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@PNWPalmSeeker You inspired me, in my free time, into google street view in various Argentine and Chilean towns to see if I can see any palm trees. I am bad at IDing different species of palms, as I rarely get any practice. However, I tried to divide the palms I found into different subfamilies (Cocoseae for Jubaea and Butia palms, Coryphoidaea for Phoenix, Trachycarpus, and Washingtonia palms - again, with a HUGE pinch of salt). I'd appreciate if anyone wanted to take a look and see if I am way off here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1AcsroEwtRufjKdA5O_Hd7F-pDVTQB6g&usp=sharing I found some interesting palms all the way to 45 degrees S so far. Argentine towns on the coast seem to really like planting palm trees around... but the Patagonian coast gets pretty darn dry (but with winter moisture profile) as one goes south. Anyhow, I hope someone takes a gander.

I believe we may have spoke on marketplace. Just gotta find a time when I can get out that way. Thanks

I did follow through and now have three in one area and another seven closer together (no photo of those today as already dark) in another area getting the ground cover effect. Yesterday someone visited with questions about palms good to grow in pots so I directed him to see my C. elegans and then shared the link here.

After some night time low temperature dips to 6 degrees celcius 42.8 degrees Fahrenheit, heavy rain in the previous days, strong northern winds basically the worst combinations for coconut palm, they seem to be handling all the abiotic stress quite well

Look at Plant Maps.. They include numerous places in Europe in their data.. Spain for example: Only " fyi " i might add is i don't know if they did an update ( to their maps ) the same way Plant Maps data was updated here in the states, back in 2023. Believe the Euro maps can be viewed in both C and F scale as well.

Cold is on its way down the 'pike... S. Florida you're on alert. -Begins to bring in plants- Ryan

I don't have any scale for correct measurements but you can see from the picture. Much smaller seeds , 5-6mm. First bloom, single stem, low quantity...

okay I'll bite!!! Zone 8b PNW. I'll send you a DM.

Yes they are "pricey"however good luck finding one in this size anywhere in the country for sale ! I'm located in San Diego area

I don’t know Brad52 but the owner’s contact information is at the bottom of the first post.

I have not been able to find the real estate listing anywhere - is it online yet?

I see them watching you from behind that petiole!

That’s good news. Interesting little ferns especially the coloring of fertile and infertile fronds. I’ll post a few photos in a bit. Tim

These had no sign labels and I don't know for sure what they are, but are here for your enjoyment. Any educated guesses on what they might be would be truly appreciated! At the end of the walk, a pair of gleaming white Bizzies is, to me, the ne plus ultra-- a song for the soul.

Was briefly in Recife recently, visiting in-laws for the holidays. I'd always wanted to visit the chic, upscale RioMar Recife shopping center and finally got a chance on this trip. Remembering this thread about the Palmetum from a few years ago, I decided to pop outside in the sweltering heat and snap a few quick photos of palms while family shopped. The Palmetum lies along this esplanade in front of the mall (view taken from the deck of the food court): This was clearly the dry season. Loved seeing so many palms one never encounters in my freeze-prone part of Texas. Veitchia merrillii: Chrysalidocarpus (Dypsis) leptocheilos: Chrysalidocarpus (Dypsis) lutescens: Arenga undulatifolia: with detail of beautiful leaf texture: Syagrus cearensis: Coccothrinax barbadensis: Dictyosperma album 'rubra' I was relying heavily on signage to identify the tropical specimens beyond my ken. However, walking along, it quickly became clear that there had been some monkey business with at least a few of the plaques. For example, this one said "Sabal minor," which it clearly is not--I'm guessing Sabal uresana? This one had the label for Sabal maritima, but am wondering if it is Livistona decora. While this one said Sabal mauritiiformis, its leaves didn't have that radiating spoke-wheel look-- could this be the S. maritima? I also believe the sign gremlins did a switcheroo on these two palms: --labeled Elaeis guineensis but probably Veitchia arecina and labeled Veitchia arecina but probably Elaeis guineensis: This had the plaque for Aiphanes minima. Any thoughts on what it really might be? This one was labeled Dypsis ambositrae, which should be a crownshafted palm: could it be Syagrus schizophylla-- whatddya think? Not sure on this one-- it says Bactris sp. Whatever it is, it was massive. Some other labeled palms, which do appear to have the correct signs... Phoenix reclinata: Livistona chinensis: Licuala spinosa: Coccothrinax miraguama: Butia purpurascens: Beccariophoenix madagascariensis: Thrinax radiata: Copernicia alba: Saribus (Livistona) rotundifolius: Wodyetia bifurcata: Trunk of Chambeyronia macrocarpa: Carpentaria acuminata: Gaussia maya: Sabal bermudana: Bactris setosa: These didn't have plaques but I am putting my best guesses: Chrysalidocarpus (Dypsis) decaryi Some type of Acrocomia(?), with trunk detail: A clumping palm, possibly the Hyphaene thebaica: Old man palm, Coccothrinax crinata: Possible Caryota mitis: Hyophorbe lagenicaulis: Likely Hyophorbe verschaffeltii: Appears to be Syagrus romanzoffiana: Probable Acrocomia (Gastrococos) crispa: This may be the Bentickia nicobarica and Attalea oleifera referenced in the companion thread: Phoenix sp.: Apparent Copernicia sp.-- possbily prunifera: Possible Pritchardia pacifica: Copernicia hospita: Elaeis guineense 'Entire leaf' Phoenix roebelinii: Possibly Kerriodoxa elegans (I stayed on the pathway and did not check the leaf underside): A Licuala, perhaps var. peltata sumawongii

Beautiful, although that glabrata is going to need a babysitter...!

