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Moving Betula utilis Jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch)

Posted by Andrew @ The Outsidedge on March 30, 2011 at 9:06pm

Hey Folks,

 

I have been asked to move three multi-stemed Himalayan Birch (one is 3 mtrs, and the other two are 4.5mtrs. The smaller tree was planted two years ago, and the larger two have been planted for 4/5 years) for a customer. One I moved the smaller tree today as I had the digger and dumper on site,  I know it is getting on in the season for moving stock. Has anyone had any experience in replanting birch trees and what was the outcome?

 

Cheers,

 

Andrew T.

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  • Nick Steele March 30, 2011 at 9:43pm
    None of our jacquemontii have bud burst yet, and assuming yours are the same, you've got a chance of getting away with it...but it's a significant risk at this stage of the season, and given the value of multistems of that size, I'd want to leave it until the autumn.
  • Chris Auld March 30, 2011 at 9:46pm
    I moved a few of the regular birch (approx 4-5m tall) in December and they have all survived but i wouldn't risk it at this time of the year, especially as were coming in to the dry season.
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    Andrew @ The Outsidedge March 30, 2011 at 9:57pm

    Cheers for the replys lads.

     

    Its the case of the trees being replanted or cut down. The owner wants them out, either cut down or replanted, as the customer is concerned that the trees are too close to the house, and one of them sits adjacent to a soak-a-way / drain, and there are concerns as to possible structural damange further down the line.

     

    I am currently putting a new garden in for them, in an other area within the estate. As there will be diggers and telehandlers on site over the next month, this is the only time available to try and replant these trees.

     

    I have one out, but need a bigger digger to remove the other two.

  • Mark Watson March 30, 2011 at 10:10pm
    Himalayan birch have a very low demand for water, one of the few that you can plant near to a house I believe.
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