Sometimes a Nordmann fir should or has to change its location. However, transplanting trees is a risk whose outcome is not always certain. Once the spade has been laid, there is no turning back. That is why it is essential to weigh up the opportunities and risks beforehand.

Only young trees can be transplanted

Only young trees are handy

Nordmann firs form long taproots, which they supplement later in life with plenty of lateral roots. As a result, this type of fir is extremely storm-resistant. However, the deep root system makes it difficult to dig up the fir without damaging the roots.

Before transplanting, it should be questioned whether careful digging is possible at all. The larger a Nordmann fir is, the higher the risk of injuring its taproot. This will not recover or grow back. Trees up to about 1.6 m in height are considered to be easy to transplant in practice.

tips

If a Nordmann fir has grown too large for its space, it does not necessarily have to be felled or transplanted. Also cutting off the top is a way to keep it in the old location.

Beware of Christmas trees!

The Nordmann fir is a popular Christmas tree. So that it lasts longer in the living room, it is often offered in a pot. Even if the fir appears to be intact from the outside, its long roots may have been cut for reasons of space. A Nordmann fir with a shortened taproot has no chance of surviving being transplanted into the garden. So before you plan to transplant, check the condition of the root system first.

Christmas trees that are suitable for transplanting must first be gradually acclimated from warm living room temperatures to the cold outside.

Spring is the best season for transplanting

If you decide to transplant any Nordmann fir variety, you should wait until the best time to do so. This makes it much easier for her to take root, which makes a decisive contribution to the success or failure of the project. Don't start spading until spring, when the growing season is just around the corner.

Tips for transplanting

  • pay attention to the ideal, sunny to semi-shady location
  • Measure roots and then dig a slightly deeper hole
  • ensure sufficient planting distance to other trees
  • do not use it deeper than the tree was before
  • fertilize with fir fertilizer
  • water regularly for weeks after transplanting
  • If necessary, use a support post to ensure a stable hold and straight alignment

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