If a Hanging Kitten Willow needs to change location for any reason, it should be done as gently as possible. But can she be transferred at all "without consequences"? Yes, but transplanting must meet their needs.

The hanging willow should not be transplanted when it is in bloom

Wait for the appropriate period

Even if we prefer to romp in the garden in summer, this time of year is not suitable for transplanting the catkin willow. With the new growth, the wood is already faced with a great challenge, heat would be an additional stress factor. Wait until the kitten is hibernating before starting the spade.

  • Transplant while the sapling is leafless
  • in autumn after leaf fall
  • alternatively in early spring before budding

Select location

Each transplant is a task that has to be mastered and slows down the growth of the plant for a while. For this reason, she should be expected to move as little as possible, if at all. Therefore, before planting, carefully check the new location for its suitability and whether it can be available to the kitten for a long time and without restrictions.

  • Kitten willow requires lots of light
  • the new place must be sunny, max. partially shaded
  • is content with normal garden soil
  • the trunk no longer grows taller
  • there must be enough space for the broad crown

Procedure for transplanting

The root ball of the hanging kitten is not large, but digging up must be done carefully so that no roots are injured or even cut off. As a shallow root, it has also spread its fine root system close to the earth's surface. These are the further steps:

  1. Dig a planting hole. It should be about twice the size of the plant's root ball.
  2. Place the kitten in it exactly as deep as it was standing before.
  3. Fill in the gaps with the excavation.
  4. Water the hanging catkin well.

tips

Keep the soil moist for several weeks after transplanting is complete. Only when the tree is well rooted can it take care of itself even with moderate soil moisture.

cutting for support

Immediately after transplanting, cut back all shoots vigorously. This significantly reduces the plant's energy and water requirements so that it can concentrate on rooting.

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Trees