re: Arbutus menziesii - transplant? - I have a couple of "volunteer" arbutus - one is 8 inches the other is about 24 inches they have volunteered to grow in a spot where we are building a shed (the shed has to go there due to local bylaws etc) they look nice and healthy that is for sure so it does bother me to move them - however, they will be done in anyway by the construction project. i might give one to a neighbor who has similar ocean exposure (they already have some arbutus on their land so I know they can grow well there) -------------------------- anyone had success moving an arbutus? any expert tips / advice? I read this older thread - I wonder if any updates re: success stories http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=6411 and this thread with interesting info from Eric LaF. of the UBC Botanical Garden http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=60807 thank you