DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   What about Roystonea regia

   July 21, 2010 by palmsOrl

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   Yesterday's topic regarding the northern extent of coconuts in Florida got me to thinking about the other common indicator species of a fairly frost-free (approaching tropical) climate within Florida, Roystonea regia. It is worth noting that this species is significantly more cold hardy than Cocos, but still basically a zone 10 palm in the long-term here in Florida (as well as elsewhere). I came up with a map of the long-term range of this species within Florida, even taking this past winter into account. I included the Orlando urban heat island (something I didn't do with Cocos), since even after this past year's record breaking winter, I have yet to see a dead specim…

   

   Last reply by BeerPlant, July 21, 2010
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   Trithrinax brasiliensis & acanthacoma

   March 2, 2008 by Nigel

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   PACSOA has been updated. Trithrinax acanthacoma Trithrinax brasiliensis I think the old photo of fruit on the Trithrinax brasiliensis page is of an acathacoma.

   

   Last reply by realarch, July 21, 2010
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   My only pics of the Darian Garden

   July 19, 2010 by MattyB

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   I decided to let the pros take all the pics and I just tried to soak up the atmosphere. I did manage to snap this one with Jeff after he snagged this A. catechu dwarf during the auction. What a score! And he's the only one who can grow it anyways! Click below for a short video I took another one of the saddest looking auction plant ever but it's too big to upload. The end. Worst PRA docudrama ever. It was a real treat to spend some time with Jeff. He's a cool dude, fun, and can slang the snark with the best of them. Great to see you Jeff.

   

   Last reply by MattyB, July 21, 2010
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   Livistona drudei

   July 15, 2010 by Jonathan

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   Gyusepppe asked me the other day whether Livistona drudei (we both have small seedlings) is hardy in climates like his and mine where temperatures can go down to about 0C (32F) or a bit below each winter, but as mine are still in the greenhouse, I cant answer his question yet. This species seems to be pretty uncommon in cultivation - Gyuseppe had heard that it wasnt hardy in Southern Europe - I'm wondering if anyone in the US has info regarding its hardiness to light frost? Heres a pic of one in North Queensland to spark your memory! Cheers, Jonathan

   

   Last reply by edbrown_III, July 21, 2010

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   Palms for cold, wet, clay

   July 20, 2010 by iwan

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   OK, I am in a planning/planting mood. I have a seasonal "creek" that flows with winter rain and stays wet/boggy until spring. Looking for something that is solid 9A hardy and can tolerate cold, wet feet and full summer sun. I know this is a tall order. I already have Acoelorrhaphe wrightii and a couple of Phoenix reclinata hybrids planted. I am thinking Livistona, Sabal, or possibly some less common Phoenix maybe? Serenoa repens is another possibility, but I would prefer something trunking with a reasonable growth rate.

   

   Last reply by nomolos, July 21, 2010
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   My Darian photos

   July 19, 2010 by John Case

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   Many of my photos are duplicates of others....I will not comment unless asked, as there is a lot I do not remember...age and experience limitations...

   

   Last reply by John Case, July 21, 2010
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   Trachycarpus princepts seed germinating

   July 20, 2010 by yachtingone

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   I got about 30 seed over two years ago. They seem to germinate in early spring. That is until today! The first year I had 7 germinate. A year later 2 more germinated. Two years later (this spring 2010) 3 more germinated. At this point i had 14 seed left. I have always had them in damp peat in a freezer baggy. I put the bag away in a kitchen cabinet. Today for the heck of it I took the baggy out and noticed to white spots. I opened it up and much to my suprise there was 8 germinated seed!!! Unfortunately one looks like it is dampneing off . I have 7 seed left and thier back in the cabinet. I have over the last two years put them in the freezer…

   

   Last reply by yachtingone, July 21, 2010
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   A must see mature premium garden!

