DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Dypsis ID

   February 25, 2011 by PalmatierMeg

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   This very handsome Dypsis seedling lost its ID tag. Based on its appearance I think it belongs to the pembana/cabadae/lanceolata complex. I have smaller seedlings of all 3 which makes the ID even harder. Any ideas? Mystery Dypsis

   

   Last reply by Z4Devil, February 26, 2011
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   Another palm ID

   February 25, 2011 by PalmatierMeg

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   I think this seedling is a Carpentaria but I need confirmation. Thanks.

   

   Last reply by PalmatierMeg, February 26, 2011
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   Dypsis fibrosa

   May 25, 2010 by realarch

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   Looking out the kitchen window the other day I was shocked to see two red fronds poking out. So with speedy flip flop transport to the front yard there was my D.fibrosa with new leaves. I planted out the 5 gal at the end of March and really wasn't expecting the red coloring. Missed the description in, 'Riffle', but it was such a nice surprise. Tim

   

   Last reply by aussiearoids, February 25, 2011
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   Damaged Bismarckia

   February 25, 2011 by jimbiz

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   My Bismarckia, which I enclose in a temporary greenhouse every winter, was nevertheless damaged by the recent Big Freeze here in Texas. A few outer leaves, and half the leaf closest to the spears were burned. Everything else seems to be fine. I have sprayed with Daconil twice. However, I have noticed that the emerging spears are 'sweating' - they are wet - anyone have any experience with this? Thinking it is condensation, I opened up another panel to allow for some cross ventilation. I have had this palms since the sumer of 2003 and it is one of the few palms I had that weren't killed outright by the freeze. I will appreciate any help.

   

   Last reply by Mandrew968, February 25, 2011
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   QUAKE INFO. ON NEW ZEALAND'S S. ISLAND??

   February 24, 2011 by Phoenix Bob

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   Am beginning a long-planned tour of the S. Pacific with many stops for the specific purpose of palm investigation. Have also planned four days on the S. Island of NZ. My travel agent has just completely re-routed us away from Chruschurch. I don't know if this is exactly the right place to make this request, but I'm hoping fellow "palmies" on New Zeland's S. Island might be able to offer some personal, accurate info. about the west/southwest areas (Franz Joseph, Mt Cook, Mlford Sound, Queenstown, etc.) regarding general conditions since the "shaker" . I know that the majority of damage was concentrated in and around Christchurch (horrible tragedy!), but I'm wondering…

   

   Last reply by Phoenix Bob, February 25, 2011
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   Successful rhopalostylis move!

   November 23, 2010 by QUINNPALMS

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   Moved 4 months ago so far opened a new leaf and no sign of shock... contrary to what i have read about moving these beauties! any idea what if its a sapida??

   

   Last reply by Got Palms, February 25, 2011

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   BIG Feet, no toes

   February 23, 2011 by realarch

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   So intrigued how beefy these Clinos have gotten since planting from 5 gal. 2 1/2 years ago. Looks like they are starting to move upward now rather than outward. The glaucousness of the trunk is so cool.

   

   Last reply by Bill Austin, February 25, 2011
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   What palm is this? Cyphophoenix, anyone?

   February 22, 2011 by DoomsDave

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   Here's a palm, don't remember where or exactly when I got it (I think from KW) and it's been there about three years, slowly growing but doing well. It kind of looks like a Cyphophoenix, somehow. Any thoughts?

   

   Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 25, 2011
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    Can you over fertilize a palm?

    February 24, 2011 by _Keith

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    I have read many comments about it being very hard to overfertilize a palm. In the past I have used Palm Spikes, and some broadcast chemical ferts, and although most of my palms are quite healthy, I can't help but to believe that I could push more growth. For the last couple of years, I have moved my veggie garden to organic, with outstanding results. So, I have some bags of commericla Composted Chicken Manue headed for the vegetable garden. I am wondering about using one or two bags around every palm, spread thick like mulch. Do you think they can take it, without burn.

    

    Last reply by sonoranfans, February 25, 2011
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    Bottles Bottles Bottles

    February 24, 2011 by sur4z

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    While on my journey today I came upon a grouping of h.langenicaulis'...I've never seen so many planted together...actually pretty cool.

    

    Last reply by Palmlover, February 25, 2011
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    MOKU LANI PALM TOUR CANCELLATION

    February 21, 2011 by Dypsisdean

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    Unfortunately the deadline for the Moku Lani Palm Tour has past, and it has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Additional info for those 12 who signed up is attached below. Dear Palm Lovers.doc

    

    Last reply by Dypsisdean, February 24, 2011
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    clumping butia???

    February 22, 2011 by paulgila

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    the encyclopedia of cultivated palms states that butia is a genus of 8 MOSTLY solitary palms,but i found a butia in la mesa CA that appears to be clumping.does anyone know of a clumping butia species? here are the pix: the palm in question is in the yard of the "hodgson house" in an OLD area of la mesa that is un-officially called eastridge.the house was built in the early teens. the individual trunks all resemble the typical butia,but it does suggest a palm with a clustering habit. the large house has been divided into 6 units. some native stone that was put to good use.

