Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
PalmTalk

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

WELCOME GUEST

It looks as if you are viewing PalmTalk as an unregistered Guest.

Please consider registering so as to take better advantage of our vast knowledge base and friendly community.  By registering you will gain access to many features - among them are our powerful Search feature, the ability to Private Message other Users, and be able to post and/or answer questions from all over the world. It is completely free, no “catches,” and you will have complete control over how you wish to use this site.

PalmTalk is sponsored by the International Palm Society. - an organization dedicated to learning everything about and enjoying palm trees (and their companion plants) while conserving endangered palm species and habitat worldwide. Please take the time to know us all better and register.

guest Renda04.jpg

W. filifera growth documentation

SailorBold
SailorBold
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

Featured Replies

I planted 3 Washingtonia filifera strap-leaf seedlings in March of 2013.

The first pic was taken in June 2013 and the second was taken this evening July 2014. I am amazed at the growth I am seeing.

I added elemental sulphur to help combat my alkaline soil and fertilized this spring and early summer. Each palm has its own drip emitter and I hand water on occasion. Winter damage was minimal. They are facing due South.

post-8989-0-85334500-1406601150_thumb.jp

post-8989-0-60327800-1406601170_thumb.jp

wxBanner?bannertype=wu_clean2day_cond&pw

Sounds like you got a pretty good handle on things over there. I suspect that some, if not many, of the Brahea sp. would do well in your climate. Sabals are great too - most would have no issue, but the tropical ones may be an issue.

Zone 10a/10b
Sunset Zone 24/23

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/41707-a-case-study-in-north-park-san-diego/

San_Diego.gif

I planted 3 Washingtonia filifera strap-leaf seedlings in March of 2013.

The first pic was taken in June 2013 and the second was taken this evening July 2014. I am amazed at the growth I am seeing.

I added elemental sulphur to help combat my alkaline soil and fertilized this spring and early summer. Each palm has its own drip emitter and I hand water on occasion. Winter damage was minimal. They are facing due South.

I didn't used to like W. filifera, but they've really grown on me. They look great in desert conditions, and look quite nice when taken care of.

Zone 10a/10b
Sunset Zone 24/23

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/41707-a-case-study-in-north-park-san-diego/

San_Diego.gif

Impressive growth! It looks as if they're right at home.

I always liked the look of filifera over robusta.

You might need more spacing once those start to get bigger.

I planted 3 Washingtonia filifera strap-leaf seedlings in March of 2013.

The first pic was taken in June 2013 and the second was taken this evening July 2014. I am amazed at the growth I am

I like the looks of the growth and the green against your rock, Sailor (umm, did that just sound how I think it sounded?) I may just have to copy your ideas. My filibustas appear to be the same size as your 2013 pictures, but I was worried they might need another season before putting them in the ground. What kind of winters do you have? How are Jan and Feb?

JT

Shimoda, Japan, Lat: 36.6N, Long: 138.8

Zone 9B (kinda, sorta), Pacific Coast, 1Km inland, 75M above sea level
Coldest lows (Jan): 2-5C (35-41F), Hottest highs (Aug): 32-33C (87-91F)

Love em.

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. 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 any other damages

  • Author

Neel.. you may be right. There is some space between them but I don't think there is enough for how massive they can get. I am hoping they will lean away form each other just a bit when they get bigger. I have seen only pictures of this so even then I don't know the spacing between them.

mortaljp- That rock is amazing- I have been spot checking my soil temp..Surface temp with a scanning thermometer and a wireless meat thermometer to 5 inches. Officially I don't have data but I will keep the board posted.. 66 degrees 5 inches down was one reading on a Jan. afternoon.

The winter was cold.. We got down to 12f in Dec.. 14f in Jan. and 17f in Feb.. with 5.7" of snow. I really like them washingtonia hybrids. The drawback is yearly defoliation in this climate- but they grow so fast that makes them worth it... if they are taken care of.

wxBanner?bannertype=wu_clean2day_cond&pw

Create an account or sign in to comment
Go to topic listing

Account

Navigation

Configure browser push notifications
Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.