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Dypsifying Hawaii
by bgl- 26 replies
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The lowland Hawaiian rainforest, even though it's fairly sparse in the number of species, is pretty spectacular, and I'm fortunate to be able to enjoy it every day. A couple of years ago I built a trail (one of several) and also opened it up in one area it to create a clearing in the forest. I only removed Tibouchina and Strawberry guava, two alien and very invasive plants, and did not take down a single native tree. Then I got sidetracked with other fun things to do, and my little clearing in the forest quickly developed into "weed central". My plan all along was to plant Dypis palms in this area. About 6 weeks ago I decided it was time to tackle the weeds the oldfashion…
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Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco
by PalmGuyWC- 18 replies
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I went over to San Francisco yesterday to the Strybing Arboretum to inspect an area where some palms might be planted. I have several Parajubaeas that I've been growing up to be planted somewhere in San Francisco, and Darold Petty also has some Ceroxylons that he would be willing to donate to the Arboretum. The palm planting area is in the old Sunset Garden right next to the main entrance to the Arboretum and is about an acre. Most of it is a large expanse of lawn with plenty of sun, and the soil is sandy. It would be a perfect place for palms except.......the place is over run with gophers. I have never seen so many gopher mounds and there are hundreds of them. I see…
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Seeking information on Trachycarpus (all species)
by RobG7aChattTn- 4 replies
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I'm trying to gather up all the information that I can find about the history, native habitats, natural ranges and distinguishing characteristics of all the species and varieties of Trachycarpus. I'm looking for books, people, and any recent research that might help me compile as complete a list as possible. You can leave information and/or comments here or send email with or without attachments to robgarren@hotmail.com. I am especially interested if anyone has any information concerning Chinese history of Trachycarpus fortunei. I found a book in English called "The Chinese Recorder and Missionary Journal" on googlebooks that talks about Chamaerops excelsa (aka T. for…
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I'm just wondering if anyone has heard from Jason Cox lately? I know he was building a house etc, but I haven't seen him around for ages. I just wouldn't mind contacting him, but I'm not sure where to find him now. Anyone know. Best regards Tyrone
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Virtual Palm Tours.
by chris.oz- 12 replies
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Want to take a Palm Tour of Port Douglas ? Save cash. Dont get on a plane. Just Google 6 Wharf st Port Douglas and select Street view. Navigate down to Wharf st This is the photo. The Bismarckia in frame is the palm from which my avatar is taken. [ remind me to get a better avatar ] See the foxtails in Macrossan st Port Douglas. See how your favorite palms are growing: eg. The newport beach coconut etc Google say they will be updating periodically in future. Maybe ! You can do this in many places eg: Florida Of course you only see the front gardens. **** Note***** Dont attempt this unless you have broadband internet !!!!!
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Approaching a milestone on Palmtalk
by Cycadcenter- 5 replies
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Just looked at the bottom of the page and say that we were up to 199,904 posts Should go over 200,000 posts today The Moderator can move this wherever thay want to!!! Bruce
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Chamby red leaves
by Walter John- 21 replies
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Pleasantly surprised this morning on seeing a new Chambeyronia leaf open up, how's yours going ?
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Small Chunked Pine Bark
by buffy- 10 replies
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I wasn't happy with my sand mixtures (weight and compaction). I've just switched to small chunks of pine bark with a bit of perlite and compost-y soil. What are y'all thoughts on this mix. Drains great. Holds moisture. Light.
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rooftop pix
by paulgila- 32 replies
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while i was up on the roof taking pix of the new construction project(see ohana nui) i took some shots of the garden.roofpix are fun due to the added danger element. 1st is a butia capitata that is getting big on the north side of the yard.setting seed again,hope i can get some before the rats take it all. giant aloe,mimosa tree & schizolobium. piper with caryota in back opening new leaf. wodyetia.
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Palm Ids needed
by Palm Guy- 5 replies
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Hi all, Ids needed please... 1 - think this is a Syagrus but which one? 2 - Believed to be a weird looking Howea. There are two of them that look identical in the same park 3 - need Id on the fan palm 4 - Think its a veitchia...which one? Been told Winin and Arecina(montgomeriana) 5 - Chamaedorea of some sort? 6 - Tall Roystoneas...These ones dont have a bulge and are skinny from heel to crown with fewerk,less bushy fronds than both Regia and Oleracea which are both on the island 6 b - here are two others growing side by side across the road from the previous one. 7 - Archontophoenix of some sort - don't see many of these around although both Alexandrae …
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Lutz or Kuputz
by _Keith- 4 replies
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Well, after looking at all of the data, and deciding what was BEST FOR ME, I decided to order the Lutz Fertilizer Spikes for my palms. After completing the easy online order form I was happy until the last step when the "error" message came back. So, I went back and hit refresh, and it said denied due to duplicate order. OK, it seems in spite of the error message it went through. Then, came the second cocern. Today, in the mail I got a great letter, all kinds of great data, and the order sheet confirming my order for 125 potassium spikes. Panic. I didn't order Potassium Spikes, I ordered the maintenance spikes. I had all kinds of horror in my mind. Wrong order…
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Bigger Satakentia around my pool
by Ken Johnson- 22 replies
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Satakentia is one of my favorite palms. This picture shows why. What do you think?
