Archontophoenix cunninghamiana in habitat

[happypalms]

With state forest bordering my property. A nice afternoon walk in the bush I came across this gully full of bangalow palms. A great indication that palms will grow well in my area. Some other fantastic plants that have been introduced into cultivation in my area are livistona Australis., doryanthus excelsa and  macrozamia Fawcetti they all grow in my area along with the archontophoenix. If I look hard enough I find seeding plants of all varieties. Linospadix monostachya, calmus australis and lepidozamia perrofskyana also grow about 30 minutes drive away. There just some of the exotic species that have made it into cultivation that grow endemic to my area. Plus a myriad of rainforest trees grow all along the east coast that are very popular in cultivation as well. So some rich biodiversity can found in plants in this area you just have to look for them.

[Jonathan]

OK Richard...can I engage you to collect some Calamus australis seeds please? I've been after them for years, never see them for sale. Your area must be towards the southern limits of their distribution?

I'd love to grow a big scratchy tangle of wait awhile...there's probably a couple of people I'd like to throw into it!

[Jonathan]

1 hour ago, Jonathan said:

OK Richard...can I engage you to collect some Calamus australis seeds please? I've been after them for years, never see them for sale. Your area must be towards the southern limits of their distribution?

I'd love to grow a big scratchy tangle of wait awhile...there's probably a couple of people I'd like to throw into it!

What am I talking about? It's C muelleri down your way, not australis, isn't it?

[happypalms]

59 minutes ago, Jonathan said:

OK Richard...can I engage you to collect some Calamus australis seeds please? I've been after them for years, never see them for sale. Your area must be towards the southern limits of their distribution?

I'd love to grow a big scratchy tangle of wait awhile...there's probably a couple of people I'd like to throw into it!

Of all the years I’ve been collecting and growing palms I have only ever seen one for sale. About 25 years ago I purchased that one palm at the markets. I have looked for over two decades ever since to find seeds. The plants are easy to find the seed a whole different story. They are rare or iam just not looking in the right places. My one flowers but no seeds iam sure there out in bush somewhere just exactly where I will let you know when I find them. Like I said if you look well iam still looking.

[Jonathan]

32 minutes ago, happypalms said:

Of all the years I’ve been collecting and growing palms I have only ever seen one for sale. About 25 years ago I purchased that one palm at the markets. I have looked for over two decades ever since to find seeds. The plants are easy to find the seed a whole different story. They are rare or iam just not looking in the right places. My one flowers but no seeds iam sure there out in bush somewhere just exactly where I will let you know when I find them. Like I said if you look well iam still looking.

Strange isn't it? I've travelled a fair bit in NSW and Qld, often specifically to visit palms in habitat, have seen plenty of Calamus species but like you, never any seed. They must be tasty, the birds get there first! Oh well, keep me in mind if you stumble across (not into!) any.

[happypalms]

20 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Strange isn't it? I've travelled a fair bit in NSW and Qld, often specifically to visit palms in habitat, have seen plenty of Calamus species but like you, never any seed. They must be tasty, the birds get there first! Oh well, keep me in mind if you stumble across (not into!) any.

I will keep looking.