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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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   A couple Butia odorata

   Saturday at 11:02 PM by quaman58

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   My neighbor has a couple of these that he left in big tree pots for way too long. He’s in the San Diego area, and it appears they’re both nearly head high. But he’d like to see them go to a good home.

   

   Last reply by quaman58, Saturday at 11:02 PM

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   Free Endangered Pritchardia napaliensis in SoCal

   December 19 by Sherman Library & Gardens

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   5-gal Pritchardia napaliensis free to a good home. For pickup only local to Orange County, CA.

   

   Last reply by Sherman Library & Gardens, December 19

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   Pseudophoenix Sargentii Seeds

   December 16 by Johnny Palmseed

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   This years crop looks like a bumper crop. The seeds are just starting to ripen. PM if you want any. US only please. John

   

   Last reply by aztropic, December 16

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   Free Brahea armata & armata hybrid

   December 15 by Josue Diaz

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   I have several hundred seedlings of mixed armata and armata hybrid. The seed for the hybrid came from @DoomsDave and are off his "frankenbrahea" hybrid. The pure armata came from a local armata. I was growing these in ground and was slowly potting them up, but I'm having some cement work done and had to pull these out lest they be removed or buried beneath concrete. Free! Come take as many as you'd like - no shipping sorry. For pick up in Fresno.

   

   Last reply by JohnAndSancho, December 15

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   Leucothrinax Morrisii Seeds

   December 11 by Johnny Palmseed

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   So I collected this years batch and decided that I just don’t need them since I have a bunch of volunteers popping up near the adult. Also, I haven’t had much luck with germinating them myself even though they seem to be growing well in the ground. Ideally, I would like to send 1 or 2 packages at most. I believe that I have around 40-50 seeds. PM me if you are interested. US only John

   

   Last reply by Johnny Palmseed, 21 hours ago
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   rio grande valley Zamia furfuracea

   December 10 by 5am

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   Free for pickup in Harlingen, TX. For scale

   

   Last reply by JohnAndSancho, December 11

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   Livistonia decora - Christmas freebies - Spain only

   November 26 by guillerman

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   Last reply by guillerman, November 27

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    Sabal Palmetto seeds

    November 16 by JohnAndSancho

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    Tell me how many you want and pay postage. I don't want to count, so let's go from "handful," "a little bit," or a pile. I've still got some Minor too, all of these were collected locally from short and stumpy Palmettos. They've seen temps anywhere from 9° to triple digits, snow, ice, drought, monsoons, pretty much everything except fire and earthquakes.

    

    Last reply by JohnAndSancho, November 26
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    Mississippi Sabal Minor seeds - FRESH

    November 9 by JohnAndSancho

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    I can attest to the cold hardiness of these. They've seen single digits. They've seen snow they've seen ice they've seen triple digits. I don't know how long they've been there, and I left PLENTY. I dunno the legality of this, but I can always tell the cops they're just gonna sprout up and get mowed and the landscapers are just gonna cut. Anyway I've got more than I can ever use, I'm already sending off 2 baggies of them and should still have plenty. Pay postage and I'll send you some. I can get more. Reply here or DM me or whatever. I ain't cleaning them 😂

    

    Last reply by JohnAndSancho, November 19

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    Caribbean sabal, dates, California fans, and a fishtail

    October 16 by Ben G.

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    I have a few seedlings and small palms that I am willing to give away to anyone in or passing through the San Antonio area. I am not interested in shipping anything right now. First up, I have I sabal I bought as a S. causiarum. It does grow more quickly than palmetto or mexicana, but it took damage in the ground last winter at 27F and burned 100% at 23fF. So, I am not sure if it is actually causiarum. I have a trio of W. filifera as well: About a half dozen P. dactylifera seedlings, as well as one lager one that is already pinnate: And a fishtail I grew from seed. It won't last the winter here. So, it is either going to burn u…

    

    Last reply by JohnAndSancho, October 16

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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 5am, October 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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    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 Meangreen94z, November 28

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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 quaman58, Saturday at 10:58 PM

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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