holly propagation/transplanting

[gansettgal]

We are in zone 4/5, arid, high plains near Denver. We have a holly abot 4-5' wide and 3-4' tall under a honey locust. I'd like to transplant it nearer to the foundation but fear its too big. Can the root ball be split in digging it up for propagation purposes? Thanks for any suggestions :P

[Newt]

Hi Gansettgal,
Do NOT split the rootball. You can take cuttings if you would like. Do you know which holly you have? Do be careful how close you plant it next to your foundation. They can get very large and wide over time. Take a look at these sites.

http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/pla...ees/f1147w.htm
http://www.gwf.org/swhtree.htm
http://www.enature.com/fieldguide/sh...&recnum=TS0113
http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplo...ort/g06970.htm
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/index.htm

Newt