Traansplanting a chestnut tree

I have a chestnut tree which is about 1.8m high, which produced nuts for the very first time this year. I want to relocate it. I am based in Melbourne, Australia where we are slowly approaching winter. How do I go about it?

 

Lift when leaves are off. Focus on retaining as many roots as possible rather than trying to get an intact soil ball. Do not cut roots down to a comparatively small diameter in order to get a soil ball of manageable size. Dig wide shallow hole in new locations. Fill with same soil that came out of hole, no bark, peat or sand etc. Mulch after planting and water in well. Stake for one year to keep from toppling until it regains a grip on the ground.

 

Thank you so much for this advice. I hope you have a great day.

 

Ditto from the hills. I moved one several years ago that was bigger. I kept a good ball and made sure it was well composted and mulched. Can I ask roughly which area of Melbourne. This is re soil. I am on the good red Monbulk type soils that chestnuts love.

Liz

 

Yes ,I am uplifting from Sunshine (black soil) and transplanting in Little River (reddy sandy soil).

 

Ok sandy soil lots of mulch and the good stuff. Make sure you tie well against winds and keep moisture up to it. May not do as well down there but if sheltered probably be ok.
Good luck
liz

 

Hi Liz,

Thanks for your tips and advice.
All the best.
Tony.