How Do You Transplant a Snowball Bush?
Properly transplanting a snowball bush to the right place is a simple process that only takes a couple of hours, excluding the months spent preparing the root ball. To do this, you need a shovel, twine and subsoil. To ensure success, transplant the bush while it’s still small.
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Create a root ball
Trim the roots of the snowball bush to create a root ball and prepare it for transplanting. Using a shovel, dig a trench around the plant to form a root ball. Allow the root ball to form over the next two months. Make sure the roots don’t grow into the trench.
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Prepare the transplant site
After two months, prepare the new site by digging a hole larger than the root ball.
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Tie up the branches
Before removing the bush, tie up any large, loose branches with twine. This keeps them from breaking or getting damaged during the move.
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Transport the bush
Dig out the root ball. Transport the bush to the new site.
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Plant the snowball bush
Place the snowball bush in the prepared transplant site. Fill the hole with well-drained subsoil and water it well. Give it 1/2 gallon of water for every square foot. Finish the process by removing the twine.
