Transplanting large trachycarpus fortunei

[andyc209]

Just moved a large trachycarpus fortunei with 15ft trunk from a garden with heavy clay soil to our garden which has good rich soil for 2ft then sand. When we dug up the tree the root ball was not that big (we did not cut it in any way) so i am worried about its survival. So far i have dug out and re-planted within 48 hours,  attached ropes to support it in any wind, watered very well straight after planting and added some palm specific mix to the water. I have heard it may be a good idea to remove leaves to prevent shock, how many should i leave on the tree? Thought it would need the leaves for energy? Also given the roots where only exposed for 48 hours will they die back? Given ideal conditions how long could i expect new roots to grow? Thanks for any tips on how to keep this alive..  Some images of the tree and the move are below

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

You're just fine. That isn't too many leaves for a windmill and plenty of roots.  Make sure you keep it well irrigated.  I have no idea where the city listed in you profile is. 

[Darold Petty]

Andyc209, Welcome to Palmtalk !  

[andyc209]

Thanks for the welcome - Biddulph is in the UK -  south of Manchester - we can get some snow and sub zero weather in winter but nothing a Trachy couldnt handle - currently in the mid 80s so plenty of sun for it - i water it till i can just start seeing puddles forming on the surface at night so its had a good drink - trimmed a few leaves back that got damaged in the move and feeding every 3 to 4 days. 

[jimmyt]

Looks like you did a great job on the transplant.  Baby it and it will reward you!  Time to get more palms?

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

Ohh, with that climate you'll have no problems transplanting. 

[Adrian G.]

Hello

Any news with the palm ?

Has it been succesful ?

Im going to dig one around 10ft tomorrow and bring it straight away to my garden.

 

Any advices be welcome

[NWpalms@206]

Just moved a monster a few months ago. Same 48hrs exposed, you got a decent rootball. I’d cut off just a few of the lower fronds they’ll die back anyways, basically anything that is less than horizontal, so any droop then cut it. It’ll look good next summer. Worked for me so far pushing  several fronds already 

[Adrian G.]

Wow

Thats really a big one.

You made it nice 👍🏼👍🏼

I think yours its an example for all of us whos looking to transplant a fortunei palm.

 

 

Heres is mine, what Ive start digging today around 12 o'clock and 7 hours later its in new home.

Ive treat the roots with a bit of hydrogen peroxide (3%,spray) and I havent feed as winter its coming here in UK.

 

If anyone has any other advices would be all welcome.

[Allen]

3 minutes ago, Adrian G. said:

Wow

Thats really a big one.

You made it nice 👍🏼👍🏼

I think yours its an example for all of us whos looking to transplant a fortunei palm.

 

 

Heres is mine, what Ive start digging today around 12 o'clock and 7 hours later its in new home.

Ive treat the roots with a bit of hydrogen peroxide (3%,spray) and I havent feed as winter its coming here in UK.

 

If anyone has any other advices would be all welcome.

 

 

 

Did the boy pull it out of the hole for ya?  Seriously how did you lift and transport it?  Great job.  Good looking palm

[Adrian G.]

Thank you

It wasnt easy at all, hard to take it out and then 4 people lifting it to a van ( not the one in the picture )

It took me 7 hours in total.

My son was just giving advices :)) 👍🏼👍🏼

[NWpalms@206]

23 hours ago, Adrian G. said:

Thank you

It wasnt easy at all, hard to take it out and then 4 people lifting it to a van ( not the one in the picture )

It took me 7 hours in total.

My son was just giving advices :)) 👍🏼👍🏼

I completely underestimated my big move, worked alone for 6hrs until I realized I was gonna need help. Had to go to home depot for some amigos to finish the job, and sprained my wrist before it was all over. The 40 mile freeway/ferry trip home was horrible, weight distribution completely off, had trailer sway over 30mph. Drove with  hazards on half the speed limit... the tree rolled over on trailer had to stop and come-along it back centered. I about kissed the ground when I finally got home, thankful it was over! Barely pulled it off, but it was alllll worth it!

[Chester B]

Next year water the heck of it. It’s going to need it to recover in a timely manner. 

[tarnado]

On 10/16/2022 at 9:26 AM, NWpalms@206 said:

Out of curiousity - it looks like you all have lined the bottom of the planting pit with something (pea gravel?) Any advice about moving a smaller but devoloped Trachy?