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Queen Palm...Distance from wall?

17 years ago

Hello,

I just planted 3 queen palms in my backyard. The are small, about 5 feet tall. One gallon pot I believe. I wanted them as close to the concrete wall in my backyard as possible so I planted them about 15" from the wall. So I guess that is about 9" from the footing. I am starting to think I may have planted them too close. As they grow will they cause problems with my back wall? Should I move them about a foot further away from the wall?

Thanks

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garyfla_gw
17 years ago
Hi
Can only give you my own experience in a different zone.
While I find they will grow next to almost anything they don't root as firmly. Much more susceptible to strong winds.. Another problem with Queens is that they hold the dead frond almost forever. lol Much easier if you have access all around. You'll need a ladder long before they mature. Amost always a bad idea to plant something to close to a structure though with palms I've not found the roots damaging . Since they are a single trunk will certainly result in a better looking mature palm.IMO gary
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