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Transplanting a Large Plumeria in San Diego

Moving a 10-Ft Plumeria with Severed Roots

Dad's 10+ ft plumeria dug with many cut roots. Wants to plant in decomposed granite, full sun, 90°F summers. Asks hole size, cutting treatment, soil mix.

Plan

Plant rootball; should survive.
Take 7-10" cuttings for backup: root in light soil, shade, water between dry-outs.
Hole: 2x rootball diameter. Stake to prevent toppling.
Full sun and heat fine. Deciduous—loses leaves in winter.

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