DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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   Incredible Fall Lighting

   October 21, 2008 by TikiRick

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   What an incredible day weather-wise in South Florida today! Fall is my favorite time of year...lower high temperatures and a reduced angle of the sun....very conducive to photography. As I was loving the fall day, I spent the day trimming the front garden in the setting light. Here are some shots.... And you will see, the day ended on a wonderful note from the postal carrier! A gift from India!

   

   Last reply by palmislandRandy, October 23, 2008
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   ??? does any one remember????

   October 23, 2008 by Tad

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   Does anybody remember the guy from Houston he was selling his place to finance a move to costa rica or somewhere?? I want to say he was going to try and manage a "garden" for the Houston palm society or something?? He had some big palms in the ground and I think I have a buyer for a couple of his big braheas. I just cannot for the life of me remember what his name was. Thanks Tad

   

   Last reply by Tad, October 23, 2008
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   Chambeyronia macrocarpa...

   October 21, 2008 by DippyD

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   i potted up about 500 seeds in june and have had all but about 10 germinate....this is fine and dandy, however on a few of the seeds i have noticed something ive never seen before....... 2 spikes from 1 seed.. seemed very odd to me.. just wondering if anyone has had anything happen like this and if they both seem to grow or will one take over after awhile... ill snap some pictures in a few that way you can see the syameeze twin chambys... Palmfreek

   

   Last reply by Exotic Life, October 22, 2008
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   Attention Phoenicians

   October 22, 2008 by Rod

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   A few of us in the Metropolitan area of Phoenix (Arizona) are getting together at my home this Saturday @ 1 p.m.. If you are in the area, consider this an invitation to come by. My phone: 602.942.4420. Rod Anderson

   

   Last reply by Rod, October 22, 2008
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   Coconut growth rates

   October 4, 2008 by ruskinPalms

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   My coconut has really taken off this year. I felt that it was only an average grower over the past couple years. Maybe the roots have reached down to the water table now? Anyway, I am curious how fast other people's coconuts have grown. Coconut May 2006 (with a royal and A. cunninghamiana in the background...)

   

   Last reply by Big Tex, October 22, 2008

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   By the Chambey's Red Glare

   October 22, 2008 by DoomsDave

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   Howdyall: THought I'd snap a pic, yeah, I know, it's been done, but better red than dead . . . .

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, October 22, 2008
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   Backyard Bangalow

   October 21, 2008 by realarch

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   Always enjoy the bloom time of the A.cunninghamiana in the backyard. The inflorescence is at eye level so it's interesting to watch the progress. I've taken these photos over the last few months and always enjoy the colorful show. The first couple of shots of the emerging and developing spathe. Tim

   

   Last reply by realarch, October 22, 2008
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   Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

   October 22, 2008 by _Keith

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   Bought this little palm last fall on eBay. I potted it and promptly forgot it on the porch for our first freeze. Then it got blown off of the porch and stayed out of the pot roots exposed for a day. I planted it too early in the spring and it caught another light freeze. Just as it started to grow, spring winds tore it up so bad I had to mummify it to that t-post. So, it starts growing and looking good and here come the hurricanes. Again, I mummified it to the post. And yet here it is looking great again as it prepares to face its first full winter. Like the Energizer Bunny it keeps going and going. I am betting it will make it, at least till we have a "bad"…

   

   Last reply by realarch, October 22, 2008
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    Synchronicity

    October 22, 2008 by DoomsDave

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    Howdyall, snapped this pic about a week ago. I was just struck by the elegant way all of the spears in the picture (well, almost all) point in the same direction, same angle, etc. Like a bunch of ballet dancers . . . .

    

    Last reply by Gonzer, October 22, 2008
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    Post Pix of your Prized Potted Palms 1 2

    October 15, 2008 by newtothis

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    I sadly realize living in SA that I'll have to keep stuff in pots and move 'em indoors in winter. I've only got A.myolensis seedlings (5) on their 4th leaf, and a 3 leaf flamethrower seedling. I'd like to see picks of other "tropical" palms kept in pots in residential yards, the bigger the better! Tell it's age, what size pot you will stop repotting, what you will do then, etc. Scott

    

    Last reply by palmcurry, October 22, 2008
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    Butia capitata seed

    October 20, 2008 by Tampa Scott

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    I have 2 B.capitata and the seed on the two do not look the same. So what is the normal shape of the seed?

    

    Last reply by FRITO, October 22, 2008
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    Veitchia spiralis

    October 19, 2008 by Davidl

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    I have two that are growing pretty fast and hope they will survive in 10a.

    

    Last reply by glbower, October 22, 2008
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    Weekends Palm Exploits

    October 19, 2008 by www.dadluvsu.com

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    I prepped for cold season... Moved every pot and block and swept underneath... There was about 60 gallons of lost medium, fert, and leafy discard laying on the ground fabric, the prefect place for disease, fungus, and weeds to flourish! What palm activity did you do this weekend?!?

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, October 22, 2008
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    Washie has a tumor?

