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The below Livistona speciosa was planted from seed brought back from the IPS Biennial in Thailand some years ago.  It now stands at 3.35m (11 ft.) tall and is 2.84m (9.3 ft.) wide.  The big wide shiny leaves make this a very attractive palm IMHO.  How many of you are also growing this palm and might be able to share a pic?

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Hawaii Island (Big Island), leeward coast, 19 degrees N. latitude, south Kona mauka at approx. 380m (1,250 ft.) and about 1.6 km (1-mile) upslope from ocean.

 

No record of a hurricane passing over this island (yet!).  

Summer maximum rainfall - variable averaging 900-1150mm (35-45") - Perfect drainage on black volcanic rocky soil.  

Nice sunsets!

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Dear Al  :)

lovely still,do you have any close up of the trunk & its leaf fronds ?

thanks & love,

Kris  :)

love conquers all..

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Yeah,

Really nice looking palm!

Robbin

Southwest

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Al...I think that may be the one I have that I've been trying to get an ID on. Mine gets cold damage easily, but grows super fast. I'll post a pic soon.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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These pics were taken awhile back...

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Winter 2007...defoliated

winter 2008...severely burned

I think it must have tropical origins whatever it is. Unburnrd plants nearby...varig tupidanthus, sabal mauritiaformis, musa, ravanela.

Mine pushed about 6 new leaves this summer, so will grow out of its ugliness quite fast.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

Posted

Steve,

That 1st photo looks like Sabal minor, the 2nd Livistona mariae or L. rigida.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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Al,

I've been growing one here for about 5 years.  Apparently, L. speciosa is now synonymous with L. jenkinsiana.  As young plants, they are identical.

Ray

No one cares about your current yard temperature 🙃

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It is a nice palm, very similar to L. jenkinsiana. I think they are lumped currently into L. jenkinsiana but have heard that L. speciosa might be split back out. Here is ours;

L. speciosa

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L. jenkinsiana

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Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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I have been growing L. jenkinsiana for 2yrs. It did get a little leaf burn on 2 leaves  at 27d. My biggest problem is the wind shredding the leaves. I will give it this summer to shape up or its out of here.

Scott   :cool:   Citrus Park FL. N.W Tampa   www.aroundmyhouse.com                                                                                                      

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(Eric in Orlando @ Apr. 07 2008,08:33)

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Steve,

That 1st photo looks like Sabal minor, the 2nd Livistona mariae or L. rigida.

Eric....you're absolutely right re the first pic. I goofed and put a pic of S minor in.

As for the other...It gets whacked by the slightest cold weather, making me think it's not Mariae or Rigida.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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L. rigida is more tender than L. mariae. I had a L. rigida at my old house and it used to get burned around 27F. L. mariae is good to low 20sF.

Eric

Orlando, FL

zone 9b/10a

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(Eric in Orlando @ Apr. 07 2008,12:39)

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L. rigida is more tender than L. mariae. I had a L. rigida at my old house and it used to get burned around 27F. L. mariae is good to low 20sF.

Eric....I only got to the low 30's and this palm burned. Variegated Agave Attenuata weren't harmed. This palm doesn't have the deeply divided leaves or maroon juvenile color like Mariae or Rigida...

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Sorry, Al, if I hijacked your thread.

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

Posted

My Livistona mariae has survived 10F.  OTOH, it is relatively easily defoliated.

Best Wishes, merrill

merrill, North Central Florida

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(merrill @ Apr. 07 2008,22:01)

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My Livistona mariae has survived 10F.  OTOH, it is relatively easily defoliated.

Best Wishes, merrill

Merrill,  has it just survived, or has it thrived, or at least progressed year to year.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

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