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Pulling a rhodo with an ATV


How I Moved a 2.5-Meter Rhododendron with an ATV
Alppiruusun siirto mönkkärin vinssillä ja ahkiolla

IMG_8055_Haaga_x_vernicosum_1024px A stunning 16-year-old, 2.5-meter-tall rhododendron hybrid was thriving in my plant field. It was a cross of 'Haaga' x vernicosum , and I decided to transplant...
A stunning 16-year-old, 2.5-meter-tall rhododendron hybrid was thriving in my plant field. It was a cross of 'Haaga' x vernicosum , and I decided to transplant…
IMG_20201110_103649_Haaga_x_vernicosum_800px Surrounded on three sides by other rhododendrons, the only way to move it was to lift it up a 1-meter-high ridge and then across a ditch.
Surrounded on three sides by other rhododendrons, the only way to move it was to lift it up a 1-meter-high ridge and then across a ditch.
IMG_20201110_141332_2_Haaga_x_vernicosum_siirto_800px I dug around the root ball as much as possible and loosened it from the ground using the winch cable of my ATV.
I dug around the root ball as much as possible and loosened it from the ground using the winch cable of my ATV.
IMG_20201110_142653_Haaga_x_vernicosum_siirto_800px The rhododendron was pulled up the ridge with the winch. Next, I needed to figure out how to create a bridge to cross the deep ditch.
The rhododendron was pulled up the ridge with the winch. Next, I needed to figure out how to create a bridge to cross the deep ditch.
IMG_20201110_144712_1_Haaga_x_vernicosum_siirto_1024px Using 5-meter planks and an old metal roofing sheet, I constructed the perfect bridge. To prevent damage, I wrapped the trunk in thick cloth to protect it from...
Using 5-meter planks and an old metal roofing sheet, I constructed the perfect bridge. To prevent damage, I wrapped the trunk in thick cloth to protect it from…
IMG_20201110_144907_Haaga_x_vernicosum_siirto_1024px The ATV winch dragged the rhododendron safely over the bridge.
The ATV winch dragged the rhododendron safely over the bridge.
IMG_20201110_145642_1_Haaga_x_vernicosum_siirto_1024px The plant was then carefully loaded onto a winter sled (ahkio).
The plant was then carefully loaded onto a winter sled (ahkio).
IMG_20201110_150548_Haaga_x_vernicosum_siirto_800px Thanks to the ATV, pulling the heavy rhododendron across the terrain was easy.
Thanks to the ATV, pulling the heavy rhododendron across the terrain was easy.
IMG_20201110_153651_1_Haaga_x_vernicosum_siirretty_800px Finally, the rhododendron was planted on the pond's shore.
Finally, the rhododendron was planted on the pond's shore.
IMG_20201127_131826_lampi_1024px In November 2020, I planted about 70 rhododendrons and azaleas around the pond. The 2.5-meter-tall 'Haaga' x vernicosum was the most challenging to move. Most...
In November 2020, I planted about 70 rhododendrons and azaleas around the pond. The 2.5-meter-tall 'Haaga' x vernicosum was the most challenging to move. Most…
IMG_1745_Haaga_x_vernicosum_1024px Three and a half years after the transplant, the Rhododendron 'Haaga' x vernicosum hybrid blooms beautifully in its new home.
Three and a half years after the transplant, the Rhododendron 'Haaga' x vernicosum hybrid blooms beautifully in its new home.