QUESTION
Hello Stylegardens,
Can you help with the following enquiry please.
I have a Eucryphia Nymansay tree that I would like to move
It is just over a metre high and has now been in the ground about 20 months.
1 - Can I move it at this stage of its life?, and if so is this the correct time
of year
2 - What spread do they reach on maturity?, I know the height is up to 5 meters
3 - What would be an ideal location; I would like it to be a feature between
two adjoining garden boundaries
[South facing open position], thus my concern about the spread, I do not wish
to impose lots of unwanted branches
onto my neighbours, but understand it is of columnar habit so should be ok, do
the roots need shade?
My reason for its proposed move is that I am concerned that it is going to
be to large in its present location at full maturity.
ANSWER
Thank you for your enquiry.
We have pleasure in enclosing the following information based on your questions
regarding Eucryphia Nymansay
1. It is possible to move it now, but ideally wait another 3 weeks or so while
the tree is still actively growing to minimise damage to the fibrous roots
which take in water. Leaving it a few weeks will give the roots a chance to
recover once it has been moved.
2. Officially the height is 15m; spread is up to 5m. These are in ideal conditions
and over a very long period of time. Depending on where you live, 5m is a fair
assumption with a spread up to about 2.5m.
3. Ideal location would be a sheltered south facing spot. Tie roots should
be shaded, the crown in full sun. As long as your boundary position isn't exposed
to easterly winds it should be okay. Don't panic too much about the fact that
you say it is an open position, unless you live in Scotland!