If you think it was planted within the last year or two, then the chances are reasonably good -provided you can get a good sized rootball. It really depends on how long it has been there. How easy do you think it would be to move it successfully, assuming I can get between the gap! Thank you. Helen I have this in my garden, the previous house owner planted it between a shed and a 6 ft fence, 9inches from both! I would love to move it, to enjoy its beauty. The only thing you can do is make sure it gets plenty of water throughout the summer, and try giving it a feed of sulphate of potash just to give it a bit of a push. These plants are self-fertile and do not need a pollinating partner, so it seems very strange that such a healthy plant would not produce its fruit - particularly as yours flowers so prolifically. Should I be giving it a specific feed? or does it need a companion to cross fertilise it? It has been well cared for, and looks very healthy. ![]() There are no other spindal berries bushes in the neighbourhood. I have had a spindle berry bush/tree for the last 3 years and each year had it has had masses of flowers on it., but these have not developed into the gorgeous berries in the autumn. Garden care: Tip prune young plants in mid to late spring to encourage bushy growth and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.The autumn colour is spectacular in full sun, but 'Red Cascade' will grow reasonably well in partial shade. It's also wonderful in a winter border among early-flowering bulbs or shrubs grown for winter interest. Plant it in view of the house, where its vibrant display can be appreciated. ![]() Insignificant summer flowers are followed by gorgeous, orange-pink, winged fruit which remain long after the leaves have fallen. This plant really comes into its own in autumn and winter, when its dark green leaves turn blazing scarlet. This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.Ī large deciduous shrub, a native of European hedgerows, from which the wood was traditionally used for making spindles.
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