Large oak tree in Miami Fl
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Comments (16)the question was, when would be the best time to transpant (____). So why do most answers deal with an individual's assessment of what is right and wrong to do, which is more properly an assessment of of what they themselves would do, which may have nothing to do with why the idea is being proposed? If large trees could not be successfully moved, no one would do it. If someone has a business doing exactly that, it would be no major cognitive leap to assume that it can be successfully done, and that there are benefits, real or imagined, in doing such a thing. Long ago, I stopped trying to figure out why people do certain things or to make sense of their reasons. Usually, when you get to the bottom of the story, there is a very real, very specific reason why they want to do something in a certain way, and if they have the resources to do it, well, that is the world we live in and has been since the first troglodyte found a nicer cave. I would have to assume that the cooler part of the year would be the better time to attempt a transplant project of any size, especially in a climate like FL. My calender tells me this is that time of the year. Contact the local nurseries or tree pros and verify. As to the size of the trees, it's well within the realm of possibility. Actually, if your size assessment is accurate, it may be within the means of standard equipment. I wish your project success....See Morenoid tree/shrub in se fl
Comments (12)Haha - I should have known better. They don't survive a freeze at all if left naked outdoors. The vast majority in north Florida, they are in pots. They have to be covered or brought in. No trees here except the ones covered or pots brought in or put in a greenhouse. I used to have mine pot-in-pot plunged in the ground, but it became too much work to pull them at the last minute. Now they are in large clay pots. Some people lift them completely and stack them horizontally in their garage or basement. I even read about one person who bagged the rootballs and stuffed them in her hall closet! Ooops - to answer your question - I let mine get to about 6' tall and then I usually cut them back, just to make them manageable. That happens over about 2-3 years. Sultry_Jasmine_Nights, who lives just north of Jacksonville and has a greenhouse, may have some taller than that. Carol This post was edited by love_the_yard on Tue, Mar 4, 14 at 21:11...See MoreRed Maple tree in Miami? Is it possible.
Comments (8)Yes, you can grow Acer rubrum in Miami. It occurs naturally throughout most of the south and is present in the swamp prairies of the Florida everglades. In fact, this species has the largest natural range covering the widest span of climatic conditions of any US native tree species. It is also tolerant of a very large range of soil conditions, which could explain the expansiveness of its natural range. The other gardening website has numerous reports of this tree growing throughout Florida, including Miami. Fall color is another matter. The seasonal coloring of foliage is influenced by day length, temperatures and climate, with sunny days and cool, crisp nights generating the change in pigmentation. Soils and moisture also play a role but to a lesser extent. In areas where the climate is very mild with minimal change between daytime and nighttime temperatures, the sugars that trigger activation of anthocyanin (the pigment that results in red, orange or purple leaf coloring) just do not develop or develop in too low a concentration to result in much of a fall foliage show. FWIW, the hardiness zone designations are related only to winter cold hardiness -- they have nothing to do with heat tolerance in summer or lack of cold in winter. Not even sure why they bother to include an upper limit, except how it might impact winter dormancy, which could be a limiting factor (insufficiently cold weather in winter over an extended period may not allow the normal dormancy cycle, which can shorten the plant's lifespan). The AHS heat zone designator would be more appropriate for your consideration and the maple seems to be right on the cusp for your area....See Morememorial day trip to miami/Fort Lauderdale
Comments (13)MK- I know many people who prefer mauritius, including many people who sell lychees for a living. Obviously, I also know many people who dont. Taste is very subjective. Mauritius is also one of the first lychees to ripen- only hak ip ripens as early as it- so thats another benefit- it also has a smaller seed than brewster. As I am not certain I have tasted sweetheart I cant comment on it authortatively, but if it tastes similar to hak ip, it aint that great in my opinion. alot of people like hak ip because it is larger and has a smaller seed than mauritius. a pumpkin is also larger and has a smaller seed than mauritius- doesnt mean it tastes better! Again- it goes without saying that I only speak for myself and if others disagree, thats completely fine. I forgot to note in my report that Jeff Hagen and his wife have a large selection of healthy looking tropical fruit trees and ornamental plants at great prices. If you are looking for something, I would definitly recommend that you check if he has what you are looking for. Adiel- I will def be back to S. FL. What trees do you have...See Moretreenutt
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