stunning Saribus rotundifolius used as street/median palms in Jupiter, FL

[Eric in Orlando]

I spotted these gorgeous Saribus rotundifolius, Roundleaf Palms, growing along Military Trail in Jupiter, FL (just north of Palm Beach/West Palm Beach). These were formerly known as Livistona rotundifolia. Never seen them used as street/median trees before. They were absolutely stunning with the bright red fruit.

[Eric in Orlando]

[realarch]

Oh yeah, those are spectacular. Electric looking.

[Phoenikakias]

Amazing, it is a pitty I can not grow here one of those due to the lack of adequate air humidity in summer.

[Tropicgardener]

They are a gorgeous palm, you don't see too many of them around here......love to see the council use them like that here !!!

[Eric in Orlando]

They planted them a couple years ago. Since then they have grown well and filled in the canopies. They are planted for about a 1/2 mile stretch, several dozen. What is also good is the maintanence workers have left them alone and not over pruned them.

[Daryl]

Impressive! The fruit are spectacular.

[bgl]

Eric,

Wow, what a great idea and great look! And talk about color contrast! Pretty spectacular!

Bo-Göran

[George Sparkman]

Totally cool !

My first tought was that it looks too good to be true. Amazing color and thanks for including the close-ups.

Thanks Eric, you sure post great pictures.

[Dr. George]

Now, THAT is why I like Saribus rotundifolius. Spectacular! Thank you very much - gmp

[TikiRick]

LOVE THIS PALM!!!!!! Even the trunk, with it's glossy rings, is outstanding.

[tikitiki]

Love the color contrast.

[tikitiki]

Eric

Are there any growing in Orlando that you know of?

[redant]

I just saw these today with the seeds, really nice looking with the contrasting colors. I had always wondered which palm these where, I alway thought they where some sort of Livistona, so they are not? Soon it will be time to gather some of those seeds.

Edited September 5, 2012 by redant

[DoomsDave]

Get ready for a run S. rotundies from suppliers of seed and plants.

[Eric in Orlando]

Eric

Are there any growing in Orlando that you know of?

I've seen a few juveniles around in local gardens, nothing mature. There also was some planted out at Animal Kingdom, again just young specimens.

We have one at Leu Gardens (hopefully more if this seed germinates). It is the variety luzonensis which is supposed to have more prominent trunk rings. It is about 6ft tall, no clear trunk yet. It survived the cold in 2009-10 with just minor burn.

[Eric in Orlando]

If anyone in the SoFL are is interested, the fruit were just begining to blacken and fall. In the next few weeks there will be a lot to collect.

[Eric in Orlando]

I just saw these today with the seeds, really nice looking with the contrasting colors. I had always wondered which palm these where, I alway thought they where some sort of Livistona, so they are not? Soon it will be time to gather some of those seeds.

well sort of. They used to be Livistona rotundifolia until the past year when the genus Saribus was resurrected and 8 SE Asian Livistona were moved into Saribus.

[tikitiki]

Thanks Eric. looks like I need one.

[fastfeat]

Awesome!

[Xenon]

Always loved these palms...did not know the fruits were red though! Stunning!!

[Luisd]

Very nice palms and healthy! , there is one of these palms where I work, was planted with trunk, but it don´t look healthy, some better in summer. Every winter the leaves are burned.

Is planted exposed to cold winds in winter and the soil is alkaline and poor. Not the best palm for this climate. Some experiences in SoCal?

[Cindy Adair]

I have only one of these, but it actually has more than 3 leaves because it was planted by the previous owner! Palmtalk identified it for me AND let me know about the name change awhile back so I could change my label. Thanks to all! I hope to see mine fruit someday after seeing your great photos but will miss having the leaves so close when they eventually tower above me.

[Eric in Orlando]

They are very attractive palms at both stages !

[NApalm]

Wow, that colour reminds me of a Brachychiton acerifolius. Brilliant red

[Eric in Orlando]

It is very similar in color !

[Hammer]

I just checked my handy dandy Palms for Southern California book...these are not listed. Is this another example of a palm that is too good looking to grow in SoCal?

[SanDimas]

BUMP

I wonder if these will grow

indoors in SoCAL?

Palmpedia says they require sheltered

& shady locations when young.

Anyone growing these as indoor

or patio plants in SoCal?

Beautifull.

[Palmdude]

Wow! Spectacular!

I learn a new palm almost daily on here, love it!

[Capnrey]

wow. I always liked Jupiter. We pulled in a few times transiting the ICW. Even remember a "bridge" issue one year. Beautiful colors BTW. wow.

[rick]

I drove by these palms today on my way home from work. For not getting any real care they still look really good. Tons of seeds around the bases but I didnt see any seedlings.

[DoomsDave]

Maybe gatehr some and shoot me a PM?

[rick]

Maybe gatehr some and shoot me a PM?

[Dave-Vero]

It would be a big nuisance to drive south for fruit....

[rick]

Here are some updated pics.

The sun was going down which made it harder to get good shots up close.

Lots of seed

[Bismark]

Wow some of those earlier pics almost look like a painting. Thanks for sharing.

[Eric in Orlando]

I've collected seed several times from these and have never gotten germination. I've never found any seedlings underneath them either.

[Oliver K.]

If all those pics above display Saribus rotundifolius - then what kind of palm is this here?:

I always thought this is Saribus rotundifolius - but the trunk looks quite different.

[edric]

Hi Eric, great photos! Can't believe I missed this thread the first time around, thanks, Ed

[redant]

I just collected some so see what happens. Taking your life at risk getting any seeds from these guys the way they are planted.