Spring is here and it's time for new landscaping - Page 4

Quicksilver · #31 04-10-2007, 03:11 AM

That's what I was going to say. Piano dolly????

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Originally Posted by SANguru

Greg, It's also not that heavy. We rolled/carried it into the backyard with 6 guys .. you don't need no stinkin crane.

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JV · #32 04-10-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rayxi

SG, I guess that's one way to ensure you have a date on a regular basis.

RIMSHOT!

SuperGreg · #33 04-10-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JV

RIMSHOT!

Sad but true

SuperGreg · #34 04-10-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

Nice specimen, SG.
There are several varieties of "date palm"...you might ask your
arborist what is your species/varietal.

No dis, but that must be Phoenix area pricing...they are considerable
cheaper here in FL, though the "lift" over your backyard wall may
have something to do with that large quote. Here in SW FL, they bring
them on a flatbed looking like telephone poles and about a dozen illegals
winch it off onto a weird wheeled trolley deal and roll it into place.

The "standing" looks like the fitting of the mast, Moby Dick style.

Good luck on your palm!

BR,mD

To answer your question, it is a Phoenix dactylifera

It is a true "date" palm. I checked 3 nurseries, so the price is in line. That was actually their sale price. The crane lift over the wall cost is only $200. This is the heartiest and best palm to have in Arizona.

SuperGreg · #35 04-10-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SANguru

Greg,

I got my 15' king palm from a wholesaler in San Diego. Can't remember the name but it was $1200 and I thought that was kinda expensive. The date palms were slightly more expensive. $3000 is way too much. It's also not that heavy. We rolled/carried it into the backyard with 6 guys .. you don't need no stinkin crane.

You're starting to sound like me, "Mr.Cheapass"

. Anyone that knows me knows I do my homework on major and minor purchases for that matter. First off King Palms are less expensive than this date palm, and in addition, they will not survive in the Phoenix area. I think it's heavier than you might think. They told me it's about 2,000 pounds. Lastly, I would not be surprised if nurseries have raised their prices to offset all of their losses from our severe frost last December.

motordavid · #36 04-10-2007, 01:34 PM

SG,
Yes...good digging: that is the real deal, "date palm" wise.
It is the highest priced date palm here in SW FL, though
not quite as steep as in AZ.

Now I get it, lifting-wise. They roll'em here, up to major league
telephone pole size.

Yours will be Titz when it "takes" and grows.
GL,mD

SuperGreg · #37 06-14-2007, 07:44 PM

Here's a few updated pictures for your viewing pleasure. The summer bermuda grass is fully in, and al the plants are becoming established. I'm still trying to get replacement block for the wall that they knocked off when dropping the palm in it's hole

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tonycajjo · #38 06-14-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Michelle

Some better landscaping:

this is awesome.

michelle, are the lovely ladies all yankee fans like us?

and greg- you have a sweet yard and picked the perfect day to plant that tree.

motordavid · #39 06-14-2007, 08:46 PM

SG, TitZ looking back forty!

Ya'll need some of those string beauties
back there, too!
BR,mD

Michelle · #40 06-14-2007, 08:54 PM

Lookin' hawt SG! Glad to see the palm is liking it's new home! zema looks adorable as always!

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