OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 I couldn't help but think after frequenting a couple HGC's 🤔 where did all the multi potted Livistona chinensis go. By now you could go to just about any garden center and pick these up on the cheap. Even this spring I didn't see any available for full price haha I really wanted to throw a couple in deep shade and watch them stretch out. T J 2 T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusca Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 15 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said: I couldn't help but think after frequenting a couple HGC's 🤔 where did all the multi potted Livistona chinensis go. By now you could go to just about any garden center and pick these up on the cheap. Even this spring I didn't see any available for full price haha I really wanted to throw a couple in deep shade and watch them stretch out. T J I agree TJ. Seems that they are not sourcing the same palms as they used to. When I lived in Houston you could always find large Chamaerops, CIDP, Butia and L. chinensis for sale at HGC. The past 7 years or so seems to have changed quite a bit - only smaller versions are available if any at all. The last L. chinensis that I purchased was from Houston Plant and Garden World (in Spring) after not finding any at HGC and it was only a 5-gal size. Looks like that location is no longer in business along the IH-45 N frontage road just south of FM1960. Jon Sunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 6 Author Report Share Posted August 6 @FuscaIt's funny you bring up CIDP , cause there in the same boat as Chinensis and I forgot about how readily available they use to be. HGC palms selection is so overpriced and blaw now , yet I still roll by just to see what could be available haha Robusta hybrids and Queens is all you get now =/ T J T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amh Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 (edited) Earlier in the summer, I was talking to a local nurseryman and the topic of palm availability came up. Apparently Florida is where most of the palm stock is grown and the shipping restrictions due to lethal bronzing or other diseases has resulted in less palms being available. This could be the reason. Edited August 6 by amh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Palmas Norte Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 If you're ever put this way, I'll find you a L. chinensis inside of 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 6 Author Report Share Posted August 6 17 hours ago, amh said: This could be the reason. That does make sense , especially for CIDP but shouldn't be for Chinensis right ? 6 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said: If you're ever put this way, I'll find you a L. chinensis inside of 10 minutes. I'm pretty sure if I was out your way Chinensis wouldn't be what I would bringing home = ) T J T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanK Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 It's like the cold-hardy palms in blue pots that disappeared. 10-inch and 14-inch. Can't remember if it was Costa Farms or Acosta Farms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 8 hours ago, Las Palmas Norte said: If you're ever put this way, I'll find you a L. chinensis inside of 10 minutes. Just checked where you live , I thought you were somewhere more tropical that's awesome that you have Chinensis out your way. T J T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Palmas Norte Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 15 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said: Just checked where you live , I thought you were somewhere more tropical that's awesome that you have Chinensis out your way. T J They're sold routinely in garden centers but are typically only available in a 3 gallon pot. Growing them outdoors is a challenge in all but the mildest micro-climates, and would need overhead protection to shelter them from our plentiful cold winter rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 25 minutes ago, Las Palmas Norte said: They're sold routinely in garden centers but are typically only available in a 3 gallon pot. They super bud hardy and worth a try in just about any climate 9a and above T J T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 I used to throw all of the volunteer seedlings away...glad I kept a few seeing as they're a bit rare nowadays. Parents planted two around 99/2000 and one is still kicking...impressively hardy and tropical looking even in the cold west suburbs of Htown! 2 Jonathan Katy, TX (Zone 9a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 Flamingo gardens in Galveston has a wonderful selection of palm trees and prices are the best I’ve ever seen around here they have 3 or 5 gallon Chinese fan some for under $25 along with saw palmettos a few of the “silver blue form ones “ for $22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 6 minutes ago, Xenon said: I used to throw all of the volunteer seedlings away...glad I kept a few seeing as they're a bit rare nowadays. Parents planted two around 99/2000 and one is still kicking...impressively hardy and tropical looking even in the cold west suburbs of Htown! I see them in just about every yard in pearland lol speaking of larger Chinese fan palms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 7 Author Report Share Posted August 7 2 hours ago, Cade said: they have 3 or 5 gallon Chinese fan some for under $25 along with saw palmettos a few of the “silver blue form ones “ for $22 I have been there a few times, not exactly convenient then again neither is Maas. That's not a bad price honestly for either. T J 1 T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 12 minutes ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said: I have been there a few times, not exactly convenient then again neither is Maas. That's not a bad price honestly for either. T J Lol I hate driving to Maas it’s soooo far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 HGC Webster has pindo palms $70 + 30% off along with some other cool species Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen94z Posted August 9 Report Share Posted August 9 For anyone looking in the Austin area “The Great Outdoors” Nursery has a few. Occasionally Tillery Street Plant Company and Barton Springs nursery will have them as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amh Posted August 10 Report Share Posted August 10 On 8/6/2023 at 5:43 PM, OC2Texaspalmlvr said: That does make sense , especially for CIDP but shouldn't be for Chinensis right ? I'm pretty sure if I was out your way Chinensis wouldn't be what I would bringing home = ) T J The conversation was about palms in general, but it could be just the date palms and Sabal palmetto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 10 Author Report Share Posted August 10 On 8/9/2023 at 8:05 AM, Cade said: HGC Webster has pindo palms $70 + 30% off along with some other cool species What other cool species ? T J 1 T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 3 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said: What other cool species ? T J There might be 1 or two Archontophoenix cunninghamiana left and dozens of European fan palms along with tons of oversized queen palms lol maybe that’s boring to some Houston people from the recent drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 11 Author Report Share Posted August 11 12 hours ago, Cade said: There might be 1 or two Archontophoenix Those half off yet ? I may snag 1 once they are. T J 1 T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 70% off is coming soon 😆...Katy I-10 still has 5-10 15 gal kings and a forest of queens, washies, med fans, etc. 2 Jonathan Katy, TX (Zone 9a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said: Those half off yet ? I may snag 1 once they are. T J Update I went back for them and they where gone 🥲 stay tuned till march when they get more in lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC2Texaspalmlvr Posted August 11 Author Report Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, Cade said: Update I went back for them and they where gone 🥲 stay tuned till march when they get more in lol Someone saw your post and made a move on haha T J 1 T J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 3 hours ago, OC2Texaspalmlvr said: Someone saw your post and made a move on haha T J 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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