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Dwarf fan palm

cioncion Posts: 4
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Sorry about last posting, seems like there is a tech fault, please read this .....

I  have Dwarf fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) which is overgrowing my small garden. I do not want to just dig it out and discard it and therefore kill it. However, it is now dominating my garden and needs to be removed. it is 2 meters wide and 1 meter high complete with thorns.

Is there a service that would remove the plant and transfer it to a more appropriate location?

I would appreciate any advice on this 'thorny subject'

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  • BamboogieBamboogie Posts: 239

    Sounds a good size, but I know what you mean about those spines on the leave stems, ouch!

    It would be a shame for it to be dug out and thrown away, could get a gardener to pot it up for you in a nice pot.

     

  • cioncion Posts: 4

    Thanks for the interest, as you say, it is a good size. That I guess is the main issue, it will be a heck of a job to dig it out as getting to the root will entail fighting with the thorns and its size. I'm not a young as I used to be so I think a gardening service of some kind is my only option

    Thanks Bamboogie

  • BamboogieBamboogie Posts: 239

    I think who ever takes on the job, would have to prune the lower leaves right back and form a mini truck. This would let you get closer to dig up the root ball, but also reduce the stress on the palm from losing water through the leaves.

  • cioncion Posts: 4

    Thanks again. One more thing if I may. Do you know  if the root ball is deep or shallow?

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