Can I Transplant Boxwoods

Large, well-established boxwoods can be transplanted if you can dig out enough of the rootball. With large plants, this is difficult for a homeowner to do without special equipment such as a tree spade, which leaves a large ball of soil intact around the roots.

Does boxwood transplant well?

When given proper care, boxwood shrubs often respond well to early spring transplanting. The best time for spring transplanting is as soon as all danger of frost has passed or as the ground warms up but before new growth begins to emerge on your boxwood shrub. In some areas, this could be as early as February.

Does boxwood have deep roots?

Boxwood plants have a shallow root system that can easily dry out. The first step to maintaining a healthy root system is planting at the proper depth. Set plants such that the root ball sits just an 1/8 inch above the soil surface. This will allow plants to settle properly without becoming too deep.