I have a Canary Island Date Palm that is getting too big and interfering with the electrical
lines. I would like
to know if there are any nurseries or brokers that buy Palm trees. Also, how much did you sell your tree
for and what size was it. This is a beautiful tree and i hate it see it go.
COMMENT 333270P
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2012-10-19 12:12 PM |
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hi - we had two beautiful CI date palms in our backyard - same situation. Gorgeous trees planted in the wrong place. We also researched the possibility of someone coming in to take the trees and reuse them. Our research found that the trees have a very low survival rate at transplant (less than 10%) and the roots of these trees are insanely difficult to remove - like capillaries in our bodies. We finally had them removed (as in cut down and out). It took a group of guys two days and I never saw people work so hard! Looks like your tree is close to your house, and I would be concerned about the foundation. Anyway, that was our experience. I wish you best with your trees!
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COMMENT 333279
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2012-10-19 12:23 PM |
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Try calling Quality Tree Care. They specialize in palms and have removed some for me before.
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COMMENT 333285P
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2012-10-19 12:34 PM |
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Man, don't you wish you could just push it further from the house! Ask Steel Tree. When they were quoting some tree work for us they mentioned that certain palms--- alas, not ours--- have value and people will pay you to come dig them out.
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COMMENT 333288
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2012-10-19 12:37 PM |
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Have the power company move the service drop top another location.
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COMMENT 333309
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2012-10-19 01:21 PM |
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It costs a small fortune to dig up and move such a large palm that could easily die in the process and interest for such a common palm is limited. If you had a mature specimen Kentya on the other hand it'd be a different story.
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COMMENT 333338
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2012-10-19 02:02 PM |
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The CI Date plam is worthless. You'll have to pay to get it removed. I'd second the rec for Quality Tree Care. They are fast and clean, and a lot less than their comp.
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COMMENT 333351
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2012-10-19 02:36 PM |
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I'd move the power line, this tree is beautiful and so in keeping with the lovely architecture of your home!
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COMMENT 333363
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2012-10-19 02:54 PM |
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When our CI palm outgrew its location, several years ago, Jimenez Nursery was recommended to me. They didn't pay for the tree, but they removed it without charge because they thought it would survive the move and they could sell it. It took them the better part of two days to trim it, dig it out, and prepare it to be loaded onto a flatbed trailer, and a third morning to get it on the trailer and haul it away. They filled the hole--not very deep but broad--and cleaned up the trimmed fronds and other litter. I loved the tree and I thought this was a better alternative than paying to have it cut down. You might give them a call: (805) 684-7955.
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COMMENT 333387
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2012-10-19 03:48 PM |
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If the location is easily accessed, and you can find a buyer, it can be done. It's best to move Palms in warm season though, the survival rate is better. These trees sell for about $1,000 per brown-trunk height installed in the trade. Don't expect a wind-fall if you do find a buyer.
PS. Hope Ranch CI Palms are under disease siege, and homeowners are fiercely debating to remove, or replace (at an assessment sur-charge) them all!
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COMMENT 333494
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2012-10-19 08:13 PM |
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Try Central Coast Palms in Carp 969.6559
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COMMENT 333518P
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2012-10-19 09:47 PM |
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What a shame to take out such a nice palm. If this tree is planted on the west, east or south side of your house, you are going to miss the shade it provides. It does look too close to your house, though. These Phoenix canariensis trunks get a lot larger than what is shown here. That said, I wish you didn't have to take it out. And I vote for finding someone who wants to give it a good home. Most tree companies are all to eager to destroy trees that have been around for decades.
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LALALALA
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2012-10-20 06:25 AM |
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It can be transplanted by a tree moving co with the right equipment, a tree spade/crane. It will be hugely expensive but possible. Comment 351-NO, most tree companies aren't out to destroy decades old trees.
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COMMENT 333544
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2012-10-20 08:10 AM |
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You want someone to spend thousands of dollars digging a tree for transplant, securing a very large crane and trailer, and have them pay for the privilege? We truly do live in the Age of Entitlement. S'Auntie Barbara If anyone will do it Jimenez will. The thousand dollar a foot figure for an installed tree seems aboutt 40% high.
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COMMENT 333617P
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2012-10-20 12:14 PM |
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As with 363 Jimenez nursery took our palm at no charge but no payment to us either. It was a big poject but they were very professional and tidy. Its a great way to recycle such a beautiful living thing.
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COMMENT 333699
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2012-10-20 04:29 PM |
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Gad; I'd love to have that problem with the CI Palm tree in exchange for living in beautiful Santa Barbara again. Try living where we moved to up in Northern Calif in the forest. No more views because it is too damned forrested, too many pine trees and no more ocean breezes. get me back to Santa Barbara pleeeease!
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COMMENT 333819P
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2012-10-21 09:34 AM |
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699: note to self, never move to a location where you have to lean back and look up to see sky. I realized this when my husband was contemplating us moving to the forested Sierra foothills. I realized I would too severely miss seeing the horizon and would feel hemmed in by all the trees. Living 60 plus years with ridge lines and distant vistas I knew I could not live without them.
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COMMENT 334283
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2012-10-22 11:44 AM |
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We had 5 queen palms that were planted next to sidewalks and driveways so no way to get them out easily. Too common for anyone to want, also. Someone told me that they had to be taken out in June. They were 35 ft tall and I could no longer maintain them - I was quoted $500/yr to maintain or $1300 to remove. I miss them but really I don't think any animals use them for forage or as a home so I will replant with something that is more hospitable.
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