Wisteria is very attractive and popular, but not every gardener wants it in their garden. There are a variety of reasons for this. If you would like to dig up your wisteria, then this is not easy.
Removing wisteria and its roots is not easy
What to do with the dug up wisteria?
It all depends on what you want to achieve with the excavation. You can replant the dug up wisteria at any other location, give it away or dispose of it if you don't want to have any more wisteria in your garden in the future.
What's the best way to get the wisteria out of the ground?
Since the wisteria is a quite strong and large plant with very strong roots, you absolutely need good and stable tools. In addition to sharp pruning shears and a spade, you should also have a saw and a hoe ready. How you proceed depends on whether you just want to replant the blue rain or remove it from your garden entirely.
If the wisteria is to be transplanted, then cut back all shoots by about two thirds. This makes your work easier and the wisteria easier to grow. Then dig up the root ball. Try to damage the roots as little as possible. Although you will hardly succeed in leaving them completely intact, the wisteria is very robust and will certainly sprout again.
On the other hand, if you want to remove the wisteria, then cut off all the shoots as short as possible. With an older wisteria you will probably have to use a saw, because the shoots can be about as thick as an arm. Next, expose the root ball and dig or chop it out of the ground. It's hard physical work, but necessary.
The essentials in brief:
- Use stable and good tools
- Protect skin from contact with the plant (wear long clothing and gloves)
- Pruning makes digging easier
- if necessary replant in a different location
- If you no longer want the plant, then dispose of it safely
tips
If you want to transplant your blue rain, then make sure that you damage the roots as little as possible.