[Hawkins]

Someone approached my father today and asked him to cut down a beautifull magnolia tree in their garden. Dad refused and asked if we could come and dig it up.

Questions
1. can you move a magnolia tree
2. can we do it now.
3. any tips on moving

I think the tree is about 20 yrs old possibly a bit older but definately worth trying to save. It hasnt flowered yet.

Do you think it can be done.

[Hey Jude]

Mmmmmm, first thought was no chance! but, when you see the Chelsea Flower Show and things like that, thay have some humungous trees and plants in the show gardens  and they're shipped into the grounds, so there must be a way of doing it, only problem is I've no ideas how!!!! Someone very knowledgable will hopefully be along in a minute with a far better answer! Jude

[Rangerkris]

What grounds does the person want the tree cutting down, i would be less than impressed about taking something down that i wanted there If its light issue tell them to get stood on.

Why is the first question ?

[tosca100]

The worst that could happen is that it dies, which it will if left where it is anyway, so all that is lost in trying is effort. Good luck!

[joyfull]

As tosca said the worst that will happen is that it will die, so dig it up with as many of the fine roots surrounded by as much soil as you can, make sure you get the whole of the tap root if possible then when you replant it make sure it has enough stays holding it really steady. It could go into shock and lose it leaves and buds but this doesn't mean it is dead just keep it watered and supported then hopefully it may start to grow next year. If it does die then you will have a big hole which you can then convert into a pond and get ducks   

[tosca100]

As tosca said the worst that will happen is that it will die, so dig it up with as many of the fine roots surrounded by as much soil as you can, make sure you get the whole of the tap root if possible then when you replant it make sure it has enough stays holding it really steady. It could go into shock and lose it leaves and buds but this doesn't mean it is dead just keep it watered and supported then hopefully it may start to grow next year. If it does die then you will have a big hole which you can then convert into a pond and get ducks   

Love your thinking.

[Hawkins]

Thanks Guys but I think we have decided not to do it, It would break my heart if it dies. We have talked the owner of it into ringing a local garden centre and seeing if they want it. .They are coming out to have a look tomorrow.

JOY:- I already got 5 ducks and hopefully 2 more on the way from a very special person on the forum.

Thanks for all the replies.

[joyfull]

So therefore you need another pond - you know you won't stop at just two more ducks Em  xx