I will be transplanting a large King Sago today. She is 6-7 years old and currently in the ground. Since putting a trampoline near her she has become unhappy (yellowing fronds). I think its a sunlight problem and will dig her up, pot her and put her in a nice area in the front of the house. That being said; how do I accomplish this? Will a plant that has been in the ground tolorate being potted up? What depth can I expect to dig? How do I dig? The plant is about 3-4 feet across so do I dig around the fronds and back towards the center? I appreciate any help given. George aka Jester.
transplanting a King Sago Palm questions
George,sounds like you have plan,I would go out to the drip edge,and work in and down till you start finding roots,Cala has dug a bunch,I hope she sees this,maybe she can help. I do not see any reason it would not take to pot life.
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wait until winter if you can and remove most of the foliage.
they also have a massive tap root/root crown, if you break it, it will die.
I try not to move sagos on account of this.