[Arid_gardener] Re: Saguaro Cactus Removal

[Olin Miller]

.----- Original Message ----- From: <reedfmly at juno.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 12:02 PM
> Clarice  85268 reedfmly at juno.com
> Is there a saguaro cactus rescue company that will come and take a very
> large cactus from our home?  This saguaro is higher than our one story
> house with several arms and is too close for comfort to our house.  If
> lightening were to hit, it would fall on our house.  The saguaro seems to
> be quite healthy, however.

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I would try calling a Landscape Contractor (See yellow pages).  But you
might also first get a recommendation from a local nursery owner.  There are
probably quite a few that would like to have it and have the equipment to
handle it.  But be sure thay are licensed and have the necessary insurance
to cover any mishap.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