tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14731145.post6710921947027019598..comments2023-07-26T08:12:40.144-04:00Comments on Flatbush Gardener: Viburnum dentatum, ArrowwoodChris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener)http://www.blogger.com/profile/08467595231097695124noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14731145.post-20037784900177929772009-09-30T21:28:53.839-04:002009-09-30T21:28:53.839-04:00I pruned mainly to remove crossed branches. I prun...I pruned mainly to remove crossed branches. I pruned out one large branch that blocked the path next to its new location. As for roots, there were a few large, woody roots that I had to also prune, but otherwise kept the root ball intact.<br /><br />To transplant your much larger specimen, I would prune the roots this season, slicing straight down at the extent of the branches. You could also prune 1/4-1/3 of the wood, either by cutting out large branches from the base, or cutting back the length of branches. You could repeat the process in the Spring, to prepare it for transplanting next Fall.Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08467595231097695124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14731145.post-6973480629448858882009-09-30T14:26:20.842-04:002009-09-30T14:26:20.842-04:00I'm so glad your viburnum is doing well! Can ...I'm so glad your viburnum is doing well! Can I ask a couple of technical questions? How far back (if at all) did you trim the branches? How much of the roots did you take? Did you do anything else to help its transition?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />PS The dogwood is well-placed and I think is too old too move successfully.erinnutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870973610114968223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14731145.post-59891559577280090432009-09-28T20:50:57.747-04:002009-09-28T20:50:57.747-04:00It fared beautifully, no doubt helped out by the a...It fared beautifully, no doubt helped out by the ample rains we had this year. No fruit on it this year. Maybe next year.<br /><br />I wonder if moving your Dogwood would be easier than moving an even larger Viburnum?!Chris Kreussling (Flatbush Gardener)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08467595231097695124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14731145.post-74302273294120065282009-09-28T20:34:11.921-04:002009-09-28T20:34:11.921-04:00I'm wondering how your viburnum fared? I have ...I'm wondering how your viburnum fared? I have a large (15hx8w) viburnum mis-planted by the previous owners--right in front of a much shorter dogwood, it looks bizarre. I'd like to move it to a better location, but am worried about its survival. Any input would be helpful. Thanks!erinnutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870973610114968223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14731145.post-35420333518104289542009-04-20T18:16:00.000-04:002009-04-20T18:16:00.000-04:00Viburnums are such great shrubs. Moving it to a b...Viburnums are such great shrubs. Moving it to a better location making use of its attributes, rather than fighting them is great. Too often one sees shrubs cramped & mangled. The area looks good already with the addition of the shrub.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.com