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Just transplanted
by Ken Johnson- 12 replies
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This palm has been the subject of many posts lately. This one shows how green the leaf basses are even after many years.
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Images of bud rot
by PricklyPearSATX- 12 replies
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A few days ago, the two newest leaves on this juvenile sabal brazoria were dried and discolored. The next day, the spear pulled. It was planted in March 2008. Sabal brazoria is a variation of sabal minor. I pretty much knew that it would die, so I pulled up the plant. Thought I would take some pictures. I think I know what caused the rot. Probably overwatering. The picture below shows the roots missing on one side. This is the side where I had put the irrigation. (The only other possibility was some bug. I've dealt with agave snout weevil and their damage is similar)
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Paging Caryota experts
by Walt- 1 follower
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I purchased this caryota palm bare root by mail from a California source maybe 6-7 years ago (I'm in Lake Placid, Florida). It was sold to me as Caryota ochlandra. I thought C. ochlandra was not a clumper. I'm I wrong about this? After a few years in the ground an offshoot emerged, and is now about 1/4 the size of the mother plant. I've found this palm to be a fairly slow grower, at least compared to C. mitis, which I have two big clumps, one now in seed. Can anyone tell from the photos below what species caryota this palm is? Does it appear to be ochlandra? If not, what do you think? I have another caryota, a clumper, that I need I.D.d, but I will have to ta…
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Dypsis carlsmithii
by Wai`anae Steve- 5 replies
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I have a number of seedlings about 8 inches high. Can't find discription in my books. How big w/this get and can it take sun?
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NT Government House Open House
by ariscott- 34 replies
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I thought I would post this here... since I didn't travel anywhere (Dean - if you have to move it, I wouldn't get upset). Last weekend was NT Government House open house. It only happened once a year. I heard that the garden was nice and it was a must to go and visit... but I didn't realise it would be that nice. It is 20 years of constant work for a group of gardeners. Everything is well grown and looked after. The house was on the edge of the wharf, so it has steep slope to one side. It makes the gardens very interesting with meandering path. It would've been hard to garden and weed in the beginning, I would imagine. It has everything, not just palms; huge trees (I …
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Sow whats new
by Tassie_Troy1971- 5 replies
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I am trying is pure washy filifera and rhopy sapida ( in a not so warm setup). here is my mix of peat moss sandy loam and perlite.
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Clinostigma Ponapense
by ellidro- 18 replies
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Just curious if anyone has tried one in SoCal. Floribunda has them for sale as one gallons at a reasonable price. Thanks to Jeff's pricing I sometimes experiment with marginals and at times have been pleasantly surprised.
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I think juveline palms look the best
by newtothis- 15 replies
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Just a alcohol observation as I'm waiting on our neighbors for barbecue 10-15' high or so, a few feet of trunk, this is the sweet spot. For a suburban neighborhood backyard.
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Someone is Giving Me a Palm
by _Keith- 11 replies
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A friend who knows I am into palms, just sent me an email and says I have 2 of these you can have, bring your shovel. 6' wood fence for scale. I assume this is Sabal minor. And don't they have some massive underground thing going on? So, what is ahead of me? How much do I dig? Are the roots gonna die back anyway? Do I cut the foliage back? I want these palms, somebody give me the technique, please.
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Bayer Advanced Tree and Shrub
by PricklyPearSATX- 18 replies
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I've got a lot of Texas rhino beetles in my yard. They are palm borers. I'm trying to prevent infestations on my young (mostly one gallon) transplants. Is it safe to use Bayer 12 Month Tree and Shrub Insect Control with 1.47% Imidacloprid on my new transplants? It seems to be the only product approved for borers... Thank You Very Much.
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Fertilizer burn/damage
by CromulentKevin- 13 replies
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Hey y'all! I went a little nuts fertilizing the palms (with apex palm plus) in my front yard. I'm afraid I might have used too much. And I'm curious what symptoms I should look for if that is the case? And how long these symptoms would take to show up? I used an amount that was what they recommended for a medium level of fertilization. However, they suggested going all around the dripline. In my yard, much of the dripline is concrete, so I'm afraid I put an amount of fertilizer that should have been spaced out in a large area, instead condensed too heavy in a smaller planting bed. Anyway, I've never burned anything before, so I just want to know what can happen to palms…
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Palms in pots permanently
by newtothis- 10 replies
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Say I want to grow some palms that are close to my zone but out of it. Say one year it might get to 20F. I'm thinking of just keeping certain palms in pots permanently. THere is someone here from NY I think that ships his palms to a nursery during the winter. I think he buries the palm in the pot when it warms up. THe benefit I see is I can put them in the garage with a space heater during the winter and I think I heard you can stunt growth if you don't want a 100' plant?? Also if I have to relo I can take it with me. Can we discuss pros/cons of this
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Coco Nuts
by sur4z- 31 replies
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The Town of Palm Beach in its infinite wisdom decided it needed more Palms (which isn't a bad thing), but all in a row and all the same size?? This stretch of County Road was lined with Queen Palms but they were very scruffy and were removed (which was a good thing), but the new Cocos look like ants marching. The following photos are a little dark and I will post better ones if this thread goes anywhere. The trees looked to be spaced 10-12 feet apart and cost $1500 each. (You hear that Ken?)
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