The Tropical Fruit Forum

I would like to buy purple sweet (Okinawa) potato slips.  If member has these for sale, please let me know.

Thanks

We moved a lychee tree that had been in the ground for 14-15 years.  As some comments have alluded to, it's a massive job with lots of heavy lifting and digging.  We did it all by hands.  The tree had to be moved to clear the way for a home renovation project.  At first, I tried to spare some branches.  But in the end, I had to  trim all of them, sparing only the main tree trunk, to lessen the weight and to make handling easier.  The tree amassed a hefty trunk and root ball, even after pruning.  I tried to rig up some contraption to get it out of a 4 foot hole.  In the end, it was human ingenuity and sheer sweat power.  We simply backfilled part of the hole until the tree rose out of the deep hole.  The job took place in January when the weather in California is cooler.  There was not much rain that year.  I put the tree into a new hole and hoped for the best.  About 1 month later, new shoots started coming out.  In the end, the tree survived and prospered in its new location for the last 2.5 years.  This year, it is blooming up a storm.

I also agree that you first want to decide if the tree bares tasty fruits before tackling the move.  It's definitely doable.

how much do you sell potted plants?

I would like to pick up my trees in West Covina if possible.

Thanks

Bill,

I have sent Zelle payment.  Order #39 for 4 trees.  Thanks

Who would have thought that I get a crash course on Florida real estate when I sign up to be a member of a tropical fruit forum . 

I don't know any of the gentleman in the chat.  You all have a great sense of humour and quick wits.  Love it.

Best,

This is fantastic information for me who love figs. Thanks all

When do we make final selection and confirm our order?  or is this it?

I had to move our lychee tree during home construction. Because the tree was so heavy to move, I had to prune off all the branches. I dug out a root ball. And to my surprise, the tree survived. New shoots came out about 1 month after replanting.

Thank you, Janet

May I ask the members of this thread to update those of us who are interested in purchasing but missed out on the deadline on how the trees are and how you revive them?  If you can share your method of reviving the plants such as what soil you use, how to maintain humidity, temperature, etc...  That would be tremendously educational and helpful.

Thank you very much.

I have paid for the 4 trees that I requested.