How do I move a large honeysuckle

[fidelma]

Because of building work we are going to have to lose an old mature honeysuckle.Can it be saved ?

Yes you may be able to move it, but cut it back first, take enough of the rootball with it, and think about taking some cuttings as a backup.

Honeysuckle should move easily, like oceryo says dig up plenty of rootball and when you replant, pat it down well to get rid of airholes and give it a good soak to help with shock.

def take cuttings

my honeysuckle is from a friend's cutting 3 years ago and is doing really well

Thanks for all your advice.I could move it now but also in 4 weeks time which would be best?

How far back should I cut it?

Yes, the sooner the better otherwise it will have just started intense grwth which you'll be disturbing. Always best to do these things while the plant is dormant.

Thanks for all the advice.