   July 19, 2010 by yachtingone

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   This was a very good day for me and my physcotic addiction to nature! The 1/2 mile long+ meandering trail was long enough to get disorientated! I was very happy to be in the group guided by Dr. Mardy Darian. Dr. Mardy Darian is flanked by a few other legends in the palm tree world in this pic! A few more pics of the tour getting started. More pics comming!

   

   Last reply by paulgila, July 20, 2010
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    guess which dypsis Dr Darian told me grows fastest in southern Califoria ?

    July 19, 2010 by trioderob

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    any guess ?

    

    Last reply by Tyrone, July 20, 2010
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    I know palm trees look great, but are they a hassle to maintain?

    December 10, 2009 by marrylucas234

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    Hello friends I like Palm trees because it looks great.I have a new home and i am thinking about some palm trees. Someone told me that its expensive to keep them looking nice.It needs more attention and care. What do you think?

    

    Last reply by Jose Blanco, July 20, 2010
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    Bismarkia Spacing...

    June 26, 2010 by OverGrown

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    I have a lack of options.. The farthest distance I can plant two bizzies in the only available section in my planter is 11 feet from the center of the palms. Do you think this is too close? I remember looking at the ones from Balboa Park but can't recall the distance, I did notice one of the bizzies planted there was developing a crooked crown from being too close. If this doesn't work, I may have to do some transplanting of other plants. What do you guys think?

    

    Last reply by trioderob, July 20, 2010

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    Some Pics of the Darian Tour!!!!!!

    July 18, 2010 by BeaumontTropics

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    here are some pics I'm sure many of you have been waiting too see. this camera does not do this garden justice, Mardy, wherever you are, you are the man!!! I can't possibly identify these, maybe some of you can chime in and help....I'm still a rookie here folks.

    

    Last reply by yachtingone, July 20, 2010
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    Spacing for Bismarkia

    July 19, 2010 by iwan

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    I have three holes bored in an approximate equilateral triangle, 7-10' on center. Is this too close for a group of Bismarkia?

    

    Last reply by Walter John, July 20, 2010

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    A difficult day in paradise (a palm nursery)

    July 17, 2010 by peachy

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    It began badly. Very badly. I had taken a pretty palm to be identified by that cute and clever chappie at the palm nursery. After a very cursory glance, he announced it was only a carpentaria.(dont you dare say it Ari) . My dream of it being a rare chamaedorea or pinanga now shattered, I settled down to the serious business of buying palms. A family arrived. Unleashed their horrendous children who promptly started shrieking and sprinting all around the place, knocking palms flying and breaking fronds and generally wreaking havoc. After nearly sending me flying and no reprimands from the alleged parents , I asked them to desist. No effect. Then I TOLD them to desist, usin…

    

    Last reply by Wanderanwills, July 20, 2010
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    Trachycarpus princeps and T.princeps-green (Nova)

    March 4, 2010 by garrytsen

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    Here is a comparison between T.princeps and T.princeps-green(Nova) Leave Color: T.princeps is a bluish palm and nova is a dark green one different from the gray green of T.fortunei. Roots: T.princeps has very deep roots and 1 year old seedling could develop over 20cm long roots whereas nova spreads its ambient roots more evenly . Leaves: T.princeps seedlings of 1 year old have quite slim strap leaves of less than 20cm long,normally 15cm similar to T.fortunei and 0.5-2cm wide as opposed to long and wide leaves of 20-40cm and 3-4cm respectively. Princeps leaves are spreading horizontally whereas those of nova stand almost upright. Growth Rate: T.princeps has no…

    

    Last reply by Wanderanwills, July 20, 2010

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    Palms suggestions for shady place 1 2

    July 15, 2010 by basilios

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    I have some space in my building's part of the garden that gets little sun and I'd like to plant a few palms (my space is limited..). What species would you suggest? Till now I've thought of arenga engleri, livistona chinensis, rhapis and maybe some chamaedorea. I've already planted a couple of chamaedorea radicalis seedlings, a ch. microspadix about 1.20m. tall, a rhapidophyllum hystrix baby and a sabal causiarum seedling (I have some spare seedlings of this species grown from seed) in a place that gets maybe a couple of hours of direct sun. I know sabals like a lot of sun, but is it impossible to grow them in mostly shade? A final question. There's a more sunny p…

