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   NEW "FREEBIE" FORUM NOTICE

   March 7, 2011 by PALM MOD

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   This is a new forum for all members (any registered user) to use if they have palm/plant related items that they wish to give away. This is mainly envisioned for the free distribution of seed, but can also include palms, such as excess seedlings, all the way up to in-ground giants. It could also include materials such as pots, soil, or shade structures needing removal. Under no circumstances will any schemes to make money be tolerated. In addition, be certain that live plant material that you may be shipping or receiving complies with any regulations pertaining to inter-state or inter-continental agricultural trade.

   

   Last reply by cathyand80, July 21, 2020

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   Chrysalidiocarpus Decipiens seeds

   August 31 by Harry’s Palms

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   I have many seeds available to those that want them. They are fresh and viable ( volunteers sprouting around parent) . Just cover shipping if you would be so kind. Send a message with address and how many . Prefer continental US only. Thanks , Harry

   

   Last reply by Harry’s Palms, 4 hours ago

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   rio grande valley Ebanopsis ebano (Texas Ebony)

   September 18 by 5am

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   Free, come get it. It puts on fast growth in short bursts in an interesting sort of zig zag growth pattern. Very mean little thorns under the leaves. Blue 5gal bucket for scale.

   

   Last reply by JohnAndSancho, September 18

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   I want your “junk” palms

   September 8 by MrTropical

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   Hey everyone, the title sums it up. I’m looking for the unwanted palms. I will take any and all, seeds/seedlings/etc. If it can be mailed without much hassle, I want it. I’m located in coastal North Carolina but up for a challenge if you have palm paraphernalia that is Zone 9B+ Thanks for looking!

   

   Last reply by JohnAndSancho, September 8

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   Dypsis psammophila

   August 18 by blue240z

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   I’ve had this for a few years and hasn’t done great for me. If someone has a greenhouse or fancies themselves a great grower you’re welcome to it. Pickup in San Diego CA. Brendan @858-414-858nine

   

   Last reply by blue240z, August 18

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   Palm trees going begging in SoCal (SB)

   August 11 by Sean Osborne

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   This post will take a bit of patience. Hi folks, I’m in an … interesting situation. I have recently taken over caring for my father, Barry Osborne’s, extensive palm tree collection in Santa Barbara. Dad pretty much gave up on it 10 years ago do to failing health, and when his elaborate drip irrigation setup began to fail, Mom had some gardeners put in sprinklers. This is Santa Barbara. The water bills are immense. I am slowly re-establishing the drip irrigation system and phasing out the sprinklers. But. There are dozens of palm tree seedlings and some good-sized volunteers which have come up in the watered area over the past decade. Once I shift over to dr…

   

   Last reply by Sean Osborne, August 11

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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 Fusca, June 17

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   Dublin, ireland - free washingtonia seedlings

   May 30 by Slifer00

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   Pickup only, located in D15.

   

   Last reply by Slifer00, May 30
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    Phoenix hybrid (reclinata x canariensis) x rupicola

    September 16, 2021 by Josue Diaz

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    I have ripening seed of this hybrid - the seed parent is a hybrid of unknown parentage. I purchased it as Phoenix reclinata, but it is likely a hybrid of reclinata and canariensis, or dactylifera and canariensis. Either way, solitary with small but yummy fruit, and very rigid leaves. The pollen parent is a Phoenix rupicola from RPS seed. I hand pollinated the flowers, but it's also likely they could have received canariensis pollen from one of several mature canariensis or from a mature dactylifera on my block. Free for pickup in Fresno

    

    Last reply by rarepalmaddict, May 24

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    Free Hura crepitans -Dynamite/Sandbox Tree- Seeds

    February 24, 2016 by Loxahatchee Adam

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    I have some fresh Hura crepitans seeds available off my tree here. I've yet to hear any do their namesake dynamite pop though. The pods are all maturing on the tree and opening on their own. When I take the seeds out, they are soft/leathery shelled and white. No hard brown seed coat. I'm not sure if they will air dry to that or? They feel firm and fully formed inside though. I attached a pic (seeds laid out are from larger pod). I'm not sure if it's better to wait till they harden off first or send them fresh and soft. Anyone have any insight they can post here? Send a PM if interested.

    

    Last reply by Joneszm, May 14

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    Free Washingtonia in La Habra

    March 19 by DoomsDave

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    As noted in other threads, a PSSC member is going into assisted living and is selling and giving away various palms and other plants. Here’s a Washingtonia filibusta free to anyone willing to come get it. Shoot me a PM.

    

    Last reply by PAPalmtrees, May 8

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    Free Chamadorea radicalis seeds

    March 1, 2023 by DoomsDave

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    It's long past time. Shoot me a PM with your mailing address, and I'll mail you some Chamadorea radicalis seeds. No charge. Don't be afraid to ask again, if you have to, or show love if you got some and they grew! Spring really really is here, or soon will be!

    

    Last reply by Subwoofer, April 9

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    Pinanga Sp. Maroon Crownshaft - 15 gallon - free - Big island, HI

    March 21 by Hilo Jason

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    Free 15 gallon Pinanga sp Maroon Crownshaft. Don’t have a spot to plant it and would love to see it go to a good home. It would appreciate some filtered light to look its best. Currently in full sun which is why it’s not its best looking. Direct message me if you want it. Located 10 miles north of Hilo in Pepeekeo.

