Livistona saribus- sun?

[Josue Diaz]

I took down an old greenhouse, and plan on planting this livistona in its place. It will get shade when young, but will eventually get full, inland sun. Will that be a problem for this species in Fresno?

[kinzyjr]

It shouldn't be if acclimated gradually.  Livistona saribus is a staple species at Lake Wire due to its hardiness, subtropical look, and ability to grow right down into the water.  Almost all of them get full sun and are very happy.

[Merlyn]

I moved a pair of Saribus from a sunny spot to a shaded spot last summer.  They were about the same size as your photo, and just couldn't handle full sun.  I've seen them around here in full blazing sun in the median of 4 lane divided roads.  They always look a little yellowed, but probably don't get any real fertilizer...ever.  I think Eric at Leu Gardens said they like to be in wet areas, as I recall all the ones at Leu are very happy in part shade with definitely some consistently moist soil.

[Hillizard]

4 hours ago, Josue Diaz said:

I took down an old greenhouse, and plan on planting this livistona in its place. It will get shade when young, but will eventually get full, inland sun. Will that be a problem for this species in Fresno?

Josue: I tried a couple of little ones a few years ago and wasn't successful here in Sacto. Can't recall if it was the summer sun or the winter cold that eventually did them in. I would test yours with some overhead protection for a few years. From Palmpedia:  "It is not a great palm for full sun in the hot inland climate of So Cal, but it will survive."

https://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/Livistona_saribus

[NickJames]

7 hours ago, Merlyn said:

I moved a pair of Saribus from a sunny spot to a shaded spot last summer.  They were about the same size as your photo, and just couldn't handle full sun.  I've seen them around here in full blazing sun in the median of 4 lane divided roads.  They always look a little yellowed, but probably don't get any real fertilizer...ever.  I think Eric at Leu Gardens said they like to be in wet areas, as I recall all the ones at Leu are very happy in part shade with definitely some consistently moist soil.

L. Saribus were part of the landscaping plans for the SR 46 roundabouts near you. That may have changed though since I left the project. The roundabouts will have reclaimed irrigation from Seminole County. 

There was a push by the locals to have an entirely native species palette so there was talk of changing to a mix of Sabal palmetto, Sabal minor, and R. Hystrix (in shaded areas under bridges). I nixed the Washingtonia and phoenix species. 

[Stevetoad]

mine here in inland San Diego gets full sun and does great. mine was under shade until about 6 years ago. I think I remember it getting a little burned back then but grew out of that pretty fast. its now about 15 feet tall and super cuddly.