DoomsDave Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I’m going to edit my garden and I’d like to hear from anyone who’s dig and potted young un-trunked Rhopalistylus baueri. Yes, no , maybe? Thanks in advance! Quote Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmCode Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Yep it can be done.The smaller the palm the easier obviously. When ever I transplant nikau from out of the ground I'd start digging a circular hole around the base say about 2 feet away and around 2 feet deep or so. Then taper inwards so you can kind of pop out from under if that makes sense. And I always leave the whole root ball and the soil with it together. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Well it's not trunking yet, so that is a good thing. That saxophone root can go way down underground. I have failed at moving a non trunking sapida because I put the shovel through the growing point underground. Lesson learned. So, if it's a choice of taking too it with an axe, or giving it a shot at life, I would give it a shot at life. I would be prepared to dig a wide deep section of soil out, maybe 3 times deeper than you would think necessary to miss that underground saxophone thing. Hit that and it's all over. Then maybe get some lifting equipment to help. If it's a tight spot maybe use a hydraulic engine crane to lift it. The good thing about them is you can assemble them in the spot and don't have to drag a heavy wide assembled contraption down a delicate narrow jungle path destroying everything as you go. Once out of the hole, you can rap it up, maybe use a skateboard to push him along. Something like that. Definitely worth trying. Do you have a picture? Quote Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben in Norcal Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Get a bigger root ball than you got on that Kentiopsis a few years back, DD! Quote Ben RogersOn the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Alas, looks like I'll have to pull out the Editing Machete. This is a baueri, but I won't be able to dig big holes. Quote Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_OC Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 Successfully transplanted my Chatham Island sapida. It now has 3’ of trunk. Didn’t have a huge rootball to it at the time. When it was dug out, it was 3-4’ tall. 1 Quote Huntington Beach, CA USDA Zone 10a/10b Sunset Zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 14 hours ago, DoomsDave said: Alas, looks like I'll have to pull out the Editing Machete. This is a baueri, but I won't be able to dig big holes. How big is it Dave? Can anyone lend a hand. If I was closer I would, but I can't even get out of the state let alone the country at the moment. 1 1 Quote Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted May 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Thanks @Tyrone, you're the best! The problem is that there's too many too close together, and I'm going to have to thin the herd, alas. There's no way I'm going to be able to dig the kind of holes recommended, which I was afraid of. Thanks to all for your input. I'm going to post some pictures, for more thoughts. Quote Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darold Petty Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Whack it, Dave. Mature gardens require brutal editing. I removed a nikau with 14 feet of trunk a few months ago, solely for landscape design improvement. 2 Quote San Francisco, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 3 hours ago, DoomsDave said: Thanks @Tyrone, you're the best! The problem is that there's too many too close together, and I'm going to have to thin the herd, alas. There's no way I'm going to be able to dig the kind of holes recommended, which I was afraid of. Thanks to all for your input. I'm going to post some pictures, for more thoughts. Come'on Dave, give it a chance. Explain to it what you are going to try and it will at least appreciate your good intentions. You never know what might happen. I tried transplanting a baueri that was doing well in it's old spot, but was going to be in the way when I was remodeling the house 6 years ago. It didn't survive, but I did have success with a couple of other palms I transplanted at the same time (D lanceolata, H belmoreana and B hapala). Even if the odds are low, it is worth a try imo. 1 Quote 33.0782 North -117.305 West at 72 feet elevation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 Herself a pic of the situation. Two baueri types too close together. I’m gonna remove the smaller one on the left. Maybe the bigger one on the right too. Quote Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_OC Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 You should be able to transplant the small one easily Quote Huntington Beach, CA USDA Zone 10a/10b Sunset Zone 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 1 hour ago, DoomsDave said: Herself a pic of the situation. Two baueri types too close together. I’m gonna remove the smaller one on the left. Maybe the bigger one on the right too. They’re smaller than I was thinking. It’s definitely worth a try. Maybe remove a few paving bricks to get a good angle on the hole. I think you’re in with a good chance for both of them if you keep away from the saxophone heel bit. When you pot them up as you are now in summer put them in full shade out of the wind and put a tray under the pot and water the heck out of them. 1 1 Quote Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briank Posted May 30, 2020 Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 If your in the Digging and Editing Mood, I got a nice Caryota Gigas I need removed !!! Was looking at it today and needs to be gone. Ugh. Bring that Machete ! Im thinking this Jubaea x Syragus 15 ga needs to go in its Spot! And your the expert on killing C Gigas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 I’ve been offered a bunch of Caryota gigas seeds ran screaming Quote Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted May 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2020 7 minutes ago, Briank said: If your in the Digging and Editing Mood, I got a nice Caryota Gigas I need removed !!! Was looking at it today and needs to be gone. Ugh. Bring that Machete ! Im thinking this Jubaea x Syragus 15 ga needs to go in its Spot! And your the expert on killing C Gigas! Chain saw hockey mask too Quote Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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