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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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   10 gal livistona saribus

   September 4, 2016 by carver

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   I have a 10 gallon saribus that needs a new home, pick up only. It's been getting neglected and I don't have the space for it. Pm me if interested

   

   Last reply by carver, December 9, 2016

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   11 2 ish gal Livistona Chinensis (Chinese Fan Palm)

   September 11, 2020 by chad2468emr

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   Hey there, Today I bought “one” 3 gal Livistona Chinensis from HD and they managed to find a way to cram 14 into a single pot which... well that’s something else. I gently separated them all and I have to say for the most part there was minimal root loss, but since I can’t promise anyone these are in the best of shape, I’d like to offer them for free. I kept my three fav out of the bunch and they are now potted individually. I just can’t bring myself to toss the rest of them since they are really healthy looking little fellas and if someone with the space and the patience was looking to line a long driveway with them or something, they would look really nice in…

   

   Last reply by Sabal Steve, November 2, 2020

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   15 gallon Cannomois grandis

   April 23, 2024 by rhallford826

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   I have a Cannomois grandis in a 15 gallon pot, unfortunately I couldn’t keep it happy. It needs a new home for someone who can meet its very specific needs. Text me if interested, free! Pickup in Newbury Park, CA 91320. I cannot hold the plant for long, so whoever is able to pick it up first gets it Thank you 🙏

   

   Last reply by rhallford826, April 29, 2024
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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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   2 Free Dypsis Plumosa

   May 15, 2022 by Josue Diaz

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   I have two 5gal Dypsis plumosa for someone with a warmer locale (Southern California). I have tested them in Fresno for 2 winters and although they survive, they take a beating. They will not be good long-term plants here. These two came from Darold (who i believe got them from someone in San Diego, so they've made their rounds throughout California already. They were struggling big time in chilly San Francisco. In Fresno, they love our summer but struggle in winter. These will do best, I think from LA southward in a frost free climate. Pick up only in Fresno, or we could arrange delivery in Southern CA. feel free to message me here.

   

   Last reply by Josue Diaz, May 15, 2022

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   2 free howeas

   July 27, 2013 by paulgila

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   i have 2 howeas in containers that i no longer have room for,approx. 5 gal. size, that i would like to give away. local pick up only. pm me for details. they aren't the purtiest howeas but if you dont take em they are going in the trash.

   

   Last reply by palm tree man, February 14, 2014

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   23 Free Butia capitata

   April 4, 2015 by KCDPT

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   I have 19 in liners and 4 in 1 gallon pots. Super overgrown, they need a good home. I live a few miles north of Escondido off the 15, come pick them up.

   

   Last reply by JubaeaMan138, April 9, 2015
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    25 Washingtonia filifera seeds (US shipping)

    June 25, 2016 by Small palm

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    Hey palmtalk, I have about 25 Washingtonia filifera seeds (California Fan Palm) that I'm willing to give away for free! They are leftovers from what I collected last year. I germinated many of these during the fall of 2015. I just took 2 of the seeds out today to float test them and they are still good seeds. The ones I'm growing germinated in about 2 weeks. These are easy to getminate. If you want them, all I ask is that you pay the shipping, and live in an area where these will grow. The California Fan Palm is great for areas that are hot and dry during the summer. This is perfect for people that live in inland California, Nevada, and Arizona for example. …

    

    Last reply by Small palm, July 1, 2016

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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 free giant royals

    February 27, 2017 by redant

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    see this thread http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/52871-any-professionals-take-these-royals/

    

    Last reply by redant, February 27, 2017

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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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    4 Majesty Palms Mid TN 5-6' Local pickup

    August 30, 2019 by Allen

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    I have 4 majesty palms you can come pick up. They will need to be potted as the pots they are in fit into a planter I have and I can't get more of them easily. they are in 7 gallon pots and in good shape. I will wrap in plastic bags for pickup.

    

    Last reply by Allen, August 31, 2019
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    48" box Bismarcki Nobilis freebie

    May 12, 2021 by William1088

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    I have a 48" boxed Bismarcki 'Nobilis" that I need taken out of my front yard. Its about 9'-10' tall x 9' wide x 7' deep. The ladder in the pic is 8' tall. It is very healthy. I need to move it out for maintenance reasons. I'm in Palm Springs, Southern California

    

    Last reply by mydateplams, March 22, 2022

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    6 Free Coconut Palms 20+ feet Fort Myers Florida by 8/4/13

    August 2, 2013 by HorsesnPalms

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    So sad to think these will be cut down by a tree company!!! These are not my trees, but believe me if I had a way I'd go get them myself. http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/grd/3975229482.html Call the owner asap if you can save them. 239-440-5795

