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The Palm Top 40's

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

By Mauna Kea Cloudforest
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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Mauna Kea Cloudforest Grand Master

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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Do any of the old timers have any good insight into the popularity of certain palms over the years? It would be interesting to build out a Palm Top 40 history over the last 30 years, today it seems dypsis is at the top of the list although I am not sure which one, 20 years ago parajubaea cocoides was all the rage.

Here are a few of the palms I think at some point seemed to be at the top of the "inn" "cool" "I must have it" palm in California to have at some time in history, the question is when.

dypsis decipiens

dypsis baronii

dypsis onilahensis

brahea moorei

chamberyonia macrocarpa

burettokenia hapala

rhopalostylis baueri var. cheesemanii

rhopalostylis sapida var. chatman islands (oceana)

parajubaea cocoides - 1998

parajubaea torallyi - 2000

parajubaea sunkha

ceroxylon quindiense - 1999

beccariophoenix madagascariensis

beccariophoenix alfredii - 2003

bismarckia nobilis - 1996

etc... feel free to add.

I am curious as to when, i.e. which year these palms were "the" cool thing to get.

Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

Click here for our current conditions: KHIHILO25

buffy Mentor

buffy

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Brahea moorei still seems impossible to acquire.

Longview, Texas :: Record Low: -5F, Feb. 16, 2021 :: Borderline 8A/8B :: '06-'07: 18F / '07-'08: 21F / '08-'09: 21F / '09-'10: 14F / '10-'11: 15F / '11-'12: 24F / '12-'13: 23F / '13-'14: 15F / '14-'15: 20F / '15-'16: 27F / '16-'17: 15F / '17-'18: 8F / '18-'19: 23F / '19-'20: 19F / '20-'21: -5F / '21-'22: 20F / '22-'23: 6F

JLeVert Rising Star

JLeVert

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Here is my B. moorei. It has been blooming and bearing seed for several years, but babies coming up. I have it planted in dry sand in zone 8, Augusta, GA.

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Joseph C. Le Vert

Augusta, GA

USA

Zone 8

PANGEA EXPRESS Rising Star

PANGEA EXPRESS

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phoenix canariensis- 1890

:mrlooney:

- Eric Arneson

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DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Ravenea rivularis, 1992/1993.

Chambeyronia macrocarpa, c. 1993

Chambeyronia hookeri, c. 1997

Chambeys have fallen a bit out of favor because of their slow growth rate outside the tropics. For a while, you sometimes saw them at Home Depot, but the growers sold out of what they had, and didn't grow any more.

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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pogobob Veteran

pogobob

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Ravenea rivularis, 1992/1993.

Chambeyronia macrocarpa, c. 1993

Chambeyronia hookeri, c. 1997

Chambeys have fallen a bit out of favor because of their slow growth rate outside the tropics. For a while, you sometimes saw them at Home Depot, but the growers sold out of what they had, and didn't grow any more.

Chambeyronias slow? Not!

Robert de Jong

San Clemente, CA

 

Willowbrook Nursery

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Ravenea rivularis, 1992/1993.

Chambeyronia macrocarpa, c. 1993

Chambeyronia hookeri, c. 1997

Chambeys have fallen a bit out of favor because of their slow growth rate outside the tropics. For a while, you sometimes saw them at Home Depot, but the growers sold out of what they had, and didn't grow any more.

Chambeyronias slow? Not!

Compared with Washies, Phoenix and Rav riv, they are.

That was a huge complaint, I remember it well. They're a lot slower than growers would like, let's put it that way. They want the speed of Royals.

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.

pogobob Veteran

pogobob

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Been there and done that on most all want list palms, still slobbering for many New Caledonia species, but for the lack of cooperation from that country all we can do is hope for some brave and daring ramboesque seed collectors to fulfill our dreams!

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Robert de Jong

San Clemente, CA

 

Willowbrook Nursery

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Been there and done that on most all want list palms, still slobbering for many New Caledonia species, but for the lack of cooperation from that country all we can do is hope for some brave and daring ramboesque seed collectors to fulfill our dreams!

