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London Palm and Exotics Tour 2022 - TOP 50
Ryland replied to UK_Palms's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE
Great selection of photos. The Washingtonia in number 9 is absolutely massive! It's also encouraging for my much younger garden, in a similar climate - my Brahea, Washingtonia etc. probably have a good chance of looking like these in time. I have an update on the Washingtonia in number 20, as I was there in November 2021: -
What is the coldest temperature your Washy has endured so far this winter?
Ryland replied to SALOttawa's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS
It's probably hardly worth contributing this, mine saw -2.2ºC (28ºF) so far this winter, last winter it "endured" an ultimate low of -2.7ºC (27ºF). No damage at all this winter, but last winter I had some minor damage to leaf tips where there was some material leaning against/contacting them. It's worth noting that in light frosts, even when it doesn't actually go below freezing, there is a disturbing darkening of the fronds that looks like damage, but it always seems to return to normal after a day or so. Photo from this morning showing this effect, it is currently below freezing (-0.5ºC) for the fourth time this winter - you can still see the damaged tips from last winter. I don't think there is much filifera in this one at all. -
Looks good! Nice video update. As it's looking that well in January, it's a good sign for it staying well through the rest of the winter - good luck!
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Splurge purchase - why do I keep doing this??
MarkbVet replied to Chester B's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS
Great value! Can't resist a bargain hmmm? Hehehehe! -
London Palm and Exotics Tour 2022 - TOP 50
PalmsandLiszt replied to UK_Palms's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE
I have been to the Palm Centre a few times many years ago (probably not long after they moved to that location—early 2000s); can't remember seeing any Jubaeas then, but that wouldn't have been the primary focus of my attention. I do remember they used to have a lot of massive Trithrinax campestris, shipped over from the Argentine pampas (those were billed as hardy, so I wonder if you've come across any?), and a really pretty decent selection of tropical palm and cycad seedlings (several of which I bought, although, alas, none are still alive; my most prized was a Dioon caputoi). Also tree ferns such as tropical Cyatheas and other delights; it was like a botanic garden where everything was for sale! Their selection today (if the website is anything to go by) is incredibly paltry; I suppose there's not much money in interesting palms and other plants that need to be grown under glass when you have a London rent to pay for a comparatively large footprint. It's a pity, although I appreciate they have to make ends meet. -
Splurge purchase - why do I keep doing this??
Las Palmas Norte replied to Chester B's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS
Don't feel bad. At one point I had a 1,000 sq. ft. greenhouse/coldframe with $30,000 worth of plants. -
Splurge purchase - why do I keep doing this??
MarkbVet replied to Chester B's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS
And then you'll move to another house and do it all again! Yup, totally normal... -
Brrrr...
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much as i like parajubutia it implies that Parajubaea was the seed donor, which would be the reverse cross. So I'd shy away from that one. If I may ask, where are u having labels made? I eventually want nice garden labels, though I've got hundreds of desert plants to label, so cost may push me to hand make labels (got a plan for that lol)
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Really nice comparisons! That sunkha hybrid has a very tall thin trunk (and leaves) compared to the JxB! Probably a faster grower too, let's hope it's really hardy in our climate zone. Thanks much for sharing, you've got me sold-- on the appearance of the plant at least. TIme will tell on the hardiness. Crossing my fingers & toes...
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Splurge purchase - why do I keep doing this??
Chester B replied to Chester B's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS
It’s a good deal. They’re already germinated, worth the time, I think. Around here it’s pretty easy to get all the seeds you’d ever need, and germination rates are usually excellent. I had a few hundred fortunei like you have palmettos. I give them away to friends and started planting them around. As long as the rabbits don’t get to them they do well. If I need palmettos I’d be happy to trade, but I already have more than I can handle. -
Franken Brahea - before and after
edbrown_III replied to DoomsDave's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE
probably 25 years in the ground more or less -
Hey Guys, A very Tropical Palm grown in Canada indoors, Fourteen months in the making and Finally a multi leafed Frond , on my Christmas Palms.
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Thank goodness it's already gone. There is someone on Etsy selling big lots of Windmill seedlings... https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyHeartsNurseryCo?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1094072308 I have 5 big pots of probably 200 sabal palmetto seedlings each in them that i have no idea what to do with...
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Pritchardia beccariana MAYBE
WaianaeCrider replied to WaianaeCrider's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE
Yea I'm leaning toward that. When I saw the small seeds a few months ago I was "pissed". But still it's a nice looking strong palm if somewhat common over here. -
Pritchardia beccariana MAYBE
mike in kurtistown replied to WaianaeCrider's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE
Pacifica is a distinct possibility. -
Sorry yes 24F. Thanks @Swolte
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Splurge purchase - why do I keep doing this??
Chester B replied to Chester B's topic in COLD HARDY PALMS
Some guy on eBay. One lot only, I happened on the ad probably minutes after he posted. Good timing. -
Mine saw 28 degrees last year the day I planted it. It’s a 15 gal mule. I planted it the first week of February. It’s been super healthy and the cold didn’t bother it. This winter it’s seen 28 degrees also.
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Well it is aging like fine wine! Really looking forward to seeing what the next 7 1/2 years brings My ass is saying this every day. Surprised my hoa hasn't told me to dial it back yet
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Mine little seedling went through -8.3C this winter under an overturned wheelbarrow with a few Christmas lights underneath. Looks totally fine after that ordeal.
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@Chester B I really, really, really should not ask…. But where from?
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Welcome to Palmtalk, I think he means 24F and not -24F (just in case you misread and/or were completely new to palms and cold) In general, a well-established, healthy, and mature palm can survive temperatures like 17F. However, to be sure it survives, you may want to protect it well. Wrap the palm in multiple layers and add a heat source around it if you can (like incandescent Christmas lights - remove immediately after the extreme event passed). One thing to consider is to cut all the fronds (maybe leave a spear) in situations where a heat source is not possible and the palm is hard to wrap. Now (the meristem and) the palm is much easier to wrap with multiple layers. I got a mule through 3F that way. Good luck and let us know how it goes! ~ S
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London Palm and Exotics Tour 2022 - TOP 50
Chester B replied to UK_Palms's topic in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE
Love the Braheas and the Jubaeas aren’t too shabby either.
