Jump to content
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT LOGGING IN ×
  • WELCOME GUEST

    It looks as if you are viewing PalmTalk as an unregistered Guest.

    Please consider registering so as to take better advantage of our vast knowledge base and friendly community.  By registering you will gain access to many features - among them are our powerful Search feature, the ability to Private Message other Users, and be able to post and/or answer questions from all over the world. It is completely free, no “catches,” and you will have complete control over how you wish to use this site.

    PalmTalk is sponsored by the International Palm Society. - an organization dedicated to learning everything about and enjoying palm trees (and their companion plants) while conserving endangered palm species and habitat worldwide. Please take the time to know us all better and register.

    guest Renda04.jpg

Licuala Spinosa Grooming


Really full garden

Recommended Posts

I am a big fan of Licuala spinosa ( actually a big fan of any unusual palm that survives beach conditions). I feel as they mature with multiple trunks a 1m+ they look better "groomed".

L.spinosa hold on to old yellowed,tattered leaves forever if not removed. Here is the before and after of the big cut.

BEFOREIMG_0172.thumb.JPG.3b1c69fafcb780fa222f9

AFTERIMG_0912.thumb.jpg.da8d5d993840980dfc6ab

  • Like 2
  • Upvote 7

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Nice.  I love the way spinosa clumps, but I think they look better with a little pruning too.  I hope mine get that big one day, but they took a beating after a low of 28f last winter so I'm not sure they'll be 9b hardy. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

that looks great Scott!!!!

 

nicely done

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

Sunset zone 24

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Here I do not have to worry about cold,but it is hard to find the right spot for them. They will not tolerate full sun conditions here and the wind wreaks havoc on the leaves.

About six months ago I planted a large Licuala Sumawongii in this area and it is going to be a show stopper soon. 

IMG_0916.thumb.JPG.ed8a02f7631c0a739da59

 

  • Upvote 5

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Looking good Scott, a few selective nips here and there can make a huge difference.

That L. peltata Sumawomgii already looks stunning. What an impressive palm.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Scott, both look great! Thanks for posting.

I am again reminded to leave enough space for these beauties...

Cindy Adair

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Scott, I'll will have to follow your example :

P1050473.thumb.JPG.28cbfd0b191b2a975fb9b

 

  • Upvote 2

5809129ecff1c_P1010385copie3.JPG.15aa3f5

Philippe

 

Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Scott, you inspired me.  Just got back in from grooming mine.  Thanks!  Yours look beautiful!

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 6/24/2017, 4:55:32, scottgt said:

Here I do not have to worry about cold,but it is hard to find the right spot for them. They will not tolerate full sun conditions here and the wind wreaks havoc on the leaves.

 

IMG_0916.thumb.JPG.ed8a02f7631c0a739da59

 

I'm on the water too and I agree, the wind beats them to death. I have one in 80% sun, one shaded.  The full sun has done way better for me, but I'm way north of you.  I was going to dig mine up and move them to a less windy spot, but after year two they are starting to speed up and look happy. Yours look great!  

IMG_0355.JPG

IMG_0357.JPG

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 6/24/2017, 4:55:32, scottgt said:

Here I do not have to worry about cold,but it is hard to find the right spot for them. They will not tolerate full sun conditions here and the wind wreaks havoc on the leaves.

About six months ago I planted a large Licuala Sumawongii in this area and it is going to be a show stopper soon. 

IMG_0916.thumb.JPG.ed8a02f7631c0a739da59

 

Super nice!  Sumawongii is one of my favorite palms, but I think my place is way too windy, and probably too cold for them to have a chance. Keep us updated, I hope yours don't get blown to pieces. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

55 minutes ago, topwater said:

Super nice!  Sumawongii is one of my favorite palms, but I think my place is way too windy, and probably too cold for them to have a chance. Keep us updated, I hope yours don't get blown to pieces. 

They are a lot tougher than they appear.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now



  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...