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kentiopsis pyriformis

Josh-O

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Josh-O Grand Master

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I have a couple overgrown 5 gal kentiopsis pyriformis available for sale. I'm ONLY asking 299.99 USD each. These are approximately 7 yrs old and have never seen a green house. I'm located in Carlsbad California for local pick up only..call me at 626-278-6388 or send me a PM. thanks for looking!! :greenthumb:

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Jeff Searle Grand Master

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This is a great palm and does beautifully here in the ground in south Florida. :)

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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Josh-O Grand Master

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I wish I had you growth rate Jeff, I bet these would be 10' tall if they were in your growing environment. There slow for us Californians. :(

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Gtlevine Grand Master

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Thats one of the few palms I would recommend to everyone in So Cal. I have 2 of them, one is quite large already and it has been a very easy grow and quite beautiful.

Josh, this is a palm that grows as fast in So Cal as in Florida, you just need to plant it in the ground young.

Gary

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Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

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Josh-O Grand Master

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Hi Gary, I have one in the ground and it is finally starting to move. I stuck it it the ground as a 2 leaf 1 gal seedling. It's now about 3' tall and starting to fatten up a bit.

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Josh-O Grand Master

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I didn't know that this species growth rate here in California is the same as South Florida's?

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Gtlevine Grand Master

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I didn't know that this species growth rate here in California is the same as South Florida's?

Most NC's grow as fast or faster.

Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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The Hoopers' is barely trunking after 20 years.

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LJG Grand Master

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The Hoopers' is barely trunking after 20 years.

Matty B and I have some close to trunking now. Maybe 10 years from seed? They need more sun then Louis gives it is my guess.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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The Hoopers' is barely trunking after 20 years.

Matty B and I have some close to trunking now. Maybe 10 years from seed? They need more sun then Louis gives it is my guess.

I suspect you are correct.

In the Shaded Courtyard of Doom

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Josh-O Grand Master

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mine gets about 4 hours full sun and filtered the rest of the day.

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Mine is too shaded... but is about 6 foot tall... AND the only species I have planted TWO of!

I also think Louis' is a different variety..

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Mine is too shaded... but is about 6 foot tall... AND the only species I have planted TWO of!

I also think Louis' is a different variety..

what do you think Louis's is?

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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LJG Grand Master

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Mine is too shaded... but is about 6 foot tall... AND the only species I have planted TWO of!

I also think Louis' is a different variety..

His did look a little like the mysterious purple crownshafted form Bill, but a few years ago I saw a more recent update and it looks like ours we are growing. Dave, do you have any recent photos of Louis? Love to see one now that is is trunking.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

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MattyB Grand Master

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Here's a pic I took of Louis' about 5 years ago. I'm not sure if it's a purple variety or if the deep shade has influenced its coloration.

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I think mine grew faster when it got more sun. Now that the canopy has filled in it seems to have slowed down a bit.

Anyway, more importantly, someone should jump on Josh's palms for sale. These things grow great for us in SoCal and they are structurally beautiful.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Josh-O Grand Master

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Thanks for the plug Matt. I agree somebody should jump on this. I only have one left for sale at this time.

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Moose Grand Master

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I didn't know that this species growth rate here in California is the same as South Florida's?

Alas this seems to be very true, not fast anywhere in cultivation, perhaps even in New Caledonia ?

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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Josh-O Grand Master

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Moose, someone should come up with a special New-Cal fertilizer to speed things up..LOL

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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Moose Grand Master

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Moose, someone should come up with a special New-Cal fertilizer to speed things up..LOL

I would have to be a massive bag to hold all that humidity - that's what you guys need plus 40 inches of rain a year - you would kick butt growing big palms fast.

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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The Hoopers' palm is in deep shade, under the overhang of their inner courtyard garden.

I'll ask again, need to pay a visit. (They didn't get to the banquet, hope Louis' okay . . . :hmm: )

For what it's worth, I've committed near-criminal neglect against some "pyries" and they're fine. I think the Hoopers' plant is a different species, too, based on the coloration.

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I hope Louis is ok also , Carol and Louis are awesome people . I also have one planted in 'Dappled" light and it is a strong grower but slow.. Mine has had an orange colored leaf the last two openings. Very cool palm indeed one of my favorites :greenthumb:

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Palmdude Mentor

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On my wish list, Jeff Marcus said, in one of his videos, that he thinks it might be even more cold tolerant than Oliviformis.

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Josh-O Grand Master

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That would be awesome. I had a 5 gal see 31F for 5 hours and didn't even blink. they are also more colorful and stately the K. O.

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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