Patrick Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Hello Palmtalkers, Keith got me thinking with his post... I Have a L. decora that has fruited and the seeds are ripe. This is the first year it has fruited and it's very exciting. The fruits are just starting to fall off the tree. I was curious if anyone wanted some? I have many. Send me a PM and leave a note here as well. I will cut the seeds down in a few days and dole them out. If you want to send a buck or two for postage, cool- but let me get them mailed out first, I have Paypal. If you don't want to send a buck or two no worries. Thanks. 3 Quote Oakley, California 55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year. Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bukezi Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Pm sent Quote Palm enthusiast in cold climate ***USDA Hardiness Zones 7a/7b*** AHS heat zone 7*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thanks bukezi. I responded, just send me your address and I can get them out heading your way Quote Oakley, California 55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year. Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostapha Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Message sent. Thank You, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusca Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Congrats Patrick! I just germinated one this past year and it's growing pretty fast. How how old is your tree and how tall now that it's fruiting? I've seen L. chinensis fruit fairly young. I just purchased a 25-gal L. chinensis yesterday and still debating on whether to plant now or wait another 2 months. We've only seen 30º F so far (with snow!), but it's not winter officially yet... Jon Quote Jon Sunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtlesteve Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Sent a PM Probably a long shot (8a) but worth a try, there are a few mature W. Robusta and some Phoenix here that seem to defy the odds. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenMan 1 Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Sent PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff zone 8 N.C. Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 P.M. sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 19 hours ago, Fusca said: Congrats Patrick! I just germinated one this past year and it's growing pretty fast. How how old is your tree and how tall now that it's fruiting? I've seen L. chinensis fruit fairly young. I just purchased a 25-gal L. chinensis yesterday and still debating on whether to plant now or wait another 2 months. We've only seen 30º F so far (with snow!), but it's not winter officially yet... Jon Hi Jon, thanks! My tree is probably 12 years old from a 15 gallon size. I think it would be taller if it wasn't for the big arch I wound up at the base of the trunk- it looks coconutty. It's about 15'-18' up to the seeds. It's tall enough tht I'm not going to stand on top of my 8' ladder to get them. I'll have to use a pole saw. It was a good year for my 2 Livistonia decoras. They both decided to start shedding their boots so I now have clean trunks; and this crop of seeds is icing on the cake. It's a good crop too.... 1 Quote Oakley, California 55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year. Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 I pulled down two bunches (sorry, can't think of the scientific name) today. I've attached some pictures. I still have 4 or 5 bunches of seeds still up on the tree. I hope these babies are successful for all who try them! I've included some pictures of Mama today, too. Yes, that arcing trunk is for real- very Cocos reminiscent. 3 Quote Oakley, California 55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year. Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 WHAT!!?? No Australian takers? Lol j/k guys you are all probably thinking 'burn them!!!' I could send some Washingtonia seeds if you really want! They'll probably sprout and trunk on the trip over... Quote Oakley, California 55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year. Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Chance Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Patrick the mom looks awesome. Gotta love that lean! Really gives it a nice tropical look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusca Posted December 13, 2017 Report Share Posted December 13, 2017 Looks really good - I'm sure you're liking it better with the smooth trunk. I see you've got a good helper there too! I hope mine looks that good in 15 years. Maybe I should get a few seeds myself as back-ups... Quote Jon Sunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostapha Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 Seeds arrived today. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Great news about the arrival! Overseas people I will get yours out in the next couple days, there is a customs declaration form I have to fill out, and I guess today they just switched to a new form. Soon... Quote Oakley, California 55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year. Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cikas Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenikakias Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 21 hours ago, Patrick said: Great news about the arrival! Overseas people I will get yours out in the next couple days, there is a customs declaration form I have to fill out, and I guess today they just switched to a new form. Soon... No, no no, this is not the proper way (note please that I have used the term proper and not right). No custom declaration with the real content of the envelopes. Just use small letter envelops (maybe they pass through without formalities like letters) or declare sample beads. Fortunately many palm seeds are round shaped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 I will have to repack then- no worries. Thanks for the info. Quote Oakley, California 55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year. Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroToni Posted December 22, 2017 Report Share Posted December 22, 2017 Sent a PM,beautiful tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenMan 1 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 I am still interested in the free Livistona decora seeds also. Have any available? PM sent a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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