Hi pdabill,

Royals are protected and valued so first of all, be careful who you deal with. Before the tree can be moved it must be root-pruned (a deep trench dug around the base a few feet out and a watering system will be applied. This pruning severs the existing outer roots and the tree will shoot out "water roots", tiny roots which will allow the tree to suck up water at a more rapid rate during its traumatic relocation.) This will and should be done by whomever buys your gorgeous palm. In my opinion, if someone thinks they can just dig this beauty up and move it - Don't Believe Them!

Now, how to find a reputable buyer. You may want to contact Ken Johnson in South Dade. You can also contact your local Palm Society. I live in Homestead and have heard that there is a golf course being built - sorry I'm not sure of its location - and the landscape architects are looking for mature royals. Your palm has a nice healthy shape and I can't believe you will have any trouble finding a buyer.

Here is the information on The WPB Palm Society.

Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society [FL]
Website: http://www.plantapalm.com/palmbeach/
President: Mike Harris palmz@gate.net
Sales Chairman: Brett Harmon
Planting Chairman: Pat Encinosa betcpatl966@cs.com
Program Chairman: Betty Ahlborn Pdleft@bellsouth.com
Membership Co-Chairs: Susan Cioci d.cioci@att.net and Suanna Walker walkersus@aol.com
Secretary: Ruth Salenbach diznee920@aol.com
Treasurer: Elsie Moloney Moloney@bbts.org
Editor: Dennis McKee nugget@pb.quik.com
Member at Large: Dale Horton cycadnut@gate.net

In the meantime, keep that palm happy. NO lawn fertilizer within 30' - I just use Palm Special Fertilizer on my lawn and palms both.

I hope this has helped a little bit!

Amanda

If the palm has the belly stature and lack of blemishes many look for in a perfect specimen, then it could be worth something. Ken Johnson is a good friend of mine, and he may be interested in purchasing. He usually deals with more uncommon palms, but he doesnt shy away from more common ones. His number is 305-345-8918 if you want to call him, and tell him Christian Faulkner sent you. :)