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Chrysalidiocarpus Decipiens seeds

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I have many seeds available to those that want them. They are fresh and viable ( volunteers sprouting around parent) . Just cover shipping if you would be so kind. Send a message with address and how many . Prefer continental US only. Thanks , Harry

Hi Harry -

how can I send you a private message about the decipens seeds please ?  I am very interested - have been looking for decipens seeds for a decade now without success 😆

But I can’t see a way to email / private message you ? (Probably I am being IT illiterate)

Cheers, Ian

 

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Thank you , everyone , for the response on these seeds . So far there is plenty to go around. I have responded individually through messaging , if I haven’t responded , just try again or quote me here so I know . Again , the seeds (or fruit) are free just covering post plus the cost of the bubble envelope is all. Thank you for the interest , Harry

14 minutes ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Thank you , everyone , for the response on these seeds . So far there is plenty to go around. I have responded individually through messaging , if I haven’t responded , just try again or quote me here so I know . Again , the seeds (or fruit) are free just covering post plus the cost of the bubble envelope is all. Thank you for the interest , Harry

Hello I send you a pm just wondering if you got my message.still interested 

PM sent. Thanks much

PM sent. Thanks for your generosity to our community!

You're a good dude for this. 

Sent you a message @Harry’s Palms - let me know if you received it. Thanks

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Yes , I replied with explanation and info. 
T all who have shown interest , bear with me . I should be mailing soon to all that have requested. I just need to get bubbly envelopes addressed . I have gone through the PM’s and bagged the seeds you requested . There should be plenty. Thank you , Harry 

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On 9/1/2025 at 6:51 AM, donpachino1983 said:

Hello I send you a pm just wondering if you got my message.still interested 

I just returned a message . It looks like I never hit send! Duh , I apologize . Check your messages and let me know . Had a sick cat that inevitably did not make it so things got a bit behind . I will start shipping in order of request , so far there are plenty for everybody . I just got another load Monday. Harry

 

 

 

PM sent

18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions.

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Hey palmy people. Thank you for your quick response ! I mailed the envelopes today . If you got a PM with a pic of your envelope , then that envelope is on the way . Thanks again , Harry 

ps , I do have some more for any that are late to the party . Not sure how many but some . Harry

Seeds have arrived here, Harry.  Many thanks once again for making the offspring of Pauleen's plant available!  I am psyched to see if I can get at least some of these germinated.

Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

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The seeds I had have been distributed. To all of us trying to germinate , hopefully the palm Gods are sending good vibes for us. I have hope for these as I saw volunteers sprouting around the parent palms. Sevan and Terry gave me permission to dig them up. A couple have already died , a few show hope . I only have 12 seeds in my little make shift germinator. We’ll see . Please post if you have success so the rest of us will have hope. I had soaked mine for about a day or so to loosen the skin off the seed. One already had a root coming out! 🤞🌴Harry

May the palm gods bless all of us with their pinnate and palmate bounties, and may this winter not suck. 

 Got my Chrysalidiocarpus decipiens seeds today in good shape. It was very generous of you to provide these seed. Thank you Harry!

Harry,

Thanks for the seeds! 😁

Harry got my seeds today thank you very much 🥳🥳

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I made a big mistake ….i overlooked someone on my list . Thanks to the individual concerned , I was able to make it right. I really thought I had made a detailed list and was so happy that everyone got their seeds . Then I got a kind message from someone ….oops! On the slight chance that there would still be healthy fruit , I made a lunch run from work and there were fresh seeds still falling! I got bonked on the head with a couple while gathering ! ( good thing I wasn’t gathering coconuts! ). I grabbed a fair amount of the latest batch. If I forgot you , don’t be shy, I have more . I had my bag of seeds in my garage in a paper bag and it seems a few had dried out so they had to be thrown out . I am no expert at this sort of thing but I would get them going sooner than later. HarryIMG_0971.thumb.jpeg.a160c6f8c2956b9437b2b9d8193a5457.jpeg

