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As promised, a new Copernicia thread.


Mandrew968

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Next, is Copernicia fallaensis. This is one of four I have planted--third largest and in my backyard. 

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This palm is at my inlaws and in 40 years, I hope to remove the lutescens as the Copernicia replaces it for privacy hedge...

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3 hours ago, Mandrew968 said:

Here is a close up shot of the base.

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Wow.....how old?

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3 hours ago, Mandrew968 said:

Next, is Copernicia fallaensis. This is one of four I have planted--third largest and in my backyard. 

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That's just plain beautiful! I don't think there's an emoji to capture my appreciation.

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2 hours ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

Wow.....how old?

I think about 5 years from a 3 gallon, but I know I documented the entire planting on here...

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3 hours ago, Mandrew968 said:

I think about 5 years from a 3 gallon, but I know I documented the entire planting on here...

Nice strong growth for 5 years.

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16 hours ago, Mandrew968 said:

Hope you like em, Pete.

Absolutely Andrew, they are all "Crankn", thanks for posting..

 

Pete   :)  

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Here is Copernicia ekmanii. I have been neglecting it, but recently gave it some fertilizer and may weed it this weekend...

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Another ekman shot. This palm does have a very nice color.

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Next up is Copernicia berteroana. Mine has a stiffer and more blue leaf than any other berts I have seen--thanks Mr. Johnson!

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Currently my only (first) Copernicia to flower and set viable seed.

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And here is a shot of the whole palm as the sun is falling below the house.

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Last Copernicia for the day is my oddball. I don't know what it is other than a hybrid of some two cuban species...

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2 hours ago, Mandrew968 said:

Next up is Copernicia berteroana. Mine has a stiffer and more blue leaf than any other berts I have seen--thanks Mr. Johnson!

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Andrew,

        Your picture above, although a nice looking specimen, is in no way a Copernicia berteroana. The color is not correct, nor the leaves. At best, it's a hybrid of unknown origin and should in no way be labeled C. berteroana. Many of us grow these here in south Florida and there are plenty of good examples around, also some of us saw these growing in habitat down in the Dominican Republic during the 2004 Biennial.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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I have had a few people come and see it and no one has thought it to be a hybrid. I I would like to think I know a berteroana when I see one--having said that, I think there are two different variations depending on which part of the island you find them on. I saw two different collections at Fairchild and one has a the stiffer leaf like mine. I would be interested in what others think. Hybrid or not?..

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Such an awesome genus. By far one of my favorites. Almost worth moving to Florida just to have these. 

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

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To be controversial (I like doing that) these do nothing for me that a Livistona or a Bismarckia don't.  Not to mention Brahea, which basically need zero care - just in case you prefer slugs.  To each their own (climate), I guess.

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Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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12 minutes ago, Ben in Norcal said:

To be controversial (I like doing that) these do nothing for me that a Livistona or a Bismarckia don't.  Not to mention Brahea, which basically need zero care - just in case you prefer slugs.  To each their own (climate), I guess.

Whooooooo. that's a bold statement. I love livis and brahea but man copernicia is the king of the fans. 

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

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Just now, Stevetoad said:

Whooooooo. that's a bold statement. I love livis and brahea but man copernicia is the king of the fans. 

Maybe it's just that they don't really work in California. Anyway, Josh was showing me these Copernicia he was so proud of in SD, and I was like "meh."  So many incredible palms there...and the Copernicia not among them.  IMO!

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Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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It's rough to find a good looking one in CA so that I understand. Problem is if you see one in person in Florida or the carribean that monkey stays with you. I agree that there's better choices in CA. But I'll keep tryin. 

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"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

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Here are some pics of the berteroanas we saw in the DR in 2006. The juveniles looked really cool in the early morning backlight.

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Mike Merritt

Big Island of Hawaii, windward, rainy side, 740 feet (225 meters) elevation

165 inches (4,200 mm) of rain per year, 66 to 83 deg F (20 to 28 deg C) in summer, 62 to 80 deg F (16.7 to 26.7 Deg C) in winter.

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Thanks Mike. I remember this habitat well that day. :lol:

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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On 7/1/2016, 11:25:43, Stevetoad said:

Whooooooo. that's a bold statement. I love livis and brahea but man copernicia is the king of the fans. 

That's like saying Ceroxylon is a bum genus cuz they are so slow and i can't grow them... 

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In the shade so the trunk is not as fat as it could be but stunning still!

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Last shot is of that shimmer in the leaf that no other genus can rival.

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Andrew, Copernicia's are certainly in a "league" of their own in the "Palmate" Palms, pity the shots are a bit dark and hidden, :huh:  and once your Tahina starts trunking you may change your thoughts re  "no other genus can rival" ??  even if Tahina is Costapalmate, but I agree the" shimmer" on the ends of the leaflets on many  Copernicia  is "outstanding"/ almost dreamy when you just stare at them.  Pete   .:)

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