Transplanting Mature Red Currant Bush

Moving 6-Foot Ribes for Deck Expansion

Dig 18 inches deep, 1 foot out from trunk. Trim top first for handling. Shake soil off roots. New hole wider/deeper than root ball. Spread roots, center, backfill, tamp, mulch with clippings/leaves, side-dress with composted manure, soak well. Growth resumes spring.

Critical Dimensions

• Root ball: 18" deep × 12" radius
• New hole: slightly larger than root ball
• Post-plant: mulch 2-3 inches, water deeply

Deciduous shrubs transplant well when dormant with proper root ball.