Oh ok thanks! Ill go ahead and buy it! Ill also break out my Venturi Hydroponic drip system that I just have laying around 😂 that being said having irrigation would be a dream to me. my palms in summer get what comes from the sky and maybe when I throw the hose down and if I bother to move it around to evenly water everything. 😂

Another fine 69 ..on your Tuesday ( 11:42AM ) this time... Forecast say 72, for the afternoon but, we'll likely get above that.. Upper 70s ( ..and above?? ) arrive tomorrow.. Rest of the week / weekend / holiday ahead? ..looking great. Eyeballing some forecasts today as we peer into the end of the month, all stay warm right now but one in particular could have us flirting with toasty as we reach the end of Jan. Not calling any AI - aided forecast model's thoughts on target, at all ..but, today's 12z thoughts from the new AIGFS could be interesting to keep an eye on.. ..When i look for " heat " signals in any of the forecasts here in the Desert ..or even out in CA, i'll eyeball certain clues in model data output.. 500mb height anomalies, and 1000 - 500mb thickness ( Dam ) heights for example.. Other factors aside, generally speaking, 564mb thickness ( Dam ) heights often lead to what we're seeing now.. mild to warm ..but not hot. Current forecast for Thursday, when we ..and some spots around S. Cal. could enjoy a few 80s.. Cross the 570mb mark, ..and temps can get pretty warm. 576mb?.. See that on a map, esp. this time of year, and you could be seeing early hints that your area may be setting some records. Currently suggested forecast for the 29th.. 588+ 500mb height anomalies are also interesting for the same time period, ..should they occur.. Thursday.. Max 500mb peak of 585 over N. and Cen. CA.. 582 over AZ and S.Cal.. ..Suggested 500mb anom. heights, On the 28 -9th.. 588+ heights for Cen. / S. CA. and AZ. Here?, being south of the 576 line / under 588+ 500mb anomaly heights could indicate temps exceeding the low / mid 80s.. Same model's thoughts for surface temp. anomalies on the 28th - 29th: 5PM on the 28th: Keep in mind, Anomalies are measured in C ..not F. 5AM on the 29th: ...Again, just one model's thoughts and ..as always, this look could ( probably will ) flip n' flop this far out. While other model thoughts ( ECMWF, EC - AIFS, GFS ) keep things warm, right now, none are quite as warm as the AIGFS' es. Regardless, ..end of Jan. / start of Feb. < ..and final 28 days of winter 25 - 6 > could be interesting, region- wide, ..if this sticks.

A built of Basselinia inflorescence’s. B. eriostachys and B. glabrata. Tim

Here is my Sabal defuniak seedling that I had dug up under the tree back in 2023, has had slow growth but it’s expected since it’s in a more shady spot. First photo is May 2023, second photo is January 2026. I’ve just put it there and been letting it grow on its own, not helping to much and letting it do its own thing. Also I am an hour from Defuniak springs here in Okaloosa county Florida

I will never forget the awe I felt the first time entering the long driveway, so exotically planted out. I had to stop and take photos again and again. But then the curving ride uphill to the house, crossing a small stream (small on a dry day). To this day it leaves me speechless. The right person, or people, to take over stewardship of this remarkable and unique home and garden are out there somewhere. I hope they will find you. Marketing internationally, as you are essentially doing here, is a good idea. As Tim expressed, it's wonderful to know you will remain part of the Hawai'i Island community. All will be curious to learn about your next project, whatever it may be. Wishing you continued success!

Fresh water but ..Washies definitely don't have issues w/ consistently wet feet, .out here at least. ..or dipping their trunks into the drink, look closely.. Agua Caliente Park, Tanque Verde area of Tucson, 8 / 2021.

Hey Tim, you may look at staying small and slow growing as a benefit with this palm. I’ve had one for years and it requires regular maintenance, more so than most other palms in the garden. Energetic clumper with rather sharp serrated leaf edges that can actually give paper cut like ouchies. It’s no small mass of vegetation either. Attractive plant though, but depending on your climate, give it lots of room. Tim

I hear you! I made the update once to Dypsis Decaryi but I’m not changing name tags ….AGAIN! I am not a botanist but I know the botanical names of all my palms . I find that most visitors to our garden don’t really care . When I identify the palm , they ask “ what’s the common name!” Some of my friends are convinced I’m making up these names Cyphophoenix , Chrysalidiocarpus , Archontophoenix , Dypsis , Rhopalostylus and so on. “ Harry , you really need to get out more !” Harry😎