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Sylvester Palm Growing Crooked

Montengro

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My Sylvester Palm that was planted about 1.5 years ago is going crooked at a slight angle. How do I correct or what steps do I need to take?  The Sylvester has about 3-3.5 feet of wood.  Please see attached photo. Thank you. 

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Neil C Mentor

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Does it feel loose if you wobble the palm? If it is loose you may be able to stake it upright. If it feels firm there is probably not too much you can do. The top of the palm should grow straight up but you will have the curved trunk.

Regards Neil

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I'll check if the sylvester is somewhat loose when I get home tonight. 

What would happen if it's firm and if I dig around it to stake it upright? 

Thanks. 

Ben in Norcal Grand Master

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1 hour ago, Montengro said:

I'll check if the sylvester is somewhat loose when I get home tonight. 

What would happen if it's firm and if I dig around it to stake it upright? 

Thanks. 

Why do you want to straighten it up so badly?  I think they look better with a lil' curve.

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1 hour ago, Ben in Norcal said:

Why do you want to straighten it up so badly?  I think they look better with a lil' curve.

Because I do not want the Sylvester growing at an angle specially in the front of my house. I guess just a preference. If it was a coconut tree then it would be fine. 

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Montenegro 

Welcome to Palm Talk!

My experience is that once a woody trunk gets a curve in it you won't be able to straighten it.

On the other hand you could stake it up straight and live with the bit of curve it has.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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43 minutes ago, DoomsDave said:

Montenegro 

Welcome to Palm Talk!

My experience is that once a woody trunk gets a curve in it you won't be able to straighten it.

On the other hand you could stake it up straight and live with the bit of curve it has.

Thank you for the welcome.  

Pardon my in-experience, but will the woody trunk eventually start growing straight -up or will it always grow at a slight angle? 

 

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9 minutes ago, Montengro said:

Thank you for the welcome.  

Pardon my in-experience, but will the woody trunk eventually start growing straight -up or will it always grow at a slight angle? 

 

It should grow straight up from now on, especially if it is in full sun. Also, date palms can look cool with a slight curve. 

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35 minutes ago, Montengro said:

Thank you for the welcome.  

Pardon my in-experience, but will the woody trunk eventually start growing straight -up or will it always grow at a slight angle? 

 

If it hasn't curved and you straighten it, it will keep growing straight.

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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17 hours ago, Neil C said:

Does it feel loose if you wobble the palm? If it is loose you may be able to stake it upright. If it feels firm there is probably not too much you can do. The top of the palm should grow straight up but you will have the curved trunk.

Regards Neil

It's a little loose when when I wobble it around.  

Montengro Contributor

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Thanks for the advice guys and gals, I have decided to leave my Sylvester alone.  

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redbeard917 Mentor

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If you were going to try to straighten it, you could probably accomplish it using a big ratchet strap. You'd need something very solid to anchor it to, of course.

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Pip Grand Master

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Some palms are just like people, there is nothing you can do that will make them straight!

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