neatly cut though all roots until you find no more. Back-fill the trench with soil and sharp sand mix. As you have reduced the root system you should now reduce the plant by a half. Hopefully your Wisteria will produce a mass of new roots within the rootball you have created. Keep watered and fed and if it survives the summer, it can be moved when the excavations are carried out. Good luck

[AlBags]

Good luck ... You're going to need it!

[carlton23]

Get a new one, much cheaper.

[RATTER15]

Ive just dragged a huge Clematis out of the ground kicking and screaming, also a prolific flower-er, it will survive, just stick it in the ground and keep it watered.

I think you can fuss around with these things too much, I get most of the plants for my field garden free of freecycle, and ones that have been thrown away and even half dead ones from garden centres that they are selling off, stick them in the ground any time of year and we haven't lost one yet.!!

[adbagnall]

Many thanks landscaper2 and ratter15. Time is the problem for your suggestion landscaper. I only have about a month before I have to move it! I think I am compelled to go down ratter's route and just keep my fingers crossed. Thanks again to both of you.