    

    Last reply by Hilo Jason, March 21

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    3 aloe thraskii

    November 11, 2024 by OB Burt

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    I have 3 aloe thraskii in pots, tho rooted in the ground of differing sizes for pickup in San Diego . MUST take all 3. The tallest is about shoulder high in the pot. This is a tree aloe. I can text pictures if you're interested. Burt

    

    Last reply by Jeremy, green thumb, March 13

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    3 Sabal Palmetto - Non-Lisa Lisas

    January 31 by Josue Diaz

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    I have three Sabal palmetto Lisas that are not showing the Lisa trait (fused leaflets). I don't want to dig and ship these, but if anyone is in the Fresno area and would like to dig them up and take them they are free to a good home. They'll make nice, standard Sabal palmettos. Once they get too big, I'll likely dig and dispose of them. Josue

    

    Last reply by PAPalmtrees, February 20

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    Calla "White Giant'

    December 5, 2024 by Darold Petty

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    I have two 1-gallon starts of this calla for give away, no shipping, you must visit my garden ! https://www.plantdelights.com/products/zantedeschia-aethiopica-white-giant

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, January 19

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    free Hunter boots

    January 18 by Darold Petty

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    My pair is well worn but still in excellent condition, US men's size 9. There is really nothing gender specific about these boots, the women's equivalent would be 10.5 or 11. I can't wear them any longer due to an increase in my calf diameter. Local pick-up at my garden only,... a six pack of microbrew dark ale would be appreciated ! https://hunterboots.com/products/mens-original-tall-rain-boots-in-green-mft9000rma-hgn13?variant=46499671671076

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, January 18
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    Vasconcella quercifolia

    January 13 by Josue Diaz

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    A neighbor's tree branch came down and broke a big portion of my Vasconcella quercifolia. My loss is your gain! If anybody would like cuttings and you are driving through the Fresno area, you are welcome to some of these. (Sorry no shipping). Keep in mind these are female and will need a male to set fruit. Jury is out on weather papaya will pollinate, but other vasconcella will. Cuttings are BIG My poor tree was loaded with fruit too 😢

    

    Last reply by Josue Diaz, January 13

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    seeds of Rhopalostylis baueri v. Cheesemanii

    January 3 by Darold Petty

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    I have approximately 50 seeds from last autumn's harvest. The harvest date was November 17th, 2024. Free to the first respondent within the 48 contiguous American states. If you don't require so many, then play it forward and distribute some to other persons. My parent tree comes from wild collected seed by Keith Boyer in the 1980's. I obtained it as a 4 inch seedling from Keith's friend and my mentor, the late Garrin Fullington. I ground planted the parent tree April 13th, 1986. Because of my always too cool microclimate the parent tree makes seed only every 2 or 3 years. I gave seed to Jungle Music several years ago, so if you purchased this species from Phil it …

    

    Last reply by gyuseppe, January 10

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    Chamaedorea microspadix, large pot of three plants

    January 5 by Darold Petty

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    I had 5 plants in the ground along the perimeter of my garden. After a gopher attack I had 3 plants with just a few roots, too few roots to support the plants and keep the stems upright. Rather than discard these 3 palms I packed them tightly into a large container. That was about 14 months ago. All 3 survived and have begun new growth, including new shoots from the soil line. I am fairly certain that both genders are present in these 3 palms. The overall height is about 7 feet tall. (I'm not kidding, can you get this in your vehicle ?) Please note that there are at least 2 forms within this species. This form has narrow leaflets with a green backsid…

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, January 10

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    Sabal Mexicana seeds

    January 7 by Dimovi

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    I have a bunch of Sabal mexicana seeds free for anyone near Austin. I could ship anywhere else if willing to cover shipping.

    

    Last reply by Dimovi, January 7

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    Theobroma Cacao Seeds

    November 16, 2024 by Johnny Palmseed

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    I have some extra seeds from a cocoa pod. These are very tropical plants and the seeds or beans are the foundation of chocolate. They seem to be easy to germinate as I was soaking them and some started to pop in the water. PM me if you are interested. John

    

    Last reply by Josue Diaz, December 15, 2024

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    Free Parajubaea coccoides

    October 28, 2024 by NorCalWill

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    A bunch of seedlings were emerging at the Oakland Palmetum a couple of years ago that needed to be relocated. It is well rooted in a 5 gallon container and looking for a forever home. Free to good home in Northern or Southern California.

    

    Last reply by Jadd Correia, December 2, 2024

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    Principes & Palms 1988-2014

    November 23, 2024 by NatureGirl

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    Clearing out my bookcase. Issues 1988-2014. Free, Pick Up in Satellite Beach

    

    Last reply by NatureGirl, November 25, 2024

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    Canna jaegeriana

    January 22, 2015 by Darold Petty

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    The good news; I collected a high elevation form of this Canna in Ecuador in 1996. It grows very well here in San Francisco, a cool, humid USDA zone 10A. The stems are about 9 feet high, the foliage is reminiscent of Heliconia, hummingbirds are crazy for the flowers, it grows all 12 months of the year, every stem makes good seeds. The seeds are viable for a long time. I have a large crop of seeds. The bad news; The foliage is damaged by wind, similar to banana. The seeds are difficult to germinate, with a low percentage of success. I tried scarification but that just seemed to increase rotting. If you have a good technique share it with me! More good news; …

    

    Last reply by ASHCVS, November 9, 2024

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