Corbin & I helped Larry for a day move as this mature Trachy was in need of a rescue. The tree was given to Larry so he handed the owner an olive tree. The owner has another palm but is not a palmnut. These are images of the fall move of a mature Trachy estimated at 15 ft by Larry. He called me up after seeing my daring palm move in June. I expect to repeat a two-storey palm move next spring along with a more normal one-storey palm move. Two palms are in need of a home in Victoria but the owners have agreed they can wait until spring. I'm landscaping over dead space to create a haven for homeless palms. No palm is too tall. The biggest Cordyline move (attempt) in BC may also occur. This coast is great as people call me up to dig out mature palms. I like weekends: "Hey, buddy can you dig out my palms?" But this time it was: "Can you help me dig out a big Trachy?" Why not? It's nice to help out other palmnuts like me. Thanks for the help, Corbin. Nice retirement palm, Larry.
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There should be more palms at English Bay.
Islander another successful palm move. Great job. Looks good in it`s new yard.
John
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Thanks for the photo journal of the project, Islander.
You guys did a super job.
I'm curious with the limited digging space at its old home...do you feel you got 80% of roots? 70%? 90%?
Other than the "mud" when planting, did you add any epsom salts to the water? B vitamin?
How long were the roots exposed to the sun while on the flatbed?
Perfect new home for it.
Barb
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