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Moving a small in-ground B. armata

Patrick

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I was a dummy when I planted this palm. it only gets about 7 hours of sun, and that's in the middle of summer. In the middle of winter it gets very little to none. It's right next to some Bambusa oldhamii directly to the west so afternoon sun is out of the question. This was an incredibly poor planting decision on my part and I'm really kicking myself now. :rant::badday::violin:

I've decided that moving it is the lesser of two evils (weevils?). It's either going to die eventually in the spot it's in now, or it's got a 50/50 chance of making it if I dig it up and put it somewhere warm & sunny. It's been in the ground 1 1/2 years so I'm figuring it's now or never.

I'm trying to give it a somewhat large rootball for such a small palm. But, I'm already finding that there are some good size roots that I'm cutting into :bemused: . I'm going out roughly a foot in all directions and I'm going to build a box around it, then pull it up. Digging is my forte'.

Any thoughts on this strategy?

Also, I remember seeing a post a while back talking about spacing out your trenching job out over time for the sake of the palm, which is possibility since I have until roughly the end of September until it starts to cool off. I was just wondering if the group had any thoughts.

Thanks! ;)

Pat

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Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

MattyB Grand Master

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Leave it, they'll grow in shade.

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)

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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I'm with Matty, as long as you don't overwater.

Most Braheas I've kept in the shade for a while.

You run a much greater loss trying to move it.

But, that said, trench it, good and deep, and give it least six months, even a year.

Let us know what happens.

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Paul has a trunking one under canopy and it's blue and very happy. Surprising to me but it works.

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)

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Patrick,

Leave it where it is.....have you priced them recently?

Do not water it anymore; judging from the roots you have dug up, it has found all the water it needs. Mine is in full sun facing south and never, ever, gets a drink. Its about twice the size of yours in 4 years from a 2 leafer....

Good luck what ever you do.

BTW, come and get these pots if you still want them.

John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

Patrick Veteran

Patrick

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YEEEAHHH! I'll come by whenever you want. just PM me the addy. Thanks

Are you growing B. clara or B. armata? I only ask because I've heard that clara is a much faster grower, but looks about the same.

Thanks Dave and Matt. Who's this "Paul" guy you speak of? :winkie:

Oakley, California

55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

iamjv Mentor

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Oddly enough I had a situation this year of to move or not to move my armata which is just about the same size as yours. We bought a new home and I really wanted my armata which I had previously bought in Arizona for they are hard to come by here in central Texas. I trenched my armata as well but I went out farther from the trunk (18" or so). My timing was also a part of the success as I trenched in spring and moved it in early summer when it started getting hot.

In the shots below you can see it loaded up in my truck and then planted in the new yard. Thus far, its doing well and growing in my new yard.

Best of luck with whatever you decide... Jv

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Jv in San Antonio Texas / Zone 8/extremes past 29 yrs: 117F (47.2C) / 8F (-13.3C)

John Case Grand Master

John Case

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YEEEAHHH! I'll come by whenever you want. just PM me the addy. Thanks

Are you growing B. clara or B. armata? I only ask because I've heard that clara is a much faster grower, but looks about the same.

Thanks Dave and Matt. Who's this "Paul" guy you speak of? wink-1.gif

B. armata......

John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

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