Holly Bush Transplanting

Question

This will be the third time this holly bush will be moved. Can it be done without harming the bush? What will insure it surviving another move?

Answer 1

It can survive. The trick is to reduce stress to the plant as much as you possibly can. This article has some tips on that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

You may also want to prune the shrub back some to reduce the amount of leaves the smaller root system will have to support.