Transplanting time in eastern OK.
It is best to transplant Weigela after its leaves have fallen off in the fall, but before the ground is frozen. It can also be transplanted in early spring. Ninebark, too can be transplanted in late fall or early spring. Hawthorne is best transplanted in early spring.
I am looking to transplant some very well established Indian Hawthorne from the front of my house to somewhere in the backyard. We are looking to add a front porch and these shrubs are one of very few that I'm a fan of and with their age I don't want to just rip them out and dispose of them. We have had our soil tested and it has low pH. Should we rectify this issue before considering transplanting? If not, when is the best time for me to begin the transplant and how do I go about ensuring that they will flourish once moved?
As long as you can get a good bit of the roots, which will mean digging out about 2 or 3 feet from the base, then it should survive with no issues. Keep in mind some transplant shock is normal. If your pH is at least 5 or above, then you will be fine there. If you are still concerned, then you can apply dolomitic lime as a buffer. This will ensure that the pH is stable, and close to neutral.
You will want to transplant these in spring for the best results. Keep them watered until they start to show signs of new growth.
Indian hawthorn does well in soil pH of 6.0-7.5. Here is an article from this website that should help. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/indian-hawthorn/transplanting-indian-hawthorn.htm
Here is additional general information on transplanting. https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=293
Living in a beach condominium with palm trees abundant, we are having a big problem with palm tree shoots growing up inside our indian hawthorne. It is a constant battle trimming the shoots. Do you have any problem solving ideas? Our Manager wants to just pull up the Hawthornes and replace with something else. I am wondering if "whatever" is replaced would do the same thing. Your expertise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you...Mary Meador
This is unfortunate. Anything you plant there will suffer the same fate. The only real way to deal with this will be to pull them up or continue cutting them as you see them. Unless you can get rid of the palms, the problem will still persist.
We planted this shrub last year, my question is how fast does it grow,does not seam to grow. How long before we see any flowers. It is green and has some bronze-red leaves on it. I am going to fertilize it soon. what type will work the best, and can i apply some Epsom salt , if so how much.
Fertilizing will help with this. They should grow at a decent rate for a smaller tree. I would suggest dolomitic lime over epsom salt. This will also provide calcium along with magnesium. This is necessary for the magnesium to be taken up. You can add iron sulfate to supplement sulfur and iron which can help with flowering as well. Just follow all instructions on the package.
As far as when it will flower... This depends on the age of the tree. This can take a few years if it is young.
My Hawthorne p,anted last spring was doing very well till two days ago with new leaves. Suddenly all the leaves dries up & the bark is still green when scraped. Checked u dear leaves for insects but found nothing. Can you please help? Thank you.
Check the soil moisture level. Since the tree is a new planting, ( in the first year) you will need to water during dry spells.
They also can be susceptible to some disease.
This article will help you pinpoint the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm
Very tiny black-color pest was found beneath the leaves of my young toba hawthorn tree.
I'm not able to identify the pest from your description.
This link has information on the common pests.
https://byf.unl.edu/85a3c0c9-7f39-4f9f-8ba0-8941d683b1b3.pdf
You also could take a sample to your County Extension Office for id.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
Our home is on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
This is unfortunate, since this will be incurable. You can treat the disease, but eventually it will kill the tree.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/cedar-hawthorn-rust-disease.htm
As far as what to feed them... Any well balanced fertilizer will be fine once per year. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm