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Posted in Phoenix Contractors on 09/11/2011 01:32 am by admin
How should I care for a shrub that was transplanted with few roots?
We had some contractors remove a small bush (about 2 feet in diameter) in order to do some concrete work. Being concrete workers and not landscapers, they only left about a one foot diameter root ball. That was fine since we were planning to just discard it. However, we changed our minds and decided to replant it even though we suspect that it does not have adequate roots.
This is an evergreen (essentially looks like a squat Christmas tree). Prior to transplanting, it was about 5 or 6 years old and appeared healthy. It has always been in a location that gets lots of sun and was moved to another sunny location. We live in central Ohio.
Let me know if you need more information. I can find out the exact name of the species if that would help. Thanks!
the height of the plant is not as important as the diameter of the trunk at the base. ideally the root ball should be 10 x the dia of the trunk. 2″ trunk = 20″ root ball. plant with top of ball about 2″ above finish grade, hole should be twice the dia of the root ball. fill in with a mixture of small amount of michigan black peat, but mostly with surrounding soil, about 10 – 1 ratio. if filled completely with new good soil, it will inhibit root growth, roots will stay where the nutriants are. resulting in a weak root system, keep watered daily.
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