    

    Last reply by Jim in Los Altos, February 24, 2011

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    Ken Johnson Trip 1-28-11

    February 5, 2011 by buccaneers37

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    Ken came by my house on Friday 1/28 to drop off some palms. It was a quite a juggling act to get my yapa off the truck since he had several other large palms to deliver else ware. The yapa was approximately 600lbs. which Ken helped me get in my back yard. The next day was a different story. It seems that, mysteriously, no one is ever around when there is heavy labor! ….So I did it myself. After digging a 4 ½’ x 3 ½’ x 2’ deep hole, I muscled the yapa over to the hole and eased it in, and believe me, it was ALL of 600lbs. I purposely dug the hole large so I would have some wiggle room with the palm as it will be growing (eventually) between some large Live oak branches. …

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, February 24, 2011
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    tHERE "JUST QUEENS" BUT ATLEAST THEY WILL LIVE TO SEE MORE LIFE

    February 19, 2011 by QUINNPALMS

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    ACQUIRED 5 MATURE QUEENS A WHILE BACK... A FRIEND OF MINE WAS READY TO HAVE THEM CUT DOWN , I COULDNT LET IT HAPPEN... PS.. CHECK OUT THE DG LAYERS (NO VERT ROOTS..)

    

    Last reply by AggiePalms, February 24, 2011

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    Yet more red fronds etc

    February 10, 2011 by PalmatierMeg

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    Last night before sundown I took photos of splashes of red in the shade garden - just because it was a beautiful day. Maybe spring is on the way. Chambeyronia macrocarpa View of frond from shade garden path Chamaedorea radicalis ripening fruit Areca vestiaria maroon. The Arecas took a hit in Dec. but I think they will survive.

    

    Last reply by KPL, February 23, 2011
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    Dypsis robusta

    February 21, 2011 by PalmatierMeg

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    I have a young Dypsis robusta in a 7g pot. I know they get large. Over the weekend my husband tore an underperforming lemon tree from the northeastcorner of my shade garden. I'd like to plant my D.r. along the edge but I'm worried about subjecting it to FL summer sun. Can anyone tell me: 1. Does this palm tolerate full tropical sun at this age (or any age)? 2. How coldhardy is this palm? The last two winters have been harsh here - lows to 30ish a half dozen times, 28.5 in Jan. 2010. The palm will be exposed to winds from the north and northeast blowing across the vacant lots across the street and next door. 3. How fast does D.r. grow after it is planted?

    

    Last reply by Vincent, February 23, 2011
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    Transplanting dypsis decipiens

    February 22, 2011 by tropical1

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    I have a dypsis decipiens that has been in the ground for several years, it has been growing steadily (slowly), but I need to move it due to construction on our property. Has anyone out there tried this? If so any advice?

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, February 23, 2011
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    From our local newspaper, on pruning

    February 22, 2011 by Trópico

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    http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_gardening_blog/2011/02/don%e2%80%99t-prune-that-palm-well-not-very-much.html Who are Monica Elliot and Tim Broschat?

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, February 23, 2011

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    Sun acclimation after frost cloth

    February 22, 2011 by iwan

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    This winter was the first time I used heavy, agricultural grade frost cloth to protect some palms for the entire winter instead of just throwing blankets over stuff as needed. As spring rapidly approaches I am wondering if I can just pull off the covers or if I need to re-acclimate the palms to full sun. There appears to be good light transmission through the frost cloth, but I am afraid of sunburn.

    

    Last reply by Rafael, February 23, 2011
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    Palm Tree Suggestions?

    December 20, 2010 by Palmlover

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    Hello, I been planning out my backyard project for the last two years. My intent is to build a Bali style backyard with a pool and lots of nice palm trees. I did buy and plant a few queens, kings, fishtail and pigmy palm in my backyard before the dig of the pool. Makes it easier to have them planted so I do not have to go around the hole to plant a big tree. I live in Huntington Beach, CA and get mostly part shade and sun in my backyard. I do have a good size yard to work with. Any suggestions which other palms will do well along with critique would be appreciated! I have my eyes on a red flame palm and maybe a teddy bear palm. I will post pictures as I progress with m…

    

    Last reply by Steve Mac, February 23, 2011

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    What are these weeds -- strangling my palms?

    February 22, 2011 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: Went out into my garden to do some yanking and pulling, and I found these weeks, and went apo. It's the vine crawling all over the Dioon. (Okay, it's not a palm . . . )

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, February 23, 2011

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    Dypsis arenarum

    March 29, 2009 by Davidl

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    thanks

    

    Last reply by DavePoole, February 23, 2011
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    View from the South

    February 22, 2011 by DoomsDave

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    Today was such a nice day, for doing nothing except pulling weeds and taking pictures of a screaming blue sky, and looking at my garden from the south . . . . The fan palm in the right foreground is a Brahea brandeegii. Silver palm in the left FG is a Chamaerops silver whatchacallit. A royal on the right, and another on the left. Those are the infamous Caryota urens of temporary glory in the background.

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, February 23, 2011
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    NEW PALMTALK CHAT FEATURE

    February 21, 2011 by PALM MOD

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    After following up on a request from a member I discovered that Invision offers a fully supported add-on for real time Chat. It is now installed, give it a try. Click on the "Chat" tab at the top. It is a free add-on that supports only 5 in the chat room at one time. If it is popular, we can pay extra and provide for 20, 50, 100, 0r 200 at one time. I am not sure how it all works yet, so help me out. I have enabled it for everyone at this time. I have also enabled private chat, and off-line chat. These options may change as we figure it all out.

    

    Last reply by Trópico, February 22, 2011

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    Exceptionally full-foliaged queen

    February 22, 2011 by fastfeat

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    OK, second post today of good-looking individuals of mundane species... This fat young queen had more fronds than I'd maybe ever seen. (It was very windy when I shot these; probably even more impressive on a calm day.) This is what you get when you leave fronds on as long as possible (and maybe fertilize a bit...) Remember, God (or whoever) did not design palms with the ability to generate excess fronds just to give tree trimmers a career path...

    

    Last reply by Just1MorePalm, February 22, 2011