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

[rick]

Sorry Eric might be time to try again. Saw these seedlings this afternoon.

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

Totally agree with you about the location. It might not look like it but these guys are planted on a really busy street on a very small median.

[Eric in Orlando]

I will be down there in the next couple months so will collect some again.

Military Trail is a very busy street. I've always gone on a Sunday morning and there is hardly any idiotic traffic out. One time I found a nice pair of heavy duty scissors (!!!) that I now use for outdoor use.

[SanDimas]

Any one from SoCal ever tried

growing these beauties?

Looks very similar to Livistona saribus with

the jagged teeth on the fronds

and a slight variation to the circular leaf.

If we can germinate these,

has anyone tried growing these

as indoor plants until they reach 15g size?

Edited November 4, 2014 by SanDimas

[SanDimas]

Water germination of the seeds

from Post #1:

Thanks to Rick for procuring the seeds.

[Josh-O]

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.

what a beautiful palm

[Moose]

Any one from SoCal ever tried

growing these beauties?

Looks very similar to Livistona saribus with

the jagged teeth on the fronds

and a slight variation to the circular leaf.

If we can germinate these,

has anyone tried growing these

as indoor plants until they reach 15g size?

I think they should make it in Southern Cal. Plant them in a shaded area, they need it when young. It is an emergent palm that will grow through the canopy, finding the sun on its own.

[JMBreland]

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.

Including chinensis and saribus?

[Jimbean]

That is incredible!

Are they hardy in 9B or 10A.

If that grows there it might grow here.

[Eric in Orlando]

No, chinensis and saribus still remain in Livistona.

These are the species formerly in Livistona that are now Saribus;

brevifolius

chocolatinus

jeanneneyi

merrillii

papuanus

rotundifolius

surru

tothur

woodfordii

[Eric in Orlando]

That is incredible!

Are they hardy in 9B or 10A

If that grows there it might grow here.

They will grow in protected locations in 9b but better long term in 10a. In Florida they seem to be slightly less hardy that Roystonea regia but a bit hardier than Cocos nucifera.

[Jimbean]

It sounds like that would do well on the beach, and okay maybe a few miles inland.