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   Giant "Pony Tail Palm" for Free

   January 14, 2015 by PALM MOD

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   I'm posting this in hopes this tree can be saved. It is in the San Luis Obispo, California area. Contact username "slosquirrel" for more information, or ask your questions here. Ponytail Palm Tree needs to be removed. Also referred to as an Elephants Foot Palm (because of the trunk). The scientific name is Beaucarnea Recurvate. Tree is approx. 15ft tall at the highest point and the base / trunk approx. 5ft in diameter. Has 3 large stalks (that could likely be separated to produce 3 individual trees). Tree is very mature (approx. 30 years old) and healthy, but could benefit from some pruning and TLC. A specimen this large is very rare as they are usually confined to s…

   

   Last reply by JubaeaMan138, June 4, 2015

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   Free Lytocaryum weddellianum Seed

   April 11, 2012 by LJG

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   Hi, I have 50 seed that just cracked off my two Lytocaryum weddellianum palms so I put them in 5 bags and will offer these up for free. PM me if interested. Len

   

   Last reply by LJG, April 15, 2012
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   Phoenix Dactilyfera - Variety 'Maktoum'

   March 15, 2011 by Kumar

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   P. dactylifera is for me a good germination candidate and for the past year have been busy reminding friends who go to the gulf on work or holiday to get different varieties. Today, I have got a dozen dates of the 'Maktoum' variety (apparently from the holy city of Medina). By way of description, these are quite large, brown rather than black, with a crusty peel and a dry interior that requires a bit of chewing - not one of those melt-in-your-mouth candy varieties. The taste is very agreeable though and it does not become sticky inside the mouth. The seeds are in excellent shape. I realize that this is not the best technique for cultivation but nevertheless, it is boun…

   

   Last reply by _Keith, April 17, 2011
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   Free seeds from Puerto Rico

   August 25, 2013 by Cindy Adair

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   Very limited fruit seeds and should germinate quickly if planted ASAP. I soak for three days, changing water daily. All will die probably below 50 F. Marang (3 seeds only), a couple of Garcinia laterifolia, a few rambutan and some Amazon grapes. Lots of Astrocaryum sp. seeds: solitary, very spiny, but lovely tree! A focal point for sure! Search my posts for photos or PM me if questions as I'm not 100% sure of the species name. I've promised a few already. For the rest, free shipping in the U.S. I'm not sure about shipping elsewhere and will decide depending on the response.

   

   Last reply by Grasswing, December 7, 2013

   • Fruit trees PR
   • Astrocaryum sp.
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   Dypsis lutescens free seed

   April 8, 2011 by Kumar

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   Alright, alright, no brickbats please ! I know this is one of the most overused palms around - I'm sick to death of it myself - but in the very very unlikely event you've been looking for this and failed, then I have gathered some from a luxurious clump belonging to a relative of mine here in Bombay. He was pruning his clump and since I show some interest in his lutescens (for the sake of politeness), he had faithfully kept the seeds, spathe and bracket aside for me before giving the unfortunate palm (15 feet high) the axe. 60 fully formed seed free from structural defects - only till next friday.

   

   Last reply by Kumar, April 13, 2011
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   Free Howea forsteriana Seeds

   March 24, 2011 by CardiffPalmNut

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   I have several hundred ripe seeds, please send me a PM if you would like some or all.

   

   Last reply by nico, July 5, 2011

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   Pritchardia pacifica

   December 27, 2012 by Steve Mac

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   Anyone visiting down here from northern Australia can take back the Pritch with them, it will eventually die down here.

   

   Last reply by Steve Mac, February 3, 2015

   • needs a hotter climate
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   Big Phoenix Sylvesteris

   January 11, 2016 by Sabal Steve

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   About 9 feet tall. The soil should be pretty soft. I'll be moving the deck railing at the same time.

   

   Last reply by Sabal Steve, May 1, 2016

   • you help dig

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    NEW FREE SEED OFFER - MOST ARE FRESH!!!!

