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Any dig and move Hedyscepe ?

DoomsDave
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I’ve got a couple in the yard that will need to be dug and moved. 

Anyone ever do it? Any thought, caveats, pointers etc?

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    Great question, top 10 palm fave for me, top five of those I can grow. 

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    It's not one I've ever been fortunate enough to have so I don't have any experience. However this type of undertaking I've always had digs go more successfully with prior soaking with a kelp product, some auxinone and Bacillus Subtillis or similar.

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     My guess Dave treat the same as Howea, except more gentle hands! 

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    I've moved a couple of smaller ones, probably only knee high despite having been in my crappy dry sand for a couple of years. No probs but I'd do it in cooler weather if possible. 

    South Arm, Tasmania, Australia - 42° South

    Mild oceanic climate, with coastal exposure.

     

    Summer: 12°C (53°F) average min, to 21°C (70°F) average daily max. Up to 40°C (104°F max) rarely.

     

    Winter: 6°C (43°F) average min, to 13°C (55°F) average daily max. Down to 0°C (32°F) occasionally, some light frost.

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    I personally think theyd  be more like a Rhopalostylis to move having a tillering root. If they’ve got any trunk I’d be taking the biggest scoop of soil your equipment can physically lift. 

    Millbrook, "Kinjarling" Noongar word meaning "Place of Rain", Rainbow Coast, Western Australia 35S. Warm temperate. Csb Koeppen Climate classification. Cool nights all year round.

     

     

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    10 hours ago, Tyrone said:

    I personally think theyd  be more like a Rhopalostylis to move having a tillering root. If they’ve got any trunk I’d be taking the biggest scoop of soil your equipment can physically lift. 

    Rhopies also move pretty easily when they're small, ie pre trunking. I've probably dug up twenty, preparing for the move to the new garden. Trunking sized I'm sure could be a different kettle of fish.

    One day I'll post a list of all the palms I've dug up and moved, so it can be entered in the permanent record books of absolute gardening stupidity!

    South Arm, Tasmania, Australia - 42° South

    Mild oceanic climate, with coastal exposure.

     

    Summer: 12°C (53°F) average min, to 21°C (70°F) average daily max. Up to 40°C (104°F max) rarely.

     

    Winter: 6°C (43°F) average min, to 13°C (55°F) average daily max. Down to 0°C (32°F) occasionally, some light frost.

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    16 hours ago, Jonathan said:

    One day I'll post a list of all the palms I've dug up and moved, so it can be entered in the permanent record books of absolute gardening stupidity!

    At least now I know I'm not alone......

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    Here is a picture of the bigger one, tip yer hat to this lady son, about four- five feet tall out my front door getting burned. Bummer.

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    I would say that’s a beauty even in its present state. Are you planning on moving it to a shadier spot? Harry

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    Shes a nice palm. How long has it been growing in that spot? 

    Even if its been growing in that spot for a couple years, it should still kinda pop out of the hole. I've' done a couple.  Just make sure you start digging deep a few feet away in a circle from the base.  Also soak the ground in water prior to digging, I find palms come out safer when the ground is wet. Good luck.

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    9 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

    Here is a picture of the bigger one, tip yer hat to this lady son, about four- five feet tall out my front door getting burned. Bummer.

    IMG_0522.jpeg

    Put a patio umbrella @DoomsDave

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    1 hour ago, Rubberboots said:

    Put a patio umbrella @DoomsDave

     

    9 hours ago, PalmCode said:

    Shes a nice palm. How long has it been growing in that spot? 

    Even if its been growing in that spot for a couple years, it should still kinda pop out of the hole. I've' done a couple.  Just make sure you start digging deep a few feet away in a circle from the base.  Also soak the ground in water prior to digging, I find palms come out safer when the ground is wet. Good luck.

     

    9 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

    I would say that’s a beauty even in its present state. Are you planning on moving it to a shadier spot? Harry

    The plan is to dig, pot and rehome to someone near the beach. 

    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.

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    Oh , I would think there would be a shady spot to plant at your place but if it is needing the cool coastal climate that’s a good plan. Harry

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    1 hour ago, DoomsDave said:

     

     

    The plan is to dig, pot and rehome to someone near the beach. 

    I guess I could take it... only 2 hours from the beach... yearly mild temp of 100 in our summers 🤪😜 @DoomsDave

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