The cornelian cherry seems to have been vegetating for a few months now. It hardly grows anymore and literally leads a shadowy existence, although the care couldn't be better. The last chance is: transplanting.
When and how should you transplant a cornelian cherry?
When and how should you transplant a cornelian cherry? Transplanting is stressful for cornelian cherries and should be done during their dormant period between fall and winter. Choose a sunny to partially shaded location, dig a large planting hole, place the cornelian cherry with its root ball in it and fill the hole with soil, then water well.
Do cornelian cherries tolerate transplanting without any problems?
Cornelian cherries generally toleratenot well being transplanted. You should therefore carefully consider in advance whether moving to another location is worthwhile. The cornelian cherry will likely slow its growth when transplanted. There could be no flowering and therefore no fruit in the summer.
What reasons can there be for transplanting the cornelian cherry?
Forseveralreasons, it can make sense to transplant a cornelian cherry. Was the cornelian cherry planted in a location that was too shady? Is it too close to other trees in a hedge and is it even pushed out by them? Is the cornelian cherry diseased or is the soil too heavy and compacted?Even if a cornelian cherry was previously in a pot and it has now become too small for its roots, transplanting it can be the right decision.
When is the optimal time to transplant the cornelian cherry?
Similar to other trees such as the serviceberry, hazelnut or elderberry, the cornelian cherry should be transplanted during itsresting period. This begins in autumn and lasts until the end of winter. It is best to replant it in autumn so that it still has enough time to take root until next spring and then perhaps even bloom again.
What should you do before transplanting the cornelian cherry?
Before transplanting, it is advisable to cut the cornelian cherry. Otherwise, the roots, which have probably been partially injured by transplanting, could feel overwhelmed by the long shoots and be unable to supply them with sufficient water. Don't worry: Cornus mas tolerates cutting well.
Where should the cornelian cherry be transplanted?
So that nothing goes wrong again, you should choose asunny to partially shaded and ideally protected location for the cornelian cherry. A planting distance of 150 to 200 cm from other plants is recommended. The soil should be slightly calcareous and nutrient-rich and not prone to waterlogging.
How do you transplant the cornelian cherry step by step?
First, dig out aplant hole about 100 – 150 cm deep and just as wide at the new location. The root ball of the cornelian cherry must be able to fit easily into it. This is how it continues:
- Loosen the soil on the sides
- put some compost in the planting hole
- Dig up cornelian cherries generously (shallow roots)
- Dig up root balls
- Place the root ball in the new planting hole
- fill with soil, press down and water
Tip
After transplanting, wait several years until flowering
Don't let your head down if the cornelian cherry doesn't produce flowers in spring after transplanting. This may take several years, depending on how worn out your roots are from transplanting.