    June 28, 2013 by The Silent Seed

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    Time for another big giveaway! I have a lot of irons in the fire, and need to free up some space! Most of these seeds are fresh (less than 3 months or thereabouts.) Some are already planted. The ones that say "pkt" I only have one, or two packets of. (Most of the packets are a little older. Winter-ish?) No guarantees on germination, etc, since we all grow our stuff differently. With the already planted seeds, keep in mind that they will be dirty, discolored, may have a light coating of mold, etc etc, since they are in dirt, in pots. A few things to keep this offer simple, and fun: there will be a flat fee of $5 and $10 depending on how heavy your p…

    

    Last reply by The Silent Seed, July 7, 2013

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    Free palms SoCal

    March 27, 2013 by jtinla

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    I have 5 rather large and heavy palms to give away. Free including nice container, only catch is you must haul away. I live in West Covina. The plants are: 2 bismarckia nobilis in heavy blue ceramic pots. Plant is root bound and should be planted in the ground. 2 brahea armata in tall containers, very healthy, heavy. 1 livistona chinensis in large plastic container, 5 plants in one pot.

    

    Last reply by SanDimas, April 16, 2013

    • Free plants
    • Southern California
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    Zamia loddigesii

    February 20, 2012 by Moose

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    I have 280 viable Zamia loddigesii seed that I want to give away. Membership has its privileges, IPS members will be given preference. Sorry, I am not willing to pay for the US postage for sending. I will be attending the South Florida Palm Society Spring Sale at the Montgomery Botanical Center on March 17, I can bring the seed there to those who want to get'um there. PM me if you are interested. Ron

    

    Last reply by Moose, February 25, 2012
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    Free Seed = Livistona sp

    May 22, 2011 by Kumar

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    I wrote an account of my findings at http://www.palmtalk....howtopic=28646. An outcome of that afternoon was some three dozen or more surplus seed of both varieties of what appears to be some species of Livistona (that I mistook for Pritchardia initially)? and which I'm giving away free. Let me know if you're interested. I don't know how feasible this is but if possible I would like to send the entire lot to one person in the USA if he or she is willing to thereafter post smaller quantities to all those who want any in North America - as this helps to keep my international postage costs low. Below are photos of the plants in question - yet to be identified - and see…

    

    Last reply by Kumar, June 23, 2011
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    Fresh! Chamaedorea tepejilote Seeds

    July 20, 2011 by tjwalters

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    I have some C. tepejilote seeds ripening on the (potted) palms - free to good home(s). Of course, trades are always welcome, too. PM contact info.

    

    Last reply by nico, September 6, 2011
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    Jamaican tall seedlings

    June 27, 2020 by redant

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    I have several nice talls that need a home to someone who would appreciate them for the beautiful palms they are. NO i will not ship in any way or form sorry, you want one you got to come get one. Shockingly the market doesn't seem to respond to these in my area, coconuts have become a dime a dozen around here and nobody seems to understand the beauty of a tall.

    

    Last reply by TaylorPlantHunter, February 24, 2023

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    FREE!!!! Many seeds

    March 5, 2013 by The Silent Seed

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    For THIS list only - these are seeds that are older and I don't want to take up valuable space by planting them, and having variable germination rates. Many should still grow. Any / All of the below are FREE!!!! You pay postage. No exceptions. I wish I was rich so I could just offer free shipping on everything, but I can't. When you PM me, list the ones that you want - and we will figure out the approximate postage based on how many you want. Some of them, I have MANY of - some I only have 1 packet of - take some, or all. Mix / Match. Thanks! Adenium obesum - 2 seeds Arbutus unedo Arenga tremula …

    

    Last reply by The Silent Seed, June 28, 2013
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    FREE large Arenga engleri to good home in So-Cal

    April 7, 2012 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall: One of the Arenga engleri in my bustling hedgerow of same was not happy, so I removed it. It appears that it just didn't keep up with the herd relative to the water competition from the other Arengas near it, and was starting to decline. It's now sitting in a big huge bucket of water waiting for someone to come and get it, take it home, and love it, or at least cuss it with grace. The picture shows it next to the infamous Green Monster, for scale. PM me, and arrange a pickup. First come, first served, sooner the better. When you get it home, let it soak a day or two in a bucket of water OUT OF THE SUN AND WIND. Then, plant it in a big pot, …

    

    Last reply by DoomsDave, April 15, 2012
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    Desmoncus sp.

