When and how is that possible?

Which cypresses you can still transplant

Cypress trees are fast growing and form a strong network of roots. The longer the tree stands in one location, the denser and longer they become Main roots. They can hardly be excavated later without damaging them in the process.

plants Therefore only turn over cypress trees that have stood in their old place for a maximum of four years. In the case of older trees, it is better not to transplant, as you also need a small truck with a winch to dig up the root ball with soil and transport it.

With older trees and hedges, it usually makes more sense to plant a new cypress or create a new hedge.

The best time to transplant

If transplanting the cypress cannot be avoided, wait until autumn. Then the soil is well moistened and there is no risk of it drying out.

Prepare a sufficiently large planting hole.

Fertilize If necessary, you can put something on the potting soil Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) or mature compost.

How to transplant a cypress

• Dig up the root ball as completely as possible
• Carefully dig up the cypress
• Put in new planting hole with soil
• sludge well
• Fill in the earth and step on it

Remove the lower branches so you can better dig up the cypress. Keep a distance of at least 50 centimeters from the trunk when digging. In the case of tall trees, the distance should be even greater.

For taller trees, place a support post next to the trunk so that the cypress grows as straight as possible.

Care after transplanting

After transplanting, the cypress needs some time to get used to its location. Some of the needles will turn brown.

The new location must be watered regularly without waterlogging.