    

    Last reply by HorsesnPalms, August 2, 2013
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    7 Species - 35 Seeds

    September 8, 2017 by Small palm

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    I currently have 7 different species of palm with a total of 35 seeds. I will list the species below with the quantity. I bought these seeds last spring (2016). I've been trying to sprout them over the last year, but I've had no luck. I know Palm seeds usually need bottom heat from a heating pad to sprout. Scarification can help them sprout too. I haven't tried bottom heat or scarification on these. The only reason I'm selling these is because I need to make room for some other seeds that I will be growing later this year. I don't have time or room to grow a large variety of plants. There's no guarantee they will sprout, but I gave them the water float test and they…

    

    Last reply by Small palm, October 24, 2017

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    7,000 Sabal minor seeds

    November 13, 2014 by The Silent Seed

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    Older seeds - Can't remember if they are 1 year old, or 2 years old. Just don't want to deal with them. No idea if they are still good - and won't bother toying with them. Cover the cost of getting them to you - and if you have something to trade, even better. PM me with the number of seeds you want, and whether you want to offer something in trade or not. (NOT NECESSARY.)

    

    Last reply by TexasColdHardyPalms, February 3, 2015
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    8 Sabal Palmetto for free (Houston area)

    May 30, 2021 by CiprianS

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    Hey guys, I have eight Sabal Palmetto Seedlings which I got from eBay in April for $84. They are in ground but since they are very small and it rained heavily these days I can easily dig them out. The reason why I want to give them away is that I don't have space for them anymore. So, if you are in the Houston area just reply to this email and those seedlings will be yours. Of course that I will give them away for free but please hurry because I need to give them away soon.

    

    Last reply by CiprianS, January 13, 2022

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    A few free palms - come dig em up

    May 31, 2012 by Hilo Jason

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    I'm going through the yard and removing a few palms that don't seem to be 100% happy. I'm looking to dig these up ASAP to make room for new plantings. Come and help dig them, bring a few pots and they're yours. PM for details, directions. First come, first served. Hyophorbe Verschafeltii Gaussia Maya Licuala Ramsayi All 3 of these got a bit beat up this past winter, but should recover nicely if put in a good micro-climate and given some TLC. I'd rather give them away and give them a second chance then throw them in the greens bin. I might have a couple more as well, so whoever comes to get these might end up with some more if interested.

    

    Last reply by Hilo Jason, June 6, 2012
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    A. cunninghamiana 'Inga Hoffman' seeds

    August 12, 2024 by Patrick

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    I have about 180 of these that I'll send out in small packets. These were mostly ripe but the squirrel just discovered the fruit this afternoon after I pulled a batch of seeds this morning. So, off they all came. PM me and I'll see what I can do. If you wanted to repay me postage, that's cool, but if not then no worries. What makes these special is that they ought to be somewhat cold hardy. The parent tree made it through the '89 freeze out here in California and Castro Valley (where said parent is located) saw probably low 20's. Not sure of the number but the data is out there if you are inclined to look it up. There are 4 people I've already sp…

    

    Last reply by Patrick, August 13, 2024
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    Acoelorrhaphe wrightii seedlings

    September 12, 2018 by ParkerK

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    Hey there, not sure how common this palm is or if it’s that desired but I don’t see them that often in Socal. That being said, I’ve got about 50 seedlings here if anyone wanted to snag them (venmo a couple bucks for shipping is cool), trade (preferrably) or what have you. Germinated 7/22/18. PM me my palmy homies if you’re interested.

    

    Last reply by kinzyjr, November 2, 2018

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    Acoelorrhaphe wrightii seeds

    November 14, 2022 by aztropic

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    Interesting palm seldom seen in Arizona. These have been occasionally available at local nurseries,but here's your chance to grow your own from seed. Whoopie! Local pickup aztropic Mesa, Arizona

    

    Last reply by Hardypalms, February 22, 2023

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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

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    Adonidia merrillii 'Christmas Palm' seeds

    November 13, 2022 by aztropic

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    Best known as a 'Christmas Palm' this tropical is easy to sprout and grow in a greenhouse or sunny window in Arizona. Don't be shy, stop on by and pick up a few. Local pickup. aztropic Mesa,Arizona

    

    Last reply by aztropic, April 1, 2023

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    Agave Silver Surfer

    August 31, 2023 by JubaeaMan138

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    I have an oversized 15 gallon silver surfer that is dieing to be planted . If someone would like it I would love to gift it to a good home . Pick up In riverside California . Pm me

    

    Last reply by JubaeaMan138, August 31, 2023

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