Ceroxylon sun exposure?

[PlantMorePalms]

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking for a while but this is my first post. I moved into a house in San Francisco last year with a small garden that I've started planting out with palms. I've never had a garden before so am very much a beginner... 

I just purchased a 5 gallon Ceroxylon quindiuense--the spot I want to put it in is in full shade during the winter, but in summer will get a few hours of direct afternoon sun.  I've read through some old threads on these, but will a young ceroxylon be okay with that sun exposure, or would it be better to put it under a shade cloth until it gets larger? 

Thanks for any advice!!

Trevor

[Jim in Los Altos]

I’m in Los Altos and it’s much warmer here than SF and my C. quindiuense is shaded in winter but gets a few hours of direct sun daily in spring and summer. It’s been that way since I planted it as a small two leaf seedling several years ago. Only the hottest of heat waves have caused any browning but that has always been slight. In SF, yours should be fine with some sun. 
 

Edited February 21, 2023 by Jim in Los Altos

[Billy]

Welcome to PalmTalk! Unlike most people starting off a garden, I must say just based off that single photo you have great taste in palms. Best of luck with your new palms!

[Billy]

By the way, good call on the Ceroxylon species as I understand they thrive in your climate and there is/was a nice one in the San Francisco Botanical Garden.....

[Darold Petty]

Yah, what Jim said,  come visit my garden.  My C. quindiuense is from the same seed batch as the two at the Botanic Garden.

Welcome to Palmtalk !   

[PlantMorePalms]

Thanks Jim, Billy and Darold!

Darold, I would love to come visit your garden and get some tips on palm growing in SF, the two big quindiuense at the botanic garden are what inspired me to grow one! 

[Darold Petty]

Im retired, and so, I have a fairly flexible schedule,  send me a PM to get started ! 

[Rivera]

11 hours ago, PlantMorePalms said:

Thanks Jim, Billy and Darold!

Darold, I would love to come visit your garden and get some tips on palm growing in SF, the two big quindiuense at the botanic garden are what inspired me to grow one! 

Trevor,

Darold's garden is one of a kind. Enjoy. 

Chris in SF