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Ficus columnaris


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Hello,

I'd like to get my hands on the Lord Howe Island banyan, Ficus columnaris. I'd like to trial it outside here in Houston. Interested in plants or seeds.

Let me know what you've got, Daniel

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Welcome to Palmtalk ! :)

How large is your property ? This tree can completely dominate a residential property. I don't have a source, but it is available here in California.

Here are two habital photos, showing the tree enveloping a Howea forsteriana. (Please excuse my poor photography.)

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San Francisco, California

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Hi Darold, thanks for the welcome.

I am trying to get ones sourced more directly from LHI. I understand the F. columnaris from California (like those at the Huntington) do not have the same propensity to form aerial roots.

I have some options as far as locations go and do not intend to plant one near my residence. :winkie:

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They probably do not get such aerial roots due to the low humidity in CA......taking one from here and putting it in Houston might surprise you.

John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

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Daniel, the LHI nursery is closed, since the retirement of Larry Wilson. Last March we were told that a new person intends to re-open, but I don't know if anything really developed. Do you have more current info since March ?

San Francisco, California

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Hello

I just plant tons of ficus macrophylla columnaris seeds! If in a few months you are interested i could send a plant. I they germinate of couse :)

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