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What is the Ultimate palm?

Mandrew968

By Mandrew968
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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Which palm is the KING of all palms?  

86 members have voted

  1. 1. Which palm is hands down, the mightiest, awesomest--Number one King?

    • Corypha Umbraculifera
      11
    • Cyrtostachys Renda
      9
    • Johannesteijsmannia Magnifica
      10
    • Tahina Spectabilis
      1
    • Copernicia Fallaensis
      11
    • Ceroxylon Quindiuense
      4
    • Pigafetta Elata
      1
    • Voanioala Gerardii
      0
    • Other...
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Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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In life, if you go up high enough, you end up with one--there may be a Board of Directors, but only one CEO. The Lion is the king of the jungle. The Killer Whale is the king of the oceans. Which palm, in your opinion, is the King of palms--the palm that all other palms pale in comparison to...

freakypalmguy Grand Master

freakypalmguy

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J.chilensis

Matt in Temecula, CA

Hot and dry in the summer, cold with light frost in the winter. Halfway between the desert and ocean

John in Andalucia Grand Master

John in Andalucia

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P.canariensis

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Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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Lodoicea maldivica is pretty high up there for me.

Of course! How did I forget that one?!

protempsfish Explorer

protempsfish

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Carpoxylon Macrospermum

John in Andalucia Grand Master

John in Andalucia

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Cocos nucifera would rank highly for many. If I could grow one, my choice might be this. I found one on sale at a market in Arequipa (Peru) last week. Total surprise! I think the stall holder had it transported in from the selva. He was asking 100 soles (35 USD). Too much, considering the fate it would meet here.

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paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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that is expensive,john.here we can rent em for around 20usd.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

AggiePalms Rising Star

AggiePalms

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Yes I have to go with Cocos nucifera also...not the tallest or maybe even the prettiest; but it represents the tropics and is the quintessential palm more so than all other species put together. We as palm snobs may vote differently, but for the world as a whole...gotta be the coconut. Most have never even heard of C. rendi or Tahina, much less seen one in habitat; but most people have seen a coconut palm. (Plus it is what I wanted to grow as a little kid, but couldn't because of climate.)

Gig 'Em Ags!

 

David '88

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buffy

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Washingtonia robusta - for its rarity.

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John in Andalucia Grand Master

John in Andalucia

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that is expensive,john.here we can rent em for around 20usd.

As I thought, Paul. So he'll be there again in a couple of weeks. Lets see how much it is second time around. wink-1.gif

sonoranfans Grand Master

sonoranfans

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that is expensive,john.here we can rent em for around 20usd.

Cocos are $10 annuals here as a 5-7 gallon. they look just fine through summer....

As far as the list, you have to put jubaea on it, probably why "other" is winning. Personally, I like a huge Copernicia Fallaensis as the king of palms. I do also like the jubaea, as 2nd.

Formerly in Gilbert AZ, zone 9a/9b. Now in Palmetto, Florida Zone 9b/10a??

 

Tom Blank

sonoranfans Grand Master

sonoranfans

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In life, if you go up high enough, you end up with one--there may be a Board of Directors, but only one CEO. The Lion is the king of the jungle. The Killer Whale is the king of the oceans. Which palm, in your opinion, is the King of palms--the palm that all other palms pale in comparison to...

It just occured to me that this is a very sexist poll, the "king" of palms. How about the QUEEN of palms????? That would be syagrus Romanzoffiana :lol: !

Formerly in Gilbert AZ, zone 9a/9b. Now in Palmetto, Florida Zone 9b/10a??

 

Tom Blank

Kumar Veteran

Kumar

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Cocos nucifera would rank highly for many. If I could grow one, my choice might be this. I found one on sale at a market in Arequipa (Peru) last week. Total surprise! I think the stall holder had it transported in from the selva. He was asking 100 soles (35 USD). Too much, considering the fate it would meet here.

Andrew, I fear you have opened a Pandora's box with this survey.

John, increase the price a bit more and I'll bring a coconut in person on the next flight to Spain.

I am surprised C renda has got so many votes? For me it is Corypha all the way. But the slow growth is a real problem.

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Bombay, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 23 - 32 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 3400.0 mm

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Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 19 - 33 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 1600.0 mm

Xenon Grand Master

Xenon

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Cocos nucifera

Jonathan

Katy, TX (Zone 9a)

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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In life, if you go up high enough, you end up with one--there may be a Board of Directors, but only one CEO. The Lion is the king of the jungle. The Killer Whale is the king of the oceans. Which palm, in your opinion, is the King of palms--the palm that all other palms pale in comparison to...

It just occured to me that this is a very sexist poll, the "king" of palms. How about the QUEEN of palms????? That would be syagrus Romanzoffiana :lol: !

small aside--is it true that s.romanzoffiana was named for the tsar of russia? wouldnt it be "romanovziana" or something like that,then?

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

John in Andalucia Grand Master

John in Andalucia

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Cocos nucifera would rank highly for many. If I could grow one, my choice might be this. I found one on sale at a market in Arequipa (Peru) last week. Total surprise! I think the stall holder had it transported in from the selva. He was asking 100 soles (35 USD). Too much, considering the fate it would meet here.

John, increase the price a bit more and I'll bring a coconut in person on the next flight to Spain.

No really Kumar, take my private jet. I'll have it sent over. biggrin.gif

Kumar Veteran

Kumar

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In life, if you go up high enough, you end up with one--there may be a Board of Directors, but only one CEO. The Lion is the king of the jungle. The Killer Whale is the king of the oceans. Which palm, in your opinion, is the King of palms--the palm that all other palms pale in comparison to...

It just occured to me that this is a very sexist poll, the "king" of palms. How about the QUEEN of palms????? That would be syagrus Romanzoffiana :lol: !

small aside--is it true that s.romanzoffiana was named for the tsar of russia? wouldnt it be "romanovziana" or something like that,then?

