Like other evergreens, mountainlaurels should be transplanted in the fall, from late August through late October (or late February to May in Southern Hemisphere). So how do you transplant a mountainlaurel? For tips on how to move a mountainlaurel in the landscape, the following article will help. În transplanting, it is well to have all holes dug first, about two feet wide and eighteen inches deep. In each several spadefuls of the peat- moss or leafmold, also a pail of water, are placed. Transplantingmountainlaurel successfully requires a blend of finesse and understanding, a dance between respecting its wild nature and coaxing it into a new home. Mountainlaurel is easy to grow from transplants. While many plants that you might run across in the wild will not transplant well, young mountainlaurels are highly adaptable. How to Establish MountainLaurel. If transplantingMountainLaurel, first make sure you have the appropriate soil (described above). Mountainlaurel is best transplanted in late winter or early spring when the soil is still cool and moist. Avoid moving it in the heat of summer as this can cause shock and stress to the plant. TransplantingMountainLaurel. When moving seedlings into your garden, select a site with dappled shade and acidic, organic soil In some cases, research included comparison of mountainlaurel to that of an easy-to-transplant species, Japanese holly (Ilex crenata Thunb.). Watch now! nutritious edible purslane Trisha Shirey Central Texas Gardener Often, transplanting native plants can be tricky, especially mountainlaurels.
