trying to relocate a plant.

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trying to relocate a plant.

by Can Ratliff
(Lawrenceburg, Ky )

We just moved into a new apt. Out side by the front door is a huge green plant that I love but want to relocate from the door. I have no idea what type it is so I am a little scared to move it. It has no buds, is solid green from root to tip, no lines or any markings, stands about 3-4 feet and is thin. I think it might be in the ever green family but not sure. if I could see some pics then i could point it out, but if you have any idea what it could be then please let me know.
Thanks,
Can

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Oct 21, 2009

Relocate Yucca Now
by: Kimberly

Hi Can,
Go ahead and transplant your Yucca now. This is a great time of year to transplant before your ground gets too cold. This will give the roots time to get established in the ground over the winter. Follow the steps I mentioned and you should be fine. Make sure you try and keep the tap or mother root in tack.

Once you have Yucca planted in new hole, keep on a watering schedule to get the roots established. I would also recommend gloves when transplanting due to the sharp edges. The best of luck to you and let us know how you make out with relocating the shrub. Also remember, there probably will be smaller roots that you may have to kill with a root killer if you don't want the plant to grow in same area.

Thanks Can for asking your question and have a great day.
Kimberly

Oct 20, 2009

relocateing
by: Can

Thank you both for your help! Yes it does have sharp tips and edges. would it be to late in the year to try to relocate it now? I have no idea on what zone we live in. This is all new to me with the plants. but thanks for any and all help you can give me!!!! :)
Thanks,
Can.

Oct 20, 2009

Transplanting Plant
by: Kimberly

Hi Can, thank you for asking the question on identifying the plant and relocating this specimen.

Thank you also Morgan for responding to Can. I have to agree with Morgan that from the picture it could be a Yucca plant. Can, are the long leaves sharp at the end? Yucca plants have sharp edges on their leaves. If it is a Yucca, Morgan is right, as this plant has very invasive roots.

My crew and I a few years ago were in a similar situation with a Yucca plant near a house and sidewalk. You can loosen the dirt and try and find the tap or mother root. The problem with the Yucca is there are many root runners.

If you want to try and transplant, find the tap root and try to keep it in tack. Get your new hole ready ahead of time, and add some organice mushroom compost. This is a great organic fertilizer that will last up to one year.

The problem that arises with the Yucca specimen is many times after you remove the shrub, you will see new shoots developing around the old hole. You can apply a root killer to the area.

Can, let us know about the leaves and if they have sharp edges, and we can go from there. Thanks again for asking the question here at landscape solutions for you. Good luck to you and have a great day.
Kimberly

Oct 20, 2009

Relocate Plant
by: Morton

Not sure of plant but rresembles a Yucca clump.If its that or similar I have found they are as tough as old boots
Dig it up with a good amount of soil around roots and replant
Also could ,using sharp spade ,split it into smaller plants
Once planted , water in well and water as necessary depending on local conditions

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