No - it is an aggregation named for the Romans-of-Fiana who thought it could grow in Italy and ended up dividing the empire between into the parts where it would not grow (West) and where it could (East). Paul - you approve ?

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Kumar

Bombay, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 23 - 32 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 3400.0 mm

Calcutta, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 19 - 33 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 1600.0 mm

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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hmmmm wheres the emoticon for "in a pigs eye!" :lol:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Takil-Explorer Proficient

Takil-Explorer

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Well I am happy to drink a coco loco under a nice big Copernicia fallaensis!

Saludo,

Alexander

mushrooms Apprentice

mushrooms

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Hard choice, but I think I should mention Areca catechu

  • Fragrant flowers
  • Beautiful fronds with the wide end leaves
  • Beatiful bamboo-like trunk and bright green crownshaft
  • Useful fruit (stimulative)
  • Very tropical-looking IMO
  • Fast growing

Too bad I can't really grow it here. I think it's worth a mention among Cocos and others...

You folks in the tropics probably think I'm dumb for mentioning a 'common' palm. :P

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sarasota alex Veteran

sarasota alex

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In life, if you go up high enough, you end up with one--there may be a Board of Directors, but only one CEO. The Lion is the king of the jungle. The Killer Whale is the king of the oceans. Which palm, in your opinion, is the King of palms--the palm that all other palms pale in comparison to...

It just occured to me that this is a very sexist poll, the "king" of palms. How about the QUEEN of palms????? That would be syagrus Romanzoffiana :lol: !

small aside--is it true that s.romanzoffiana was named for the tsar of russia? wouldnt it be "romanovziana" or something like that,then?

No - it is an aggregation named for the Romans-of-Fiana who thought it could grow in Italy and ended up dividing the empire between into the parts where it would not grow (West) and where it could (East). Paul - you approve ?

Actually it was named after a Russian nobleman named Romantsov (Романцов, old style transliteration - Romanzoff) who sponsored the expedition during which it was discovered in 1822. Originally named Cocos romanzoffiana. Nothing like paying your way into history and science books.rolleyes.gif

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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that is expensive,john.here we can rent em for around 20usd.

Cocos are $10 annuals here as a 5-7 gallon. they look just fine through summer....

As far as the list, you have to put jubaea on it, probably why "other" is winning. Personally, I like a huge Copernicia Fallaensis as the king of palms. I do also like the jubaea, as 2nd.

THANK YOU--FALLAENSIS! It's really not fare to everyone else if they have not seen a large one in person; they know not how they vote...

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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i didnt know a poll had such a thing as a "correct" answer. :hmm:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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Who said anything about "correct"? :blink:

Tomw Proficient

Tomw

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The Ultimate palm is one that your palm enthusiast neighbor has planted and is taking care of in your yard. Just like my self and others here have done for our neighbors.

Palm Beach Palm and Cycad Society Member (IPS Affiliate)

North Palm Beach

sonoranfans Grand Master

sonoranfans

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the concept of an "ultimate palm" suggests that there is no stunning beauty in diversity of a planting. That would be like selecting the "worlds best song".... :huh: I actually think the way arrangements of palms work together is much more important. It will involve some artistic input and you will have to earn that the hard way. You will not be able to just buy it, or live in the right area. The better arrangements will have a lot of thought put into them and knowledge of the palm choices...

Formerly in Gilbert AZ, zone 9a/9b. Now in Palmetto, Florida Zone 9b/10a??

 

Tom Blank

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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Who said anything about "correct"? :blink:

its seemed obvious when you say "THANK YOU" in big caps that its the answer you were looking for.

pardon me if i mis-read your "enthusiasm."

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Mandrew968 Grand Master

Mandrew968

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Who said anything about "correct"? :blink:

its seemed obvious when you say "THANK YOU" in big caps that its the answer you were looking for.

pardon me if i mis-read your "enthusiasm."

In this, you are "correct" :D It's my choice, but no one is wrong--unless they say adonidias or lutescens!!

edric Grand Master

edric

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You gotta be kidding, well then all seriousness aside, it's gotta be a Dypsis, what kind? oh my, well How could one choose, a little hard to compete with a Mad Fox, and I think Dean may have that name copy written, by the way, Ed

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Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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Ultimate = double coconut, Lodoicea maldivica

in my humble opinion that is...

I've seen these up close, I tried to steal one from Townsville, they are intoxicating.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

Manolitus Rising Star

Manolitus

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Ultimate = double coconut, Lodoicea maldivica

in my humble opinion that is...

I've seen these up close, I tried to steal one from Townsville, they are intoxicating.

Wal you are 100 % absolutely correct sir.

Look at my avatar.. Look at the size of that palm and note that it had over 30 double coconuts that probably weighed on average about 20 lbs or more !!! ( some were young ).

Think about the weight those puppies have to tow to stay upright ?!

That is impressive.

Manny

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Hmm.

Awesomeness has many facets.

Seems like the list is mostly leaning towards the biggest.

So, to that end, I vote for Caryota gigas.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Tyrone Grand Master

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amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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Mauritia flexuosa

That is my answer too. Here in the heart of Amazonia there is only one king and that is the Mauritia flexuosa, our buriti. Now the queen is Euterpe precatoria. And, since they frequently grow fairly close together they make a great couple.

dk

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DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Chamaedorea elegans.rofl7gpcm6.gif

Sheik sheik sheik,

Sheik sheik sheik,

Sheik Yerbouti . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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 lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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no way,d.lutescens!

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Takil-Explorer Proficient

Takil-Explorer

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I have seen Copernicia fallaensis in the wild. And its very rare!

Alexander

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