[andyf75]

Hi,
We are reorganising our garden and want to move a corkscrew hazel, which is about 2m high. Would that be possible over the winter? can I just prune it right back and dig out as big a rootball as I can and replant it?

Thanks!

[RichardA]

I am no expert but I think pruning back is NOT desirable.
Big rootball idea should work - water for several days in advance and have new home totally ready before lifting.
R

[andyf75]

hmmm thanks

Going to be tricky to move if I can't prune it. Why do you think it shouldn't be pruned?

[Yorkie]

RHS advice on the plant and the pruning.

It does say that harder pruning may spoil plants in this pruning group, so I guess the risk is that it won't grow back in the shape or way that you would like it to grow.

[Trillium]

I have a corkscrew hazel and if I was to move it, I'd do the big rootball as suggested. But I wouldn't prune it. Little point of doing so if you want the corkscrew look. I'd take out only dead or crossed branches that rub.