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Distance from walls or house

Lauriek

By Lauriek
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Lauriek

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I am going to plant my 2 ravenea rivularis into the ground as they've out grown their pots (my last post had pics).

How far away from a wall or a structure should I plant?

My 2 are a about 1 meter tall each.

Laurie

Melboure, Australia

Lat: 37.82 Degrees South

Long: 144.04 Degrees East

Ken Johnson Grand Master

Ken Johnson

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I do not like to plant near the house at all. I see many others that do but it for sure causes problems for me. First are wind storms, the palm can batter your house. Painting the house is a drag with plants in the way. Also pipe repair and other utilities that are near a house can be comprimised. Insects that live in the palm can decide the house is warmer. Plants block off breezes that naturaally cool the house. Views from inside are blocked. Bad people can hide in plants around the house.

I'd say about 10 feet (3 meters) away at least.

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Alicehunter2000 Grand Master

Alicehunter2000

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Majesty palms get big....I would say at least 3 meters as well...but for that reason.....BTW Ken knows big palms.

David Simms zone 9a on Highway 30a

200 steps from the Gulf in NW Florida

30 ft. elevation and sandy soil

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Palm Hound

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Since these love so much water, I would be concerned about that much moisture constantly being near the house. I'd plant away several feet.

Palms are life, the rest is details.

Palm Hound Community Regular

Palm Hound

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Also think about how fat those palm's trunks will get!

Palms are life, the rest is details.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I agree with some of what Ken says, but I like shorter distances. For single trunks, NO closer than 3 feet, probably closer to 5 foot is better, clumpers should be at LEAST 5'.

Its all a personal thing, but the best thing is to imagine it 10 years from now, not 10 months.

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!

epicure3 Grand Master

epicure3

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I have several planted very close to the house. However, I wouldn't plant a majesty that close since they get very large and full.

Coastal San Diego, California

Z10b

Dry summer subtropical/Mediterranean

warm summer/mild winter

Lauriek Contributor

Lauriek

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Thank you everyone for replying. My ravenea rivularises are actually going to be planted near the water tanks (again see my last post - it's got pics). I just needed the info to see where I will put other plants in relation to them. Will post more pics when they're in the ground.

Laurie

Melboure, Australia

Lat: 37.82 Degrees South

Long: 144.04 Degrees East

velutina Community Regular

velutina

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I planted some queen palms about 3 feet from the house! But i'm also selling the house in 2.5 years. :)

Adam 

 

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floridagrower

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I planted some queen palms about 3 feet from the house! But i'm also selling the house in 2.5 years. :)

3 feet isn't too bad for a queen, because of the leave structure and trunk size. I have mine at 4-5 feet. I would say 8-10 feet for a majesty.

Jeff

North Florida

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Tampa Scott

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Planted mine 8' from the house. It now is clearing the roof of second floor.

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