Question From:
Philip in Halls head , mandurah Western Australia
Nature of problem:
Excavating next to palms
Type of Plant (if known):
Golden palms
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
None
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Sandy
How often do you water the plant:
Dont
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Maximum
How long since you planted it:
Na
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoor
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
None
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Other Comments:
My question is.
I am putting up a front fence and need to excavat for fence footings right next to my golden palms on boundary line.
I have no doubt the outer roots will be impacted on 1 side of the plants.
Will this be likely to kill the tree, I dont plan to move them or replant, just need to do excavating next to their root system.
Cheers
Answer:
Hi Phillip, All should be OK. I would sever the roots with a sharp spade or an axe this Winter to prepare the way.
Make sure that you water the plants every week after the cutting for at least 3 months. Don
