NWpalms@206 439 Report post Posted May 9 (edited) Just some new palms to enjoy. If only the sun would come out and stay, 3 weeks to June and I have 39f on for 2 nights of the 10 day forecast. Enough already!! Anyways, Trachycarpus Nanus and Trachycarpus Princeps both 20g, the nanus was said to be mid teens age and is about 3ft. Vashon Island 8b/9a. Good looking palms I’d say. Edited May 9 by NWpalms@206 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trustandi 288 Report post Posted May 9 The princeps is so beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse PNW 704 Report post Posted May 9 Ok... I know most addicts know better than to ask this in public but who's your dealer? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWpalms@206 439 Report post Posted May 9 12 minutes ago, Jesse PNW said: Ok... I know most addicts know better than to ask this in public but who's your dealer? lol these actually came from a guy named Bryan, in Renton WA, he had a video of his jubaea he brought from San Diego floating around, that maybe chesterB uploaded I think? has a pretty impressive place and collection. BackYardTropicals I believe is his Facebook page. Knowledgeable and passionate for palms that’s for sure, can talk to ya all day about palms! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse PNW 704 Report post Posted May 9 I think I know who he is, Bryan Labounty. He has a youtube channel and is in the process of establishing a commercial location. He's doing a lot of work to the site himself by hand and documenting occasionally on youtube. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWpalms@206 439 Report post Posted May 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, Trustandi said: The princeps is so beautiful! Isn’t it, I’ll probably grow this one out a few yrs in the 20g and give it a nice dapple shade microclimate. Really a nice looking variation. Supposedly not quite as hardy as fortunei. Edited May 9 by NWpalms@206 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWpalms@206 439 Report post Posted May 9 16 minutes ago, Jesse PNW said: I think I know who he is, Bryan Labounty. He has a youtube channel and is in the process of establishing a commercial location. He's doing a lot of work to the site himself by hand and documenting occasionally on youtube. Thanks. Yes that’s him, one man show guy works his ass off that’s for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flow 235 Report post Posted May 10 T. nanus usually looks more delicate with very deeply and evenly split leaves. Also, it should be flowering at this size. I am not saying it is not a nanus but an unusual one for sure, maybe a hybrid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWpalms@206 439 Report post Posted May 10 (edited) 6 hours ago, Flow said: T. nanus usually looks more delicate with very deeply and evenly split leaves. Also, it should be flowering at this size. I am not saying it is not a nanus but an unusual one for sure, maybe a hybrid? I have thought of this possibility. I’ve seen a lot of nanus pics lately and some look like mine some look more like you describe. I can only take the sources word for it as he seems to have a reliable reputation. I Have also read that they can take until teens to flower. Said his collection of nanus was 12-17 yrs old, this one a bigger one of the group but not biggest. I would expect flowering soon whatever it is. Got the funky sideways clumping trunk for sure. Edited May 10 by NWpalms@206 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWpalms@206 439 Report post Posted May 10 (edited) Looking closer actually looks like a flower stalk was trimmed off, ( at the base in second pic) it’s oval not half moon like the cut off fronds. Appears to be flower stalk? Edited May 10 by NWpalms@206 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
