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small palm for hedges?

nick

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nick

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I'm looking for small palms with small trunks (up to 3m) as a sreen which need not too much water.

Any suggestions?

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USDA 10b - 19.1°C/ 66.4°F 24hr average/ year

sunshine: 3.400 hrs year.

Precipitation: 380mm/ 15 inches/ year.

Jastin Veteran

Jastin

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How big of a space do you have for the hedge? Phoenix roebelenii.

Grateful to have what I have, Les amis de mes amis sont mes amis!

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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Arenga englerii.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

Jerry@TreeZoo

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Chamaedorea cataractarum or several of the Rhapis.

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

richnorm Grand Master

richnorm

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Chamaedorea seifrizii can make a great hedge. Fast, bushy and able to take sun. Should top-out at about 3m and produce replacement stems.

calyptrocalyx&licuala freck Mentor

calyptrocalyx&licuala freck

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How about Dypsis baronii, that would look nice..

M.H.Edwards

"Living in the Tropic's

And loving it".............. smilie.gif

Harry Community Regular

Harry

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If you want a waist-high, thorny impenetrable hedge then I would suggest Chamaerops Humilis.

They are relatively cheap to purchase and ″bushy″ at this height and they would grow slowly with little water after establishment.

You can alternate between green and silver forms for a more dramatic effect.

I would guess a spacing of about 1.2m (centre-to-centre) to be close enough.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Nick:

How much water? Will there be irrigation, or relying on rainfall?

How much sun? Full sun, or partial shade, or total shade?

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.

nick Collaborator

nick

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thx to all for the answers.

We have an irrigation, and I can extend it for the hedge, but my question referred to saving water. It's for a very sunny and sometimes moderately windy location.

The palms with quick growth seems to be o.k. In my opinion, C. humilis is too slow and too usual and in bigger size, all leaves are only on top. It can have a more tropical look and leaves around. Great would be a mix and if the hedge lasted for years.

In will check your suggestions and further proposals are welcome.

Edited by nick

USDA 10b - 19.1°C/ 66.4°F 24hr average/ year

sunshine: 3.400 hrs year.

Precipitation: 380mm/ 15 inches/ year.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Nick:

Sounds like Rhapis would work well for you. There are a number of species, and some take the sun and wind better than others.

If you have plenty of room, you can use Phoenix reclinata, though it's big and thorny. They will make a good wind barrier.

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.

yachtingone Grand Master

yachtingone

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Nannorrhops richiana :)

test

Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

Jerry@TreeZoo

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Allogoptera arenaria

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

Xhoniwaters1 Community Regular

Xhoniwaters1

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serenoa repens silver seems to always have nice look

Tyler

Coastal Zone 9a

''Karma is a good girl, she just treats you exactly how you treat her"

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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I really like Paul's Arenga engleri suggestion. I can't think of a better one.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

richnorm Grand Master

richnorm

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I really like Paul's Arenga engleri suggestion. I can't think of a better one.

As a hedge? They get huge and sprawling! Would have thought density, height without width and fast growth to maximum height would be key requirements for a hedge but maybe my idea of a hedge is not what others perceive.

cheers

R

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Looks like a hedge to me.

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

richnorm Grand Master

richnorm

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Looks like a hedge to me.

Ahh, now I understand, you use the word differently. I would call that a screen, a hedge being a dainty little clipped thing like the privet variety.

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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You guys don't be talkin' right. :lol: We use "hedge" and "screen" interchangeably....I think. :hmm:

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Walter John Grand Master

Walter John

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The thread title says Nick wants a hedge, but his first post says he wants a sreen :lol: (Glad you have a sense of humour Nick.) , If it's a hedge in the true sense of the word, then there's Rhapis, for a screen, the Arenga engleri or tremula sounds good but then Nick says a mix would be fine, then I'd take Mikey's and Paul's suggestions and put them together. Dypsis baronii in between the Arengas, kind of a decorators dream with all those hues.

It all comes down to how high now.

Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

ghar41 Veteran

ghar41

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Check out this Rhapis multifida as a screen/hedge or whatever.

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Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

nick Collaborator

nick

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Check out this Rhapis multifida as a screen/hedge or whatever.

this kind of plam seem to be ideal, but it is discribed to grow on light moist and in shadow - hmm?

Do you have other experiences?

USDA 10b - 19.1°C/ 66.4°F 24hr average/ year

sunshine: 3.400 hrs year.

Precipitation: 380mm/ 15 inches/ year.

ghar41 Veteran

ghar41

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Check out this Rhapis multifida as a screen/hedge or whatever.

this kind of plam seem to be ideal, but it is discribed to grow on light moist and in shadow - hmm?

Do you have other experiences?

Medium water and filtered sun or light shade would be best.

Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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