El Camote
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Queen Palms gotta go
I know this is marginally Baja related but thought some here may have had experience on this topic.
We have 2 mature Queen Palm trees that have outgrown our tiny, socal backyard. The trunks are approx. 20-25 ft. and a 40" circumference. I believe
they were planted about 8 years ago.
I was just planning on cutting them down and removing them myself but have to wonder if they would have any value that would offset the time and
expense to remove and transport them.
Also have Giant Bird of Paradise I'd like to remove and wondering about transplantability of that.
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noproblemo2
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Don't know what they are worth there, but you might check with some nurseries or developers to see if they are interested in them. Also Habitat for
Humanity..
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Diver
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At one time, you could call a large wholesale nursery and they would buy/remove them.
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monoloco
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Queen palms are readily transplantable.
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There are people who make a business out of exploring older neighborhoods and making offers on mature palms, some are quite valuable. Maybe
not queens but I'd definately check before cutting them. Besides, killing trees leads to bad karma anyway 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by noproblemo2
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Can you live in them? Never heard of a tree house in a palm tree. 
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by noproblemo2
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Can you live in them? Never heard of a tree house in a palm tree.
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Well Dennis you might be able to, however was thinking more for landscaping/shade purposes
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It's also very easy to transplant the real big Bird of Paradise plants. My friend dug one up from his old yard and put it into a large plastic trash
barrel, left it there a full year before putting it back into the ground at his new home. The plant didn't even droop for a bit after the transplant,
just shot up tons of new growth.
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El Camote
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Thanks for all the great information! I'm going to explore all these avenues. We have a Habitat for Humanity location nearby where they sell off
excess windows, doors and fixtures so I'll check with them. Nena, you're right about the B.O.P.s. They are incredibly hearty and prolific. Ours was
planted next to what was a concrete koi pond but it has completely destroyed the side wall of it.
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vandy
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Here's a great do-it-yourself youtube video of moving a 20-ft palm tree....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HckaMP3avY
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queen palms are very expensive especially as they mature, large upper class hotels want them, usually you use a broker type. I would personaly contact
hotels and let them know what you have, and they can find some one to transport to the location.
mature trees can bring upwards of $2500- PLUS
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That's pretty good.
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