Semi ripe cuttings in summer or layering in the autumn. I'm curious about the "not take kindly to being dug up" - they don't mind being moved, unless they're too large to be re-sited, so if it's a young plant, say less than 3 years, it'd be okay to dig it up.

I agree Bb, i just moved mine last week Hpr and it has settled in grand can even see a little bit of new growth hope this helps!!!

Many thanks. I will ask about the age!!

I have just asked about the age and height. It has been in the garden for about 6 years and is about 3' to 3'6" tall. I hope there is a way to move it safely as my friend is adamant he does not want to leave it.

First, let me just say that if he is selling his property to someone, he's not allowed to remove anything growing in the soil in the garden unless it's specifically mentioned at the time of sale - plants in the garden are considered part of the property, plants in pots aren't. Secondly, if its been in that long, best left behind - get a new one and start again. All that'll happen is the one he digs up will most likely die, and he'll have to get a new one anyway.

Thanks Bamboo. As it was a gift he wants to take it, but its a Council property, not a selling situation. However, as the general consensus of opinion is that it would not survive the move, I think we shall try the cutting route - if you'll pardon the pun!