Moving a Palm Tree

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
running_girl San Antonio, TX(Zone 9a) Jun 06, 2006

Hello.

I have a relatively large palm tree that does not fit well in my back yard. It is approximately 20 ft. tall and the base trunk is about 2.5 ft in diameter. I am planning to have it removed and my neighbor suggested that I might want to see if someone would want it and would remove it, rather than cutting it down.

Is this possible? Can palm trees this size be moved, and would anyone want to go to the trouble to move it?

Thanks for your help!

Post #2357834
Quote
ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Jun 06, 2006

I think they can be moved, but I imagine it would be ridiculously expensive to do. But if there's someone who really wants a big palm tree, paying to have yours removed might be cheaper than buying a new one that size?

Post #2357874
Quote
StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Jun 06, 2006

From what I have heard (palms don't grow here!) they are pretty easy to move, even in very large sizes. There are several companies in Texas that specialize in moving large trees. Ask your extension office or state arborist chapter for some referrals and see what they say.

Guy S.

Post #2358267
Quote
growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Jun 06, 2006

I agree with Guy. There are nurseries that specialize in specimen palms who have the right equipment to move it (tree spade) who'd be glad to know about your palm. A 20' palm would be extremely heavy. Do a google for specimen palms texas and see what you can find.

Post #2358699
Quote
growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Jun 06, 2006

Contact these guys and if they can't, they will know someone: http://www.texaspalms.com/

Post #2358731
Quote
liveoaklady Metairie, LA Jun 07, 2006

Palms do not have a spreading root system as most trees therefore the moving of a palm is a simpler process. It is worth a try. I have seen them moved in southeast Louisiana many times and a front end loader was the largest piece of equipment.

Post #2362711
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Trees, Shrubs and Conifers Threads

Go to all Trees, Shrubs and Conifers threads
BACK TO TOP