That sounds more preferable Bob, thanks for all the input everybody. Unfortunately, I don't think the shed would withstand being moved (looking to replace it in the next year or so).
While I do like the plant, I don't particularly appreciate the soaking I get when I go in the shed after it has rained or on a dewy morning! I think we will reposition the new shed well away from the plant when we get it!
Do you think you might consider digging the whole thing up? You could replant or pit up, it is a pretty spectacular plant, would look amazing in a half barrel, underplanted with orange or red flowers
I have to be honest, i wouldnt fancy digging it up
I would but I've no idea about digging up such things. I'm no gardener by any stretch. The bed around the plant is filled with pebbles. I'm gathering I'd have to rake them all back, then start the digging. How far from the base of the plant should I put the spade in? Or should I gradually rake the soil away from the base of the plant to find out? As I say, I am absolutely clueless lol!
Davey, have you got someone who could help you? A plant that big will ne stupidly heavy to lift, if you can manage it tho, i think it would look really good
I'm 99.9% certain it's a cordyline. Has been cut back or dead back and this is the resulting regrowth, multiple shoots that'll turn into trucks. Just give it a chance to flower, the scent is amazing and the bees love it
I was sure it was a cordyline til i walked the dog today and saw an identical one, theleaves are sort of thicker than a cordyline and seem darker, either way is there much difference in treatment?
You make a good point bekkie, I hadn't considered it's weight!! I have a location in mind and somebody who could help out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Bamboogie and philippa. I will get on the laptop and upload a couple more pics I took earlier. The leaves are quite soft with a spiked tip with a fairly uniform colour. Having googled Yucca, Cordyline and Phormium I think the Cordyline looks the closest match.
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While I do like the plant, I don't particularly appreciate the soaking I get when I go in the shed after it has rained or on a dewy morning! I think we will reposition the new shed well away from the plant when we get it!
I have to be honest, i wouldnt fancy digging it up
I'm 99.9% certain it's a cordyline. Has been cut back or dead back and this is the resulting regrowth, multiple shoots that'll turn into trucks. Just give it a chance to flower, the scent is amazing and the bees love it
You would know if it was a yucca the leaves are seriously pointy and as has been said would do you damage. Here's my 25ft beasty!
Wow! That's rather large! Here are a couple more pics... I assume I can at the very least remove the brown leaves at the base?
Yes can remove the brown leaves, it's called brown biting in some circles, exposes the truck and improves the look.