How do we relocate a Rose of Sharon?

Cut all branches down to a foot from the ground. Dig up the shrub and move it to the new location. Basically it is a tough weed so it will recover easily.

When you replant it, leave your hose trickling on it for a day to really moisten the ground.

At 7 ft, that's going to require a pretty good bit of digging. Once that's done, wrap the root ball with coarse weave burlap (this will hold most of the dirt onto the roots, lessening transplant shock, and won't have to be taken off to plant, as it will rot) If it is moved in the open, be sure to cover it well- wind burn can really stress a tree. Plant immediately- someone once told me the best way to transplant a tree is to dig the second hole first! Water deeply, using a transplant aid like Miracle Gro Quick start and Transplant solution, and keep well watered over the next few months while it gets established.

Here is an article that might be helpful - https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/moving-rose-sharon-shrubs.htm - good luck

Make sure to water very deeply when you move! Good luck!

Agree about digging the second hole first! After digging up a 7 ft. Plant, you are going to be too tired to dig another big hole.

We did the same about 10 years ago. All we did was dig a hole about twice the diameter and depth of the root ball (kept the root ball wrapped in wet newspaper and covered with tarp during travel. Also laid Rose of Sharon down in truck during travel). Put some peat and compost in bottom of hole, placed Rose of Sharon in the hole and refilled hole with combo of peat, compost and dirt. Water well. Tried to keep it moist and not let it dry out. Rose of Sharon are very hardy and spreads quite rapidly, too.

Yes, you will have some this year, but should do well next year.

Rose of Sharon is so hardy and usually sends off lots of starts. Do some research on when to plant or relocate. Usually when the heat of the summer is over. I think you should be able to cut a nice root ball around the base giving at least 20 inches from side to side depending on the height of the tree. Bundle it up with wet burlap or something heavy to keep moist during the move. At the planting site dig a nice deep hole to cover the root ball. Fill that hole with water and put it in . Backfill with dirt. Keep it moist.