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Originally Posted by Kat2
The problem with confronting the bully is that he/she is merely asking that the rules be enforced; even if you succeed in winning them over, the rules don't change. Rather than expend energy on the former, I'd be working with the association to change the list of acceptable plants instead. This is FL--bananas happen here. Who knows? Musas might become a required planting.
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I spoke with a couple agents at UF/Pinellas County Extension about documenting the nature of bananas not being trees. He replied, well yes they're not WOODY trees. Obviously, did not have a clue. He then passed me to a second agent who confirmed they are not trees, but could not specify what.
He asked what HOA rules and regs were concerning plantings in general and their Florida Friendly rules. I informed him there is nothing in the rules about vegetation, only architectural elements.
He mentioned it would be better to wait past any frost dates for transplanting. Pretty mote here, but a good talking point, the Extension agent said..., if somebody wants to know when I'm going to remove the offending bananas.
Right now I am thinking about just cutting all three P-stems back to say waist height after I harvest the bananas on the main P-stem. That would be a first step towards relocating them if I have to. Then maybe contact a board member to have a conversation about the real issue and see if there is a compromise possible.
They really add to my landscape, provide shade on my veranda windows and make a lovely rustling in the breeze, oh so tropical.