    October 20, 2008 by _Keith

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    I had a few minutes to kill earlier and was walking through a local nursery when I stumbled across this W. robusta. Thing looks like it has a tumor. Anyone want to guess as to the cause?

    

    Last reply by _Keith, October 21, 2008
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    What are these and how do I get rid of them

    October 17, 2008 by Gbarce

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    My young dypsises have spots!!! I am guessing its some sort of scale - sucking insect. Do I just soap it up?

    

    Last reply by gerard, October 21, 2008
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    I Need an Idea for an Exotic Tree or Palm

    October 16, 2008 by _Keith

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    So, the topic desciption pretty much says it all. I want to plant something out of the ordinary for my locale. Tree or Palm will do, but probably tree is best in this location. I am in Zone 9a. The area is in full sun and can stay wet for long periods particulary in winter. It does dry out in spring and fall, with summer varying, but will always have a shallow water table in general. Soil is clay/loam. This part of my site is on the south side, so wind tolerance/shielding is a plus. Now, who is up for a challenge?

    

    Last reply by Fouquieria, October 21, 2008
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    Chambeyronia Macrocarpa double header

    August 23, 2007 by Gbarce

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    I was going through the seedling area and found a pleasant surprise--- a chambey with 2 spears. I hope both spears survive till maturity!!!

    

    Last reply by Kris, October 21, 2008
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    Phoenix roebellini

    October 21, 2008 by quaman58

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    Hey all, There are 4 of these in a planter area that have served as a great filtered light nursery for seedlings. Earlier in the year, I noticed a definite decline in these 4 palms. Sparse crowns, numerous unopened spears & yellow spotting on many fronds give the palms a very anemic look. I think the trouble may have started post 2007 freeze, with a scale infestation I failed to notice for a while. (They're overhead so it's a bit hard to see up there without a ladder). Anyway, I've treated them with insecticides--repeatedly. Anyway, all thoughts appreciated! Bret The overall crown The base of the crown; note the spotting on the petioles Closeup of the…

    

    Last reply by quaman58, October 21, 2008
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    Should I worry about my palms hybridizing?

    October 20, 2008 by SD_Iconoclast

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    I have several large CIDPs in my yard and I have been using them as a source of seeds. I was just about to plant several other Phoenix species (sylvestris, Dactylifera, Rebelinii) with the intention using them for seeds too. Then I read all these references to "hybrids". Now I am scared. If I plant other phoeninx species in my yard, will I not be able to count on the appearance of the plants that grow from my seeds? Will I get rebelinii sized plants from my CIDPs? Will I get CIDPs from my Dactyliferas? Is there some reference material that explains what I can expect?

    

    Last reply by Kostas, October 21, 2008
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    What's Up With This Palm? (Part II)

    August 7, 2008 by tjwalters

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    I have about a dozen seedlings (one leaf) of J. altifrons and have noticed this pattern on a couple of them. Any ideas?

    

    Last reply by rthink, October 21, 2008
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    Help price Howea belmoriana

    October 19, 2008 by Ken Johnson

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    This post is an exersize in world opinion and price. Let me know your opinion on much a palm like this is worth in your part of the world. CFKingfish and I thought it would be fun to see what everyone thinks.

    

    Last reply by cfkingfish, October 21, 2008
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    liners and citrus pots...

    October 20, 2008 by DippyD

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    hey yall, im not sure if this is a problem or not however all the seeds that i have been sprouting since spring have been growing faster than weeds..i started planting most striaght into 1 gal pots, however i shortly ran out of room and need something that doesnt take up so much space...i know alot dont like the liners but it leaves me with no choice. although i am having a tough time tracking down where to buy the liners and the trays. somewhere in southern california would be great and im sure there is someone close. any information would be greatly appreciated.. thanks, Palmfreeek

    

    Last reply by DippyD, October 20, 2008
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    Oldest Kentia's in California?

    October 20, 2008 by deezpalms

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    I've seen two 50' Kentia's in Oceanside many years back. I'd like to take current photos of the two trees but don't remember exactly where they are. Any locals know the two tall boys I'm talking about? Any help is much appreciated.

    

    Last reply by osideterry, October 20, 2008
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    Palm Identification

    October 20, 2008 by mochimo

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    Hello.. I would like to ask about these Palm, what is the exact ID A look The leaf The seeds The stem I think its one of the Livistona species, but which one I dont sure. I suspect its the L.chinensis, but the stem are very rought..

    

    Last reply by paulgila, October 20, 2008
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    Last Palm Plantings for 2008

    October 20, 2008 by _Keith

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    Here is the first xButiagrus with a green trunk. And the second xButiagrus with a brown trunk And my Butia x jubaea. I got all 3 from from Palmsrgreat. All were supposed to in the ground in August, but a couple of hurricanes got in the way. I put them in less than a month ago, but they should still get in a couple of good growing months before winter sets in. Actually, I can already see some growth.

    

    Last reply by palmsrgreat, October 20, 2008