The best time to transplant
The best time to move forsythia is in May after flowering.
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At this time the ornamental shrub is in full force and quickly develops new roots after moving.
You need that for transplanting
- Loppers
- spade
- Digging fork
- Earth excavator for very large plants
Cut back the forsythia before repositioning
Before transplanting the forsythia, you need to prune it back. The larger and older the shrub, the stronger the pruning can be.
Cut the forsythia branches back to about 50 centimeters and rejuvenate the forsythia at the same time by completely removing old shoots.
Get the root ball out of the earth undamaged
The biggest problem with moving an older forsythia is getting the root ball out of the ground. You will hardly get hold of all the roots, as the roots of the forsythia are quite deep.
You will have to cut some roots with a spade in order to dig up the plant. There is a risk that the remaining roots will sprout again later.
Water well after transplanting
The new planting hole should be twice as large as the root ball. The forsythia is used in such a way that the roots are completely covered by earth.
After transplanting, sludge the plant well. If it is dry, the forsythia must be well watered for the first time after moving. But waterlogging must not occur.
Propagate forsythia instead of transplanting them
Since cuttings of the forsythia are very easy to grow, you should consider whether repositioning the plant really makes sense. Maybe it is enough to plant an offshoot.
Tips & Tricks
If you transplant the forsythia in the fall, you should provide light winter protection. It is also entirely possible that the shrub will not produce flowers for the first year after moving.
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