    

    Last reply by Sutter Bob, July 20, 2010

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    A little of this and that

    July 20, 2010 by buffy

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    Here's my Arenga engleri I put in the ground at the start of the growing season. Nothing too impressive, but..... Look at the two shoots coming up from both sides. I guess I wasn't expecting this for a year or two. Here's a nice shot of Butia archeri as its gaining some form. The ultra compact form of these is really cool. The older fronds are greenhouse stretched, but the four most recent fronds are compact and curvy.

    

    Last reply by Lowey, July 20, 2010
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    ID please

    July 13, 2010 by ariscott

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    We went pass Darwin Entertainment centre the other day to go to Glenti festival (yummy yiros...) and we found a few of these at the back of the centre. We didn't even know they were there... Which licuala are they? Well, I think they are licuala. Managed to get a few seeds, might go back in a few days to see whether more is ready. Thanks very much for your help. Regards, Ari

    

    Last reply by JASON M, July 20, 2010
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    Video of Oklahoma's native Sabal minor in habitat

    July 19, 2010 by Palms in Tulsa

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    Wes Lanphier and I discovered this beautiful native population of McCurtain County Sabal minor in August 2006. Thanks to Wes and " Oklahoma Gardening" for this excellent video documentation.

    

    Last reply by Palms in Tulsa, July 20, 2010
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    livistona Jenkinsiana

    July 18, 2010 by gyuseppe

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    on total of 5 seeds of Livistona jenkinsiana, are were born 2 some info please? full sun burn leaves?

    

    Last reply by Luisd, July 19, 2010

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    Palms of Australia Order Delayed?!

    July 7, 2010 by Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)

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    This morning I got a note from Amazon stating my order will be delayed. There wasn't a reason just a bunch of generic gibberish so does anyone know why? My book has been on order since March.

    

    Last reply by Moose, July 19, 2010
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    Seed I.D. please.

    July 17, 2010 by Logolight

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    Hey all! I hope everyone is well. I've been on hiatus for a while. I Lost about 80% of my collection from the freeze here in Jacksonville last winter, but now I'm working on building the collection back again. A friend of mine brought me some seeds from south FL but they didn't take a picture of the tree they came from. So can anyone identify these seeds for me please? Here's a few pics of them. Thanks. Dave.

    

    Last reply by Logolight, July 19, 2010
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    Thoughts on Mardy Darian's Garden and the Man

    July 18, 2010 by Dypsisdean

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    I'm glad so many turned out for Mardy's tour. I hope this served to give more people the first hand experience necessary to form their own opinion about Mardy and his garden. So much rumor and passed down "gossip" always surfaces when he has been discussed over the years. And while it takes more than an afternoon such as you all enjoyed, I would hope it gave you at least a glimpse into this unique, complex, and uncompromising individual. But it should certainly serve as a better perspective from which to evaluate what always seems to be a derogatory comment from someone when it comes to a story about Mardy. And believe me there are thousands of fascinating stories. Mar…

    

    Last reply by Central Floridave, July 19, 2010
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    Thrinax radiata

    July 18, 2010 by SubTropicRay

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    Can Thrinax radiata be grown in shade? I lost an 8 foot tall specimen (planted in 1998) during this year's freeze but hard-headed me will try this one again. This time, I'd like to grow it under high oak canopy where the frost can be kept at bay. Can these grow well in shade? Thanks in advance, Ray

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, July 19, 2010
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    extremely lush and green Syagrus romanzoffiana

    July 12, 2010 by Eric in Orlando

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    This Queen Palm, Syagrus romanzoffiana, is growing near my girlfriends' house. It is one of the greenest and lush specimens I have seen. Finally stopped and got photos of it

    

    Last reply by Eric in Orlando, July 19, 2010

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