Content
- A guide to transplanting the gloss medlar
- Transplant hedges
- The ideal time
- site preparation
- pruning
- Separate root ball
- transport
- implant
- Repot the potted plants
- Minimize stress
The smaller the glossy medlar the easier the transplanting
A guide to transplanting the gloss medlar
A change to a better location, a hedge clearing or a transformation of the garden may be reasons that make transplanting the glossy medlar necessary. Well-planned planning minimizes risks.
Transplant hedges
Glossy medlars are flat-rooters that form their root system close to the earth's surface. Transplanting should be well planned and done swiftly to avoid unnecessary stress on the trees.
The ideal time
Plant the medlar in the spring, before the fresh leaf shoots show. As a result, the shrub has enough time to roam until the winter at the new location.
site preparation
Lift a generous hole at the new location and mix the excavation with compost. Provide irrigation water and a slow-release fertilizer.
pruning
When digging up the plant, it is inevitable that roots are destroyed. There are fewer roots available for the supply of leaves and branches. Cut the glossy medlar back vigorously before transplanting to create a balance between root system and leaves.
Separate root ball
Use a spade around the wood to prick the root ball, which is at least the size of the plant. Lift the root ball as deep as possible. After digging, cut the protruding roots to the same length, creating a compact root ball. Make sure you keep as many rootlets as possible.
transport
You can tackle shorter distances with a wheelbarrow. If you need to travel longer distances to the new location, then protect the sensitive root ball with a burlap sack.
implant
Place the wood in the middle of the new planting hole so that the root ball is flush with the ground level. Fill the hole with the excavation and pour the plant pervasively.
Repot the potted plants
The varieties of the gloss medlar grow differently. When cultivating in the tub, repotting into a larger vessel takes place every two to three years. Transplanting is necessary at the latest when the plant has completely rooted through the substrate.
Minimize stress
Transplanting means stress for the glossy medlar. It needs time, protection and nutrients to grow well at the new site and train enough fine roots. Pour the plant with algae extract growth aid. A garden fleece reduces evaporation and prevents drought.