    May 2, 2012 by Jeff in Costa Rica

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    I went for a hike in the rain forest near the Naranjo River the other day and collected some fresh Desmoncus sp. seeds. These were collected on private property with the permission of the owner. According to my Costa Rican plant books, there are four species of Desmoncus in this country so I am not sure which species these are. Desmoncus is a climbing palm and is very spiny, so beware! I can send out several small packets of seeds. Please PM me with your name and address.

    

    Last reply by Jeff in Costa Rica, May 17, 2012
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    What's out there?

    September 5, 2023 by JohnAndSancho

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    Dunno if I'm allowed to ask this here, but long story short I did end up losing my car/apartment and had to come back to my mom's. I could only squeeze a few of my palms in the U-Haul, and my mom dropped one of my L. Weddellaniums and her cats basically gave a hurricane cut to my C. Plumosa. I know @DoomsDave is always good for seeds, but anybody else have any cuttings/seedlings/seeds for a good cause to replenish my collection? I'll take any and everything.

    

    Last reply by zero, June 17, 2025

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    2 Pritchardia pacifica

    August 18, 2011 by Steve Mac

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    I dont want to keep bringing them in every winter. Can someone take them north where they will live. Or is there someone more southerly who wants to decorate their hothouse?

    

    Last reply by Steve Mac, August 18, 2011
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    AIUTO

    July 5, 2011 by nico

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    Salve A Tutti sono alla ricerca di semi di palme e di cicas e polloni Sono appasionato e collezionista. Se avete delle eccedenze fatemelo Sapere vi daro l'Indirizzo.posso pagare spese di spedizione. Infinitamente Grazie nico.

    

    Last reply by nico, July 9, 2011
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    Nice groundcover bromeliads - awesome flowers

    September 21, 2011 by ThunderSRQ

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    I'm going to be thinning out these bromeliads and will save some if any local folks want them -- they are a short (approx. 12" to 18") green variety that spread very slowly and do great under oak canopy. Tim

    

    Last reply by JD in the OC, September 21, 2011
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    Phoenix reclinata free, you dig

    January 26, 2014 by MattyB

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    This Phoenix reclinata needs more water than my dry rocky hillside. It's about a 24" box size. It's yours if you want to dig it up. Pm me

    

    Last reply by palm tree man, February 14, 2014
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    Free Plumeria Cuttings

    March 4, 2012 by CardiffPalmNut

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    I have several dozen White and White With Yellow Plumeria ( both are VERY Fragrant) cuttings from 1- 4 ft with branching available for pick up in Encinitas. PM if you want some or all. Aloha, Bill

    

    Last reply by CardiffPalmNut, March 10, 2012
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    Acrocomia aculeata - free

    October 9, 2012 by Lucinda

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    This is a downright nasty, dangerous palm and I've reluctantly decide to remove it from my garden. The tree is about 10 feet tall, actually very pretty -- but those thorns, oh my! It grows fast, needs virtually no attention. Free to anyone tough enough to dig and carry it away. Otherwise I'm going to cut it to the ground. Location: Snead Island, west of Palmetto, south of Tampa, just north of Sarasota. p.m. me if you're interested, Lucinda

    

    Last reply by palm tree man, February 14, 2014

    • you dig
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    Teddy bear palm trays

    August 5, 2015 by redant

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    Several trays of teddy bear palms (IDK which one) for free. They will be going into the compost pile soon if nobody wants them. Local pick up only, no shipping. about 24 or 36 seedling that really need to be potted up.

    

    Last reply by Josh-O, September 9, 2015