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Successful rhopalostylis move!

QUINNPALMS

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QUINNPALMS Experienced

QUINNPALMS

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Moved 4 months ago so far opened a new leaf and no sign of shock... contrary to what i have read about moving these beauties!

any idea what if its a sapida??

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Palm Hound Community Regular

Palm Hound

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I moved a pre-trunking one from a deep clay pot to the ground without any problems. Actually, the only problem was I had to break the pot to get it out. It been growing in the ground since last winter.

Good luck, David

Palms are life, the rest is details.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Good reason to join! Welcome!

Any planted pix?

Looks like a baueri...

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!

QUINNPALMS Experienced

QUINNPALMS

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heres a recent pic, it just dropped an old leaf, (you can see the immature flower sheath).

some reason i cant add a picture im getting this message: Error No file was selected for upload

anyway thanks for the ID!

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Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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Great job - you have bigger ones than me ! :rolleyes:

I would definately say that it's a Rhopalostylis baueri due to the thinner crownshaft and more horizontal fronds .

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

PALM MOD Grand Master

PALM MOD

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heres a recent pic, it just dropped an old leaf, (you can see the immature flower sheath).

some reason i cant add a picture im getting this message: Error No file was selected for upload

anyway thanks for the ID!

Make sure your pic is no larger than 2Mb.

Thanks to those of you who help make this a fun and friendly forum.

QUINNPALMS Experienced

QUINNPALMS

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Just figured the Pic situation out, (it was too big) I also added a picture of when we lifted it out ( wheres the "tap root")?heres a recent pic, it just dropped an old leaf, (you can see the immature flower sheath).

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pogobob Veteran

pogobob

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You were sucsessful in moving this palm because the soil is dense clay and the roots didn't spread far. That is a large and well dug root square and you're lucky it stayed together.

Palms don't have tap roots. :)

Robert de Jong

San Clemente, CA

 

Willowbrook Nursery

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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You are lucky. I bought a few from someones yard years ago only a little smaller then yours is now. Only one made the transplant. And it was done with great care.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

QUINNPALMS Experienced

QUINNPALMS

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robert - thanks for the info, also the soil was more of a rich sandy loam (very loose) thats why i wrapped the ball very good. I have never experienced a tap root on palms either ( i have transplanted 100's of palms ) however in some readings, a tap root is talked about on the nikau... heres the link My link

"The nikau is not transplanted easily as it has a tap root and even if the roots are slightly damaged it will die. It requires moist shade to semi-shade when young.

The nikau can be planted in the full sun but its leaves will be more upright and and dry on the tips. It will tolerate light frosts only.

Use compost and mulch when planting the nikau to retain moisture and protect from wind when young. It is propagated by seed.

Plant the nikau in groups for effect. "

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paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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rhopies are not easily transplanted in my experience(--with killing them!).

the care you took obviously paid off.

how old approx.was that palm? i have had some in the ground for 8 yrs or so that have not trunked & dont even look close.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

QUINNPALMS Experienced

QUINNPALMS

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I was told by the previous owner that it was planted in 85 (not sure what size pot it was when it was planted), I dug half of it and waited a few months then dug the other half.

Ken Johnson Grand Master

Ken Johnson

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If anyone needs my help in the future just call MattyB. He knows all my tricks. :mrlooney:

P.S, That is a hook from a crane. That helps alot! $

I DIG PALMS

Call me anytime to chat about transplanting palms.

305-345-8918

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MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Yeah, the trick is to call Ken and have him do it for you. :winkie:

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

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)

palmcurry Mentor

palmcurry

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I was told by the previous owner that it was planted in 85 (not sure what size pot it was when it was planted), I dug half of it and waited a few months then dug the other half.

That is a key strategy. Thanks for sharing.

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Vince Bury

Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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QUINNPALMS Experienced

QUINNPALMS

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Follow Up!! on my Norfolk Palm

It dropped another leaf and opened its first flower!! so excited !!!

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Got Palms

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Very nice congrats! glad 2 see it made the transplant!

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