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Root sensitivity

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stingray Explorer

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On 4/24/2022 at 9:08 PM, The Gerg said:

Bismarkia nobilis for one. They are extremely sensitive to root disturbance.

With all due respect, does anyone have real life experience with this or is it just something that's circulated on the internet because there was this guy that...

I've heard this for years now, but there are tree farms in Florida that field grow Bismarks for relocation where their needed. I have a decent sized one that I want to move in the next year or so. 

Again, no ill intent with my post Im just looking for photographic evidence of this. 

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The Gerg Mentor

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2 hours ago, stingray said:

With all due respect, does anyone have real life experience with this or is it just something that's circulated on the internet because there was this guy that...

I've heard this for years now, but there are tree farms in Florida that field grow Bismarks for relocation where their needed. I have a decent sized one that I want to move in the next year or so. 

Again, no ill intent with my post Im just looking for photographic evidence of this. 

I’ve had palm specialist nurseries tell me this. I have even seen some for sale labeled with a sticker stating their root sensitivity. I personally have killed one, but then again I have killed more palms than I care to admit. I’m sure with the field grown ones you mention they are getting a very generous sized root ball using heavy equipment. Probably much larger root ball than your average home gardener is willing or able to get. Hopefully if/when you try to move yours you will have success. Good luck.

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SubTropicRay Grand Master

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Johannesteijsmannia and Borassus are very sensitive to having roots disturbed.

Tampa, Interbay Peninsula, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10A

Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10B

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Frond-friend42 Mentor

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Maybe hyophorbe? I got a batch of seedlings by mail. The roots were flat and papery and some were fragile and broke off. They have mostly bounced back and done well for me in pots but a couple died.

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