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| I have a mature Palo Verde in my yard that has tilted to about 30 degrees off the ground. The tree had been growing at about 45 degrees for many years because the original owners planted it too close to the house. It shifted further during a recent windstorm.
The tree is around 15-20 feet tall. I'd like to transplant it 15 feet further away from the house, but I'm not sure if it would be worth the effort. The nursery tells me the cost to transplant would be the same as having a new one planted, but I don't want to destroy this beautiful tree if there's a chance it will survive. Does anyone have any experience with transplanting large Palo Verde in the Phoenix area? (Also, if you know the specific variety of this tree please let me know). |
Here is a link that might be useful: Leaning Palo Verde
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Mon, Aug 20, 12 at 10:53
| i wouldnt work that hard.. nor pay good money to have it done ... have you considered simply cutting it off at about 3 inches.. and seeing how it responds to rejuvenation pruning??? .. or research such.. for sure ... in MI ... i am obviously not familiar with this plant.. nor AZ ... so the above is a stab in the dark ... i would also research propagation .. and see if i could just start a few new pieces.. so that in a year or two.. when i decided whether the rejuvenation was unsuccessful ... i would have other options .. the suggestion that moving it.. professionally .. will cost as much as a new plant... sounds a bit to this cheapskate.. like snake oil ... go buy a new one in a one gallon pots.. what the heck do you need a new 6 footer???? but it is obviously up to you.. as to whether size and cost are reasonable ... but.. all said.. i would not give high odds on moving something that large ... easily ... with high success ... ken ps: i tend to NOT think it is fallen.. as you suspect.. it has grown away from the house searching for brighter light ... |
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