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I think the most tropical looking palm for my location in Jacksonville FL zone 9a would be Chambreyonia macrocarpa because of its slim trunk and long, lush looking fronds.  But I'm having trouble purchasing good size ones,  and prefer not to start with the miniature mail-order ones.  Does anybody know where I can source big ones (in an economically feasible way) without draining my retirement funds?

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34 minutes ago, SMR said:

I think the most tropical looking palm for my location in Jacksonville FL zone 9a would be Chambreyonia macrocarpa because of its slim trunk and long, lush looking fronds.  But I'm having trouble purchasing good size ones,  and prefer not to start with the miniature mail-order ones.  Does anybody know where I can source big ones (in an economically feasible way) without draining my retirement funds?

Not sure if they would have them, but give Earthworks Jax a buzz: https://www.earthworksjax.com/

Lakeland, FL

USDA Zone 1990: 9a  2012: 9b  2023: 10a | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a

30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F

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I found them!  Jax Palm Trees on Atlantic Blvd can order any size Chambreyonia, although they won't guarantee them because of the danger of freezing.  Has anybody ever tried using the "cold hardiness improvement kit" that Top Tropicals sells?  It's pricey, but possibly worth it if you can eke out a few more degrees of cold tolerance. 

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