I truly hope everyone in this discussion gets help for their Bismarks. They are magnificent trees, although they need some babying. I received so much help on this site and will always be grateful. We took a sickly tree and not only saved it, but turned it into a 38 foot tower of beauty. She was a sight to behold, with a diameter of 2 plus feet. Much time and very much babying turned her into a sight to behold. Thank you all so much, especially Bob. Follow advice given here, you can't go wrong. Unfortunately we lost her to IAN, she was totally crushed, as was I. Best of luck with your Bismarks!!

Thanks for the reply, If the seeds germinate (in a germinator at present) I plan on supplimenting artificial lighting, I realise there are other palms more suited to indoor culitivation, (also germinating several others) but this one would be a challange !

I think you have to look at what the market is for mobiles on city lots. If housing is scarce in your area then I bet you would get a good price. If housing is in good supply and inexpensive then it might be a different matter. Since you are going to put it on a city lot anyway, just try to sell it that way to see what happens. The reaction you get or don't get from buyers will give you the answer.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Palm roots can take awhile to get established, which is why you see them staked up on highways and such. Unless we have a major hurricane, it probably isn't going to uproot itself, and will put out some good roots this winter and be more firmly established next year. ETA: You might try feeding it some Epsom Salts. Not sure how much you will need, but someone here should know. The magnesium helps it make roots.