Clinostigma

[realarch]

Just an ode to what is absolutely one of the most beautiful palms I've grown in my garden. Some have come and gone, others are  small to medium, and some seedlings. A monster of a palm when mature, dropping volkswagen sized fronds crushing anything unlucky enough to be in the way. Trunks of younger specimens are beyond compare and seemed to glow with their white waxy film. Fast growers, water lovers, and pendant leaves that shimmer in the slightest breeze. Here are a few photos.

C. samoense

[realarch]

More C. samoense....

[realarch]

C. 'Hawaiian hybrid'

Tim

[realarch]

C. savoryanum....

Tim

[realarch]

Seedlings with entire bifid leaves. 

Tim

[joe_OC]

Now this is palm porn!   

[Tracy]

2 hours ago, realarch said:

C. samoense

Stunning trunks Tim!  I sort of wish I could grow them here (minus the water demand).  I have had success with Clinostigma savoryanum in my Carlsbad garden but as you say they are thirsty.  I don't think I've seen any C somoense attempted in gardens here in California, but have to wonder if maybe the Hawaii hybrid might stand a chance here.  Thanks for sharing the photos!

[Hilo Jason]

Incredible!  I need my small Savoryanum to pick up the speed in my garden. Can't wait for it to get that "perfect palm" look!

[palmfriend]

Oh my god, thanks for posting! 

One of my absolute favorites - 

best regards

Lars

 

[PalmatierMeg]

Fabulous palms, Tim. I've researched trying to grow them here but they are quite cold sensitive and intolerant of my alkaline soil.

[Eric in Orlando]

Awesome palms!!!

[Eric in Orlando]

4 minutes ago, PalmatierMeg said:

Fabulous palms, Tim. I've researched trying to grow them here but they are quite cold sensitive and intolerant of my alkaline soil.

Meg, C. savoryanum is probably the hardiest Clinostigma. I have had it growing here for awhile, it even survived the 2009-10 winter when all other Clinostigma died. So climate wise you should be able to grow one. There are some at Fairchild so I think they can tolerate some alkalinity.

[Palm Tree Jim]

One of my favorites!

Thanks for sharing.

[John hovancsek]

Darn. I knew there was a palm that I was missing on my new order to florabunda.. I have tried to germinate seeds with no luck. These are one of my favorites 

[Kim]

Such beautiful photographs to show off the most perfect palm on earth.

[doranakandawatta]

Such beautiful photographs to show off the most perfect palm on earth. thanks !

[Kokioula]

The Clino genus is so beautiful! C savoryanum is especially graceful. I am growing these in ph8 sand, while not as massive as inland soil grown plants, they are still very green and healthy. Growth rate definitely affects the spacing of leaf scars, which are displayed beautifully in your specimens! Aloha

[CLINODAVE]

Great palms, Tim.  Clinos forever!  I took a pic of one of my own this morning so it would feel appreciated LOL

[mike in kurtistown]

Here's my entry; Drooping frond not ready to come off, but trunk just like the other one.

[realarch]

Mahalo for all the comments and appreciation for such a outstanding palm.

Tracy,  C. savoryanum does well in Ca. from what I have seen on this forum. 

The one in my garden is destined to stay small since it is growing in a small crack in solid rock. I'm surprised is is a large as it is.

Tim

[bgl]

Tim,

As you know very well, Clinostigmas and especially samoense, are clearly on top of my list of favorite palms. The stature and simple elegance of these palms is hard to beat, and yours show that so well! Never get tired of seeing a Clinostigma samoense and great seeing the photos in this thread!

Bo-Göran

[realarch]

Glad you caught this thread Bo! Oh yeah........I know where this palm ranks on your' best hits' list.

Tim

[Hilo Jason]

The Clinostigma in my Hilo garden is nothing to show yet (Floribunda 1 gallon) but my California Clinostigma Savoryanum is looking pretty good.  I took this picture last month when I stopped by that garden.  

[Davidl]

Timothy those are some nice palms! I