On 8/8/2016 7:32 PM, Snuffy "Hub Cap" McKinney wrote:
I've got this canary island palm that came up wild near the property
line. I didn't realize it would get so big so quickly. I'd like to
leave it there,because it's a good divider between the yards unless
I'm risking damage to a block wall. The trunk is now about 2-feet
diameter and about 6-12 inches from the wall.

I know some types of trees have roots that grow near the surface and
could do damage but I have no experience with this type of palm.

Anyone know if keeping it is a risk to the wall?

Palms do not develope the massive roots that could damage the wall.
However, the tree might grow large enough to press against the wall and
knock it over.


Next question.... I have read that some people will pay big bucks to
come and dig these canary palms out and move them. Any truth to
that?

Yes. Palms transplant very well, even when only a small root ball
remains attached. In fact, if you are concerned that your palm might
bump the wall during a Santa Ana wind, you can move it without killing it.

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