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Caryota gigas removal

Mark M @ S. Oceanside palms

By Mark M @ S. Oceanside palms
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After four years of extreme low rainfall here in Southern California (until recently), this C. gigas decided to start the seeding process.  Once they beginning to seed they stop putting out new leaves and put all their energy into inflorescent production (monocarpic). Although they are absolutely gorgeous, I would not recommend them for a small yard unless you plan on only planting a few palms, just want the extreme jungle look, or don't plan on staying in that house.  This palm was a big 5 gallon about 9 years ago and I did not give it regular watering like the rest of my yard. Luckily we got several inches of rain this season and my soil is mostly sandy loam which allowed for relatively easy digging and removal. After downing this tree I took an axe to it and got it out in one meter chunks.

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Be careful when cutting it up, the stem has calcium oxalate crystals which can produce a nasty rash on sweaty skin ! :winkie:

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Gonzer Grand Master

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18 minutes ago, Matt in OC said:

Wow, looking good Mark! What's going to go in its place? :D

One of his Syagrus x montgomeryana...right Mark?

 

 

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On 2/5/2017, 1:46:01, Gonzer said:

One of his Syagrus x montgomeryana...right Mark?

I would love to crane my Syagrus X schizophylla (coco queen) over to this spot because of the massive shade it provides the wifes car!

No commitment yet. but I'm open to ideas.

 

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On 2/5/2017, 11:00:28, Mark M @ S. Oceanside palms said:

After four years of extreme low rainfall here in Southern California (until recently), this C. gigas decided to start the seeding process.  Once they beginning to seed they stop putting out new leaves and put all their energy into inflorescent production (monocarpic). Although they are absolutely gorgeous, I would not recommend them for a small yard unless you plan on only planting a few palms, just want the extreme jungle look, or don't plan on staying in that house.  This palm was a big 5 gallon about 9 years ago and I did not give it regular watering like the rest of my yard. Luckily we got several inches of rain this season and my soil is mostly sandy loam which allowed for relatively easy digging and removal. After downing this tree I took an axe to it and got it out in one meter chunks.

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wow you cut it down with a rake? U da Man!!!

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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On 2/5/2017, 11:56:25, Darold Petty said:

Be careful when cutting it up, the stem has calcium oxalate crystals which can produce a nasty rash on sweaty skin ! :winkie:

I hope he washed his hads before he took a leak??:o

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Pretty ambitious dig.  I'm lazy and just chop the roots off at ground level and leave the below ground portion alone.

Matt Bradford

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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Yeah, why take all the roots out?  I would have just cut it flush to the ground.

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

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On 2/8/2017, 9:27:59, Jerry@TreeZoo said:

Yeah, why take all the roots out?  I would have just cut it flush to the ground.

Jerry, I wanted to move this "Coco-queen" over to this spot and I have found that things literally grow/transplant 5 times faster with loose/amended soil. 

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On 2/5/2017, 11:00:28, Mark M @ S. Oceanside palms said:

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Very nice job, I like your technique!  I may want to recruit assistance when I need to remove mine in Carlsbad.  Unfortunately, I wasn't bright enough to realize that planting it in the backyard, on a slope, above a deck with no access to any heavy equipment for help was a bad idea.  I'm hoping I have a few years left before mine starts to flower, as it will not be easy to remove as you can see from this photo from last spring.

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33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

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Wow! I don't visit for several weeks and all sorts of crap happens!!!!! :o

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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On 2/16/2017, 1:33:24, Mark M @ S. Oceanside palms said:

Jerry, I wanted to move this "Coco-queen" over to this spot and I have found that things literally grow/transplant 5 times faster with loose/amended soil. 

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Mark,

The front yard looks like you have made lots of changes.....

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Mark your garden is looking good! I like the changes you made and adding that coco-queen to its new spot was a great idea.

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Josh-O Grand Master

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I guess now you now know why he took out all those roots :)

great job Mark, I need to stop by for a beer soon :)

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Awesome job Mark

Hey i didn't know that you were on here !

Troy

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Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
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Added a chunk o turf and loving the shade the Coco-queen provides the driveway!

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