This was about ten minutes of “ hands and knees “ gathering from the side palm ( there are two huge palms ) Harry

1 hour ago, Harry’s Palms said:

I made a big mistake ….i overlooked someone on my list . Thanks to the individual concerned , I was able to make it right. I really thought I had made a detailed list and was so happy that everyone got their seeds . Then I got a kind message from someone ….oops! On the slight chance that there would still be healthy fruit , I made a lunch run from work and there were fresh seeds still falling! I got bonked on the head with a couple while gathering ! ( good thing I wasn’t gathering coconuts! ). I grabbed a fair amount of the latest batch. If I forgot you , don’t be shy, I have more . I had my bag of seeds in my garage in a paper bag and it seems a few had dried out so they had to be thrown out . I am no expert at this sort of thing but I would get them going sooner than later. HarryIMG_0971.thumb.jpeg.a160c6f8c2956b9437b2b9d8193a5457.jpeg

This was about ten minutes of “ hands and knees “ gathering from the side palm ( there are two huge palms ) Harry

That's dedication. Not even using the shop vac and not doing it on company time? That's dedication. 

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Well , the motherlode has happened . I just got a 5 gallon bucket of seeds from these palms . Terry called and said his son had gathered them for me . I can’t over stress the generosity shown . Harry

40 minutes ago, Harry’s Palms said:

Well , the motherlode has happened . I just got a 5 gallon bucket of seeds from these palms . Terry called and said his son had gathered them for me . I can’t over stress the generosity shown . Harry

Plant people are even nicer than dog people or truck people, and that's saying a lot. 

PM  sent.  Thank you kindly for your generosity.

Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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@ghar41 I checked my messages and didn’t receive any from you . If you want seeds please try again. I have plenty of seeds . Harry

Hello Harry's Palms

 

I am getting this message,  but here is my info included

 

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Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

Harry you're just too popular, buddy! Everyone loves you. 

Hello Harry's Palms

 

I am getting this message,  but here is my info included

 

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Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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@ghar41 I don’t know why you are getting that message . I just checked my mail and am receiving messages from other members . I will get you some seeds . Thank you for posting and letting me know! I will send you a message . Harry

Thank you kindly.

 

Glenn Harris

Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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Seeds are on the way! Harry

3 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

@ghar41 I don’t know why you are getting that message . I just checked my mail and am receiving messages from other members . I will get you some seeds . Thank you for posting and letting me know! I will send you a message . Harry

Thanks again Harry for making these seeds available.  Maybe you need to delete some old messages to free up space?  Although if you're still receiving messages from others that might not be an issue.

Jon Sunder

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thank you for the tip . Yes , I will go to the oldest and do just that! Harry

Here is a C decipiens in my yard (one of two) that was started from seed in the late 1990's.  Have patience my friends.

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Glenn

Modesto, California

 

Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

 

Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

 

High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

 

Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

 

             

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On 10/9/2025 at 1:35 PM, ghar41 said:

Here is a C decipiens in my yard (one of two) that was started from seed in the late 1990's.  Have patience my friends.

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Nice! Yes , patience is required to grow these from seed. Thank you for posting , that’s some great incentive. Harry

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Any seeds still available? Thanks 

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On 9/12/2025 at 3:13 PM, Harry’s Palms said:

Please post if you have success so the rest of us will have hope

Mine are starting to germinate. Hope the rest of you have the same success.

 

18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions.

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That’s great! Nothing germinating yet but I have hope now! Harry

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On 11/7/2025 at 11:11 AM, Meangreen94z said:

Any seeds still available? Thanks 

I have sent out the last batch some time ago. I didn’t see your post until just now . Harry

5 hours ago, Harry’s Palms said:

I have sent out the last batch some time ago. I didn’t see your post until just now . Harry

I believe I was the last one then. Thank you.

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