Re: Moving Acacia willardiana
- To: Tony & Moira Ryan
- Subject: Re: Moving Acacia willardiana
- From: W* B*
- Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 14:47:08 -0700 (PDT)
Hi all,
Is it possible to make root cuttings of acacias, since moving them is
not an option?
Elly Bade
On Sat, 10 Jun 2000, Tony & Moira Ryan wrote:
> Nan Sterman wrote:
> >
> > Hi all -- I have a pitiful Acacia willardiana that is in a spot where
> > I expect it is getting too much water. I'd like to dig it up and
> > move it, when and how do you recommend I do so?
> >
> Nan
> I have not actually grown any Acacias myself, but a local writer whose
> knowledge I respect says they are "almost impossible to transplant once
> established in open ground". If the plant has not been in very long I
> suppose you might just be able to dig up the rootball entire, so it
> wouldn't be aware of being moved. Before attempting this it would be
> advisable to water it well to make sure the soil doesn't try to fall
> away.
>
> Anyway if it is so unhapp where it is at present I suppose you have
> little to lose.
>
> As to the best time, I would say when the ground is warm, but not
> parched and preferably when there is liklihood of a little rain just to
> set it in.
>
> Moira
> --
> Tony & Moira Ryan <theryans@xtra.co.nz>
> Wainuiomata, New Zealand. (on the "Ring of Fire" in the SW Pacific).
> Lat. 41:16S Long. 174:58E. Climate: Mediterranean/Temperate
>
>
