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    krazyjo Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 13, 2008, 12:08 PM
    How do I save a Dying Palm 20ft
    My 20 ft Palm Tree are coming up from the ground. The bottom of tree trunk is about 6" to 1 foot from ground bottom and I can see the roots under. If I put sod around the bottom, can I save the tree? Will it try to grow its bottom back into the ground?
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    Dec 13, 2008, 12:29 PM

    Try putting soil over the exposed roots and water well - but don't overwater. You didn't say where you are located (what state).
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    Dec 13, 2008, 12:33 PM
    Response to the first person answering my question - Thank you I will try that. I live in San Diego, California.
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    Dec 13, 2008, 12:49 PM

    Then just adding the dirt around and covering the exposed roots should do the trick. The reason I don't recommend the sod is that the sod will wick away any water that the roots need so don't use sod. Also, try to build up a mound type base for the roots to be covered so that when it does rain the dirt is not washed away.
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    Jan 2, 2009, 01:38 PM

    Try some nitrogen... making sure to water it until all peelets dissolve.. good luck
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