Yeah, New Cal, which is a part of France, has been hard to get seeds from.

That will change as plants outside New Cal mature and set seed. Some PSSC members have mature specimens in their yards, including Rick Luna.

Incidentally, the PSSC's July meeting is going to be at Rick's place, July 20, 2013. http://palmssc.org/next-pssc-meeting/

(Sorry, can't help myself.)

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.

rprimbs Mentor

rprimbs

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Caryota gigas

Jubaea chilensis

Ravenea xerophylla

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (I know it is marginal, but it is cool!)

Tahina spectabilis

I don't know that years, but I thought i would add a few to the list.

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Mauna Kea Cloudforest Grand Master

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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Caryota gigas

Jubaea chilensis

Ravenea xerophylla

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (I know it is marginal, but it is cool!)

Tahina spectabilis

I don't know that years, but I thought i would add a few to the list.

Richard, are you growing tahina spectabilis and hyophorbe lagenicaulis?

Been there and done that on most all want list palms, still slobbering for many New Caledonia species, but for the lack of cooperation from that country all we can do is hope for some brave and daring ramboesque seed collectors to fulfill our dreams!

Yeah, New Cal, which is a part of France, has been hard to get seeds from.

That will change as plants outside New Cal mature and set seed. Some PSSC members have mature specimens in their yards, including Rick Luna.

Incidentally, the PSSC's July meeting is going to be at Rick's place, July 20, 2013. http://palmssc.org/next-pssc-meeting/

(Sorry, can't help myself.)

Ricardo's place looks great, since it would cost to fly down there, I decided to opt for Google Street view, not bad! That's a nice palm garden.

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Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

Click here for our current conditions: KHIHILO25

rprimbs Mentor

rprimbs

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Caryota gigas

Jubaea chilensis

Ravenea xerophylla

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (I know it is marginal, but it is cool!)

Tahina spectabilis

I don't know that years, but I thought i would add a few to the list.

Richard, are you growing tahina spectabilis and hyophorbe lagenicaulis?

I am trying to grow Tahinia spectabilis from seed. I am not growing Hyophorbe lagenicaulis yet, but since Matt is succeeding with it I am definitely going to try it!

Hammer Grand Master

Hammer

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Caryota gigas

Jubaea chilensis

Ravenea xerophylla

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (I know it is marginal, but it is cool!)

Tahina spectabilis

I don't know that years, but I thought i would add a few to the list.

Richard, are you growing tahina spectabilis and hyophorbe lagenicaulis?

I am trying to grow Tahinia spectabilis from seed. I am not growing Hyophorbe lagenicaulis yet, but since Matt is succeeding with it I am definitely going to try it!
If you look through my SoCal style PRA thread you will see a pic of Matty's fat bottle. Good looking palm.
DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Fat Bottle Palms you make my rockin' world go round . . .

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.

sergiskan Rising Star

sergiskan

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Here is my B. moorei. It has been blooming and bearing seed for several years, but babies coming up. I have it planted in dry sand in zone 8, Augusta, GA.

hi JLeVert

...to me one of the most beautiful brahea...

...also here is complicated to buy...

regards

NApalm Mentor

NApalm

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This appears to be the 'in' 'cool' 'favourable' USA thread. Correct?

Hammer Grand Master

Hammer

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This appears to be the 'in' 'cool' 'favourable' USA thread. Correct?

I think you meant 'favorable' :)
dan.vagnoni Community Regular

dan.vagnoni

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No Dypsis Madfox?

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NApalm Mentor

NApalm

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This appears to be the 'in' 'cool' 'favourable' USA thread. Correct?

I think you meant 'favorable' :)

Haha, well played

rprimbs Mentor

rprimbs

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This appears to be the 'in' 'cool' 'favourable' USA thread. Correct?

The 'cool' California thread. ;)

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palmluva Apprentice

palmluva

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Butia's are great palms, and some of the mini's from Brazil fit nicely into a small Calfornia garden.

I have one such mini that is in full flower, but I don't know the name.

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