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Dick Douglas's C.humilis mutant

8B palms

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8B palms

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So I was curious who is growing this strain of C.humilis? I was wondering if people could post some pictures.  I am curious from online pictures it appears more cerifera like than the green form but its not super obvious, can anyone confirm if this is the case or is it just the angle/perspective of the pictures? Does it grow like a regular C. humilis or is its growth rate different? thanks in advance.

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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I don't have this mutant Chamaerops but really want one. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - some people like, others hate it.

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

Darold Petty Grand Master

Darold Petty

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Here is a photo of Dick's original plant, growing adjacent to his swimming pool in Walnut Creek, CA.    The plant is self fertile and the seed comes true to the parent.  It is also not appealing to me.  When I first met Dick he offered me one of the seed plants.  I was in a tricky spot to decline diplomatically!   :winkie:

  If this plant appeals to you I would suggest that you contact Patrick Shafer, he might still have a few.

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Ben in Norcal Grand Master

Ben in Norcal

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20 minutes ago, Darold Petty said:

Here is a photo of Dick's original plant, growing adjacent to his swimming pool in Walnut Creek, CA.    The plant is self fertile and the seed comes true to the parent.  It is also not appealing to me.  When I first met Dick he offered me one of the seed plants.  I was in a tricky spot to decline diplomatically!   :winkie:

  If this plant appeals to you I would suggest that you contact Patrick Shafer, he might still have a few.

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Yes, Patric has offered this one to me several times.  You couldn't gift me enough land to find a spot for this one. :lol:

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Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

8B palms Community Regular

8B palms

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So Is it more C humilis cerifera or is that just the pics, it looks more silverish than green.  I noticed Patric had them for sale.

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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Do you have a link to his website where he sells these Chamaerops?

 

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

OC2Texaspalmlvr Grand Master

OC2Texaspalmlvr

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32 minutes ago, PalmatierMeg said:

Do you have a link to his website where he sells these Chamaerops?

 

No website only an email. pm me if you would like it =) 

T J 

GottmitAlex Grand Master

GottmitAlex

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5 hours ago, Ben in Norcal said:

Yes, Patric has offered this one to me several times.  You couldn't gift me enough land to find a spot for this one. :lol:

It should be named Chamaerops humilis var. scissorhands.

 

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TexasColdHardyPalms Grand Master

TexasColdHardyPalms

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That is extremely ugly. 

Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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Dick gave me one several years ago and it’s about the slowest growing palm in my landscape. I like the uniqueness of Dick’s multant. It’s not gorgeous by any means but still fun to look at. Rats have chewed on mine a few times. 

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Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

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I have one of these. Mine doesn't get enough sun to be very silver. It's not ugly to me. I like it.

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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

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John Case Grand Master

John Case

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Dick gave me one years ago....It has grown little of the years but it is special to me because of the source! I will probably have to get ride of it as I am planning to move out of state.

 

John Case

Brentwood CA

Owner and curator of Hana Keu Garden

USDA Zone 9b more or less, Sunset Zone 14 in winter 9 in summer

"Its always exciting the first time you save the world. Its a real thrill!"

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