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Transplanting large palm trees in Santiago
In Miami it is done all the time with a three pronged hydraulic machine that cuts into the soil and lifts out the root ball. Next they wrap the root ball which is circular with burlap. Hydraulic crane lifts it on to a flat bed truck where it is tied down for the move.
crane removes the tree, stands it up and puts it into the hole dug in preparation. Nearly 100% survive the transfer. In the DR you could do it if you have sufficient Haitian labor to dig the tree and get it on and off the truck. You will need a block and tackle and a Dom person who has done it before. There are lots of palms here. Someone must have done this.
crane removes the tree, stands it up and puts it into the hole dug in preparation. Nearly 100% survive the transfer. In the DR you could do it if you have sufficient Haitian labor to dig the tree and get it on and off the truck. You will need a block and tackle and a Dom person who has done it before. There are lots of palms here. Someone must have done this.
There will also be a need for the ubiquitous Daihatsu Delta.
Once you plant it, you need to prop it up for about three months to prevent the wind from blowing it over. The roots will need to anchor themselves in the ground. Usually they use three props, 1X2's or 2X4's depending on the size of the tree.
Once you plant it, you need to prop it up for about three months to prevent the wind from blowing it over. The roots will need to anchor themselves in the ground. Usually they use three props, 1X2's or 2X4's depending on the size of the tree.
any vivero will be able to help you.
I have seen gigantic ones relocated.... proper preparation and support until rooted is all it really takes.
and water.........
I have seen gigantic ones relocated.... proper preparation and support until rooted is all it really takes.
and water.........
I have done this myself, on my property....
not huge, huge palms but big enough that 3 of us couldn't carry them
we loaded the root ball in to the back of the Jeep and hauled to the new hole.
every single one lived
not huge, huge palms but big enough that 3 of us couldn't carry them
we loaded the root ball in to the back of the Jeep and hauled to the new hole.
every single one lived
division of labour
Your staffing model amuses me: "Haitian labor" and "a Dom person who has done it before"
Your staffing model amuses me: "Haitian labor" and "a Dom person who has done it before"
Valuable info JDJ....
My helpers too were Dominicans..... I drove the Jeep
Remember, Florida has no indigenous palms...... all imported
My helpers too were Dominicans..... I drove the Jeep
Remember, Florida has no indigenous palms...... all imported
Actually.... there are 12 species of palms native to FL, including the state tree.