Dying 20-Foot Saguaro: Professional Removal Only

Situation

15-foot saguaro with old car damage, now oozing dark sap, base gray/mushy, leaning more. Irrigated since purchase.

Verdict

Dead from overwatering. Saguaros need 3–5 inches rain/year. Irrigation = fatal.

Arm Salvage?

Possible but do not DIY. 3–4 ton tree + thorns = lethal hazard.

Call Pros

Arizona Cactus Sales (Chandler) or similar licensed mover. They can:

• Assess arm viability.
• Crane-remove safely.
• Replant arm if viable (50/50 odds).

Cost vs. Risk

Professional removal: hundreds. DIY gone wrong: life-altering injury or property damage.

No shame in calling experts – this is their daily work.