A move to a better location, a hedge clearing or a redesign of the garden can be reasons that make it necessary to transplant the medlar. With well thought-out planning, risks are minimized.
The smaller the medlar, the easier it is to transplant
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Glossy medlars are flat-rooted plants that develop their roots close to the surface of the earth. Transplanting should be well planned and carried out quickly to avoid unnecessary stress on the wood.
The ideal time
Replant the medlar in spring, before the fresh leaf shoots appear. This gives the shrub enough time to take root in the new location before winter.
site preparation
Dig a large hole in 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 will be destroyed. Fewer roots are available to feed the leaves and branches. Before transplanting, cut back the photinia vigorously to create a balance between the root system and the leaves.
Cut off the root ball
With a spade, dig out the root ball around the wood, which is at least the size of the plant. Dig the root ball as deep as possible. After digging, cut the protruding roots to the same length, so that a compact root ball is created. Make sure to keep as many fibrous roots as possible.
transport
You can cover shorter distances with a wheelbarrow. If you have to cover longer distances to the new location, then protect the sensitive root ball with a linen bag.
planting
Place the wood in the middle of the new planting hole so that the root ball is level with the ground. Fill the hole with the spoil and water the plant deeply.
Repot potted plants
The varieties of photinia grow at different rates. When cultivating in a tub, repotting into a larger vessel takes place about 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 medlar. It needs time, protection and nutrients so that it can grow well in the new location and develop enough fine roots. Water the plant with a growth aid made from seaweed extract. A garden fleece reduces evaporation and prevents drought stress.