Livistona nitida VS Mule Palm

[Peachs]

$60 or $300

 

For cold weather with rapid growth, which one do you prefer?

[Kailua_Krish]

Nitida is not a fast grower and doesn't look all that different from a smaller washingtonia. Its not a bad palm but doesn't give the same feel a mule does. I would chose the mule any day. If you're looking for a livistona alternative decora is my favorite.

[Peachs]

Inland area beyond the sea.  Zone 8.

[Chester B]

I have both palms that are of a smaller size growing in zone 8B.  At this point the nitida seems to be a faster grower although it does have thicker trunk.  At this point I wouldn't say either is a rapid grower.

[Fusca]

With plenty of heat and water L. nitida can be quite fast.  Mine outgrew a Washingtonia hybrid here in Texas until our February freeze took them both out.  Mules likely grow faster in a cooler environment.  Both are only going to be long term without winter protection in 8b or higher.

[Chester B]

1 hour ago, Fusca said:

With plenty of heat and water L. nitida can be quite fast.

Tell mine to wake up then!  Now that it's been in ground for over a year I hope it gets faster.  

[Peachs]

I have finally bought a palm mule.  Advice on its care?  It will go in a semi-shady area (about 6 hours of sun), I hope that is enough.

[Paradise Found]

Rooting for the Nidita to make it long term.  But hands down Mule all the way.  

Edited June 9, 2021 by Paradise Found