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bb1
06-06-2007, 12:27 PM
Not sure if it belongs here, but can anyone give me some advice on relocating a Cumquat tree. it is a few years old and most probably 5 or 6 foot tall. Can it be relocated or is it a case of forget it

bigG
06-06-2007, 03:50 PM
is it relocating from a pot or the ground

where are you from[conditions ]

and its always good to have another around [plant] when planting .can be tempramental

bb1
06-06-2007, 04:58 PM
Hi, it is being relocated from the ground, it is in Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, so about 2mm of top soil and the rest is clay

bigG
06-06-2007, 05:03 PM
so this thing has been established in clay .it must be hardy .the best time of year to replant or relocate is late winter .get them re established by spring .always have another cumquat close by as well .

administrator
06-06-2007, 05:32 PM
Cumquats need friends ;)

bigG
13-06-2007, 07:18 PM
lol. i know it sounds silly but its very important

mowjoman
13-07-2007, 11:04 AM
:wave-hi: Hi all, I have a similar problem.....I have a Lime and a lemon tree to relocate. They are currently in pots however have been left to establish and have rooted through to the ground. Both have fruit so have been there a while and stand about 5ft or so. Both are little beauties and would love to relocate them sucessfully. Someone has told me to dig around them and then cut the roots under the pot???Seems drastic to me??? :i dunno: Anyone out there that can help???

haireyscarie
13-07-2007, 03:00 PM
Someone has told me to dig around them and then cut the roots under the pot???Seems drastic to me??? :i dunno
yep just cut around the pot and give a trim to slow down the loss of water from folage that cant be surported by the plant now as it has less roots.
so trim 1st
dig out next
cheers
scarie

mowjoman
14-07-2007, 07:54 AM
Good stuff, cheers Scarie :)

ian
01-10-2007, 12:13 AM
and make sure you keep it well watered this summer as the roots will still be getting established then it should be right for next year on woulds

mowjoman
24-10-2007, 06:57 PM
Both are doing well. Thanks heaps for the tips :wave-hi: