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   NEW "FREEBIE" FORUM NOTICE

   March 7, 2011 by PALM MOD

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   This is a new forum for all members (any registered user) to use if they have palm/plant related items that they wish to give away. This is mainly envisioned for the free distribution of seed, but can also include palms, such as excess seedlings, all the way up to in-ground giants. It could also include materials such as pots, soil, or shade structures needing removal. Under no circumstances will any schemes to make money be tolerated. In addition, be certain that live plant material that you may be shipping or receiving complies with any regulations pertaining to inter-state or inter-continental agricultural trade.

   

   Last reply by cathyand80, July 21, 2020

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   15 gallon Cannomois grandis

   18 hours ago by rhallford826

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   I have a Cannomois grandis in a 15 gallon pot, unfortunately I couldn’t keep it happy. It needs a new home for someone who can meet its very specific needs. Text me if interested, free! Pickup in Newbury Park, CA 91320. I cannot hold the plant for long, so whoever is able to pick it up first gets it Thank you 🙏

   

   Last reply by rhallford826, 18 hours ago
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   Livistona chinensis seeds

   April 10 by Chris Chance

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   Not sure if anyone would be interested but I was cleaning up today and I have probably thousands of seeds ready to go. Was going to throw away but if anyone wants some let me know.

   

   Last reply by Chris Chance, Friday at 11:58 PM

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   Free Chamadorea radicalis seeds

   March 1, 2023 by DoomsDave

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   It's long past time. Shoot me a PM with your mailing address, and I'll mail you some Chamadorea radicalis seeds. No charge. Don't be afraid to ask again, if you have to, or show love if you got some and they grew! Spring really really is here, or soon will be!

   

   Last reply by MelissaB, Thursday at 02:51 AM

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   Free Rhopalostylis

   March 8 by ellidro

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   IMG_3750.heic Free Rhopalostylis in Oceanside, you dig. PM if interested.

   

   Last reply by Chris Chance, April 12

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   Beccariophoenix alfredii You dig

   January 30 by Billy

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   I have this B. Alfredii planted out as a 20g that is growing nicely but I’m looking to get rid of. Like the title says, come dig it up and take it home.

   

   Last reply by Billy, April 9

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   Free plants! San Diego

   December 15, 2023 by blue240z

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   The yard is changing and these two are coming out. 8” fire coral and 5” blue agave. I’ll help you dig 😎

   

   Last reply by blue240z, April 7

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   Rhopalostylis sapida "Chatham Island'

   January 31 by Darold Petty

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   When I was a beginner, (a long time ago) senior palm people were most generous, with both their time and plants. Now it is my turn to 'play it forward.' This palm is the seed offspring of my large adult, it is perfectly grown in a Stuewe TP812 pot, it is six years old from seed, and needs to be ground planted. I would hope that this palm goes to a coastal garden rather than a hot, inland site like Walnut Creek or Concord. No shipping, you must come to my garden for this palm.

   

   Last reply by Darold Petty, March 10

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    Dypsis Lastelliana Seeds

    October 4, 2023 by Johnny Palmseed

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    I just got a shipment of these and I don’t need them all. Supposedly there are 400 in the bag. Unfortunately, these arrived after I had already shipped many seeds and I don’t want to get involved with shipping a bunch more. I am looking for 1 person who would be willing to distribute the remaining seeds in the manner as I do. Which is free. Obviously, you would keep what you want and distribute the rest. PM me if this works for you.

    

    Last reply by QueenOfPalm, February 24

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    Free Seeds September 2023 Batch

    September 18, 2023 by Johnny Palmseed

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    I have a limited supply of free seeds this year. My Pseudophoenix Sargentii are not yet ready but I currently have Thrinax Radiata that germinate easily under the palms. I also am offering my untested first batches of Copernicia Hospita and the palm formerly known as Dypsis Pembana. The viability of these two are unknown although they all sank in water. All seeds are cleaned of the fruit. PM me if you want some. These are free with no PayPal, Zelle, etc. All I ask is that you report back to me on your success or failure. The number of seeds that you will receive will be based on how many responses I get.

    

    Last reply by redbeard917, February 1

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    TampaBay area Copernicia alba

    January 16 by TampaBayRay

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    Full on mature specimen, I just don't have room for it Anybody interested will have to have some equip to pull it outta ground it's over ten ft tall. Let me reiterate, you dig it out... There's nothing important right there too so if you had a mini x and a bobcat to pop it out you'd have a specimen in a hours time

    

    Last reply by TampaBayRay, January 17
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    Roystonea seedlings to locals only

    January 17 by TampaBayRay

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    Pickup in Mango area i4/i75 area of Floriduh😂 Yes they're free... I wouldn't want anyone to think I was getting over seeing how's I don't have anything into them. ✌️

    

    Last reply by TampaBayRay, January 17

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    Coconut Palm seed

    November 12, 2023 by cathyand80

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    Anyone offering coconut palm seeds that would survive Ocklawaha, FL ! I was given potted coconut palm that a friend brought up from Miami but ? What type it was and it died

    

    Last reply by redant, November 15, 2023

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    Air pots, no shipping

    October 20, 2023 by Darold Petty

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    These were highly recommended, and are used by Kew Gardens. The only complaint is that the pot medium will dry out more quickly than a normal pot. I have five #5 and two #12 airpots, which cost me $140. No shipping, you must take delivery at my home, and a ' handling fee' of a microbrew dark ale or hazy IPA would be appreciated ! https://air-pot.com/garden/

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, October 28, 2023

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    Free Palm Trees Houston, TX Area

    October 22, 2023 by HtownPalms

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    Hey everyone. I am trying to get rid of a few palms as we go into winter. My wife says that they aren't coming back into the living room. I have a 3 year old coconut palm in a 25 gallon pot. Unfortunately the soil in the pot is lava sand so it is heavy! I also have 5 or 6 Adonidia merrillii in 3 gallon pots with normal potting soil. I also have many random small exotic palms in 1 gallon pots. Dypsis pembana, Dypsis lutescens, possibly a few others. These are neglected little palms but still hanging in there. Everything is free. I live in Angleton but can meet in Pearland, Crosby, and will be in Conroe next weekend. If interested let me know. If th…

    

    Last reply by Fusca, October 27, 2023

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    What's out there?

    September 5, 2023 by JohnAndSancho

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    Dunno if I'm allowed to ask this here, but long story short I did end up losing my car/apartment and had to come back to my mom's. I could only squeeze a few of my palms in the U-Haul, and my mom dropped one of my L. Weddellaniums and her cats basically gave a hurricane cut to my C. Plumosa. I know @DoomsDave is always good for seeds, but anybody else have any cuttings/seedlings/seeds for a good cause to replenish my collection? I'll take any and everything.

    

    Last reply by JohnAndSancho, October 27, 2023

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    Archontophoenix seedlings

    September 13, 2023 by Palmiz

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    I have Archontophoenix tuckerii and Maxima seedlings in a community pot, take a few or all. Also a few Roystonea Regia seedlings also if any local is interested. Pick up only please.

    

    Last reply by rizla023, October 3, 2023

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    Free: Date Palm Tree Needs a New Home

    September 30, 2023 by djb529

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    We have an established Date Palm tree that we inherited when we purchase our home. Unfortunately, the prior owner's placement didn't take into consideration decades of growth and we are needing to remove it. Rather than have it cut down, we are hoping someone might be able to repurpose. It's a beautiful tree, but just needs a better home. Free for the taking. Must dig out on your own. Please see attached photos. The tree is easily accessible via our front yard. We are located in Sacramento, CA. Thank you, Daniel Baker …

    

    Last reply by djb529, September 30, 2023

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    Canary Island Date Palms

    September 20, 2023 by SantaCruzSteve

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    I have 3 in y backyard,25’ high 17’ diameter….looking to give away or sell if interested ? Also a Meyers lemon tree

    

    Last reply by SantaCruzSteve, September 20, 2023
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    Two like-sized Royals free to a good home

    September 10, 2023 by Angiem

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    I have two like-size Royal Palms with about 14 ft of trunk, about 20 ft overall. They are healthy, were just planted in the wrong spot. They can easily be moved with a bobcat and a flatbed. Free to a good home, just dig up and transport.

    

    Last reply by Johnny Palmseed, September 16, 2023

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    Free Hura crepitans -Dynamite/Sandbox Tree- Seeds

    February 24, 2016 by Loxahatchee Adam

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    I have some fresh Hura crepitans seeds available off my tree here. I've yet to hear any do their namesake dynamite pop though. The pods are all maturing on the tree and opening on their own. When I take the seeds out, they are soft/leathery shelled and white. No hard brown seed coat. I'm not sure if they will air dry to that or? They feel firm and fully formed inside though. I attached a pic (seeds laid out are from larger pod). I'm not sure if it's better to wait till they harden off first or send them fresh and soft. Anyone have any insight they can post here? Send a PM if interested.

    

    Last reply by ErickG, September 6, 2023

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    Agave Silver Surfer

    August 31, 2023 by JubaeaMan138

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    I have an oversized 15 gallon silver surfer that is dieing to be planted . If someone would like it I would love to gift it to a good home . Pick up In riverside California . Pm me

    

    Last reply by JubaeaMan138, August 31, 2023

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    Canna jaegeriana

    January 22, 2015 by Darold Petty

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    The good news; I collected a high elevation form of this Canna in Ecuador in 1996. It grows very well here in San Francisco, a cool, humid USDA zone 10A. The stems are about 9 feet high, the foliage is reminiscent of Heliconia, hummingbirds are crazy for the flowers, it grows all 12 months of the year, every stem makes good seeds. The seeds are viable for a long time. I have a large crop of seeds. The bad news; The foliage is damaged by wind, similar to banana. The seeds are difficult to germinate, with a low percentage of success. I tried scarification but that just seemed to increase rotting. If you have a good technique share it with me! More good news; …

    

    Last reply by ASHCVS, August 29, 2023

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    Mo' Free Franken Brahea seeds 1 2 3 4 5

    April 2, 2018 by DoomsDave

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    Wow, it's Easter evening, and I sit, gazing at a HUGE amount of Brahea hybrid seeds, needing a home, and love. Below is a picture of the parent. GORGEOUS, I think.(Pic below.) 10 M (30 feet) tall, 3.33 M (10 feet) across crown, about 2 - 3 feet (.6 - 1 M) across base of trunk (without leaf bases). This plant is awesome. I've sent many seed before, and I'll send many more again. These will take heat, cold, and more water than most Braheas. What is not to love? If you want seeds, FREE OF CHARGE send me a Private Message ("PM") with "Brahea seeds" in the topic, and your mailing address, and some seeds will be yours! Happy (no, ECSTATIC) palm growing!

    

    Last reply by amh, August 14, 2023

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    Anyone ?

    August 1, 2023 by Palmlover_78

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    I was wondering if anyone is willing to ship Adonidia merrillii 'Christmas Palm' seeds to Canada? thnx

    

    Last reply by floridaPalmMan, August 13, 2023

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