We just transplanted a 4 foot hight palm tree from our front yard to our back yard that doesn't seem to be doing very well. How do we know if it is just in shock and will eventually recover, or if we have been overwatering or underwatering it? How much should you water newly transplanted palm trees? And how long does it talke to recover from the shock of transplant? Only serious answers, please.
2006-08-11 04:56:07 · 4 answers · asked by Ariana 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Transplanting any tree is a tough project. My guess is that you trimmed the root ball down considerably to be able to manage the tree, and it is now in shock.
In ideal soil conditions for a palm, which is loose and sandy, there is no such thing as too much water(especially now). However, if the hole was dug in hardpan or dense soil, the moisture will not perculate, and could cause fungus to infect the root system.
If you smell fungus when you poke around the roots, it has been over-watered. Let it dry out a bit, and hope for the best. As for the eventual fate of the palm, look at the "nut", or the center of the leaves. If it turns brown and begins to droop, that's it for the tree. If, however, it looks healthy, continue with the patient and hope for the best.
2006-08-11 05:14:49 · answer #1 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like shock to me. Before transplanting a palm it is a good idea to really soak it well beforehand, and use an anti-shock vitamin B1 solution. If you simply dug it up with no anti-shock prevention it may well die. I would keep a lot of water on it-try 1-2 gallons per day assuming it will not over-saturate the soil. Also try using some Superthrive or vitamin B1. Sometimes you have to wait until the next growing season to determine if new growth will occur. A transplanting can stop all growth for the current season.
At this point all you can do is keep it watered and try a little shock therapy. At 4 feet the palm should be easily replaceable. Palms are pretty hardy, and unless you really damaged the root system, or have transplanted it to a very hot and sunny location, it should recover by next spring. Good luck!!!
2006-08-12 03:32:26 · answer #2 · answered by Chico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water everyday, enough to really keep the ground wet when it dries is when it will start to die. Give it one month to adjust and start to reroot.
2006-08-11 05:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 cups maybe
2006-08-11 05:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