Factors Affecting the Survival of Transplanted Sabal Palms

Abstract

The growth and vigor of sabal palms with their fronds removed before transplanting were statistically superior to those with fronds intact at time of transplanting. A root wrap treatment combined with planting the palms 4-6 inches above existing grade on a wet site statistically improved both the growth and the vigor of the palms whether the fronds were removed or intact. The loss rate in the study palms was 2.1% compared to the loss rate of 99% of the transplanting that employed conventional techniques.