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GottmitAlex

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I read in a B. Alfredii ad on Ebay that seeds for this specimen are no longer available.

"Seeds are NO longer available which make this tree difficult to get in the near future."

Begs the question: Is this true?

 

I have perused rarepalmseeds looking for Beccariphoenix Alfredii seeds these lasts two months and they have not had any available.

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5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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I'm curious, how close are the oldest B. Alfredii in the States to producing seed?

 

5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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Zeeth Grand Master

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Doesn't look like it's on CITES, so I wouldn't worry too much.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if the oldest ones down in South Florida started flowering soon. 

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Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

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Soon, like in 5 to 10 years. Mine is getting really big at the base, and starting to look Butia-like, more than a coconut.

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I would imagine someone in Florida or Hawaii will have seeds soon enough. Seed strait from habitat would probably be more difficult to obtain.

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Thank you for the info. 

Availability in 5-10 years...

So by deduction, the B. Alfredii takes roughly 20+ years to produce seed. More or less?

 

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5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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Seedlings are available through Floribunda.

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Naples (inland), FL - technically 10a but more like 9b in the winter :hmm:

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On 5/23/2017, 11:43:25, Missi said:

Seedlings are available through Floribunda.

Thank you for this info. I'll place an order.

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5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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On 5/23/2017, 7:31:28, Mandrew968 said:

Soon, like in 5 to 10 years. Mine is getting really big at the base, and starting to look Butia-like, more than a coconut.

I'd be surprised if it took that long for Pete Balasky's to produce seed. 

Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

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