How difficult moving Aesculus parviflora?

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terryr Bureau County, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 04, 2010

We have an Aesculus parviflora (bottlebrush buckeye) planted in the back side yard. I didn't know when I planted it, that we would be installing a ramp into our home, so the buckeye needs to be moved. It's approximately 4 1/2 foot tall and wide. How difficult will it be to move this plant? It doesn't need to move far, about 6 ft. over and back. We removed the Sambucus that was taking over and to make room for the buckeye. Any help is most appreciated.

TIA,
Terry

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spartacusaby Hendersonville, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 05, 2010

Terry, I'm no expert and hope some will chime in; but my understanding is that Aesculus (both parviflora and pavia) is taprooted and resents being moved. I planted a couple A. parviflora a couple years ago, and was really careful about selecting their site for this reason. Hopefully others will have better news/suggestions; good luck-
Ruth

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terryr Bureau County, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 05, 2010

Thanks Ruth. I was careful, but then the ramp had to be put in. If I'd known the ramp was going in, I wouldn't have put it there. I was also wrong on my measurements. It's about 6' tall and wide. I sure hope this baby can be moved. You can't walk around the ramp in grass as it is.

Thanks again.

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spartacusaby Hendersonville, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 06, 2010

Hear that; my life is full of things that seemed like a fine idea at the time. Best of luck with the move-
Ruth

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terryr Bureau County, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 06, 2010

Thanks Ruth. I don't really see as we have much of a choice. Hopefully, in the cool of the late fall, all goes well.

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