Please Can Anyone Tell Me If I Can Cut Back The Roots Of Pieris Forest Flame Plants

Question

I’ve had 2 pieris forest flame plants for at least 5 years in small planters. I need to put them into bigger planters. when is the best time to do it and can I cut the roots back a bit. any help appreciated

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Answer 1

Since it flowers in spring and forms buds in summer, wait till its dormant season to transplant and trim the roots. Here is more:

https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2053/2015/09/78FlowersforContainersRockeries.pdf

https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/extension-gardener-handbook/11-woody-ornamentals#containergrown