Northwest Florida Happenings

[MrTropical]

Hey y’all. I recently moved to Northwest Florida from coastal North Carolina, and with that, I can finally plant out my potted palms. To start off this thread, here’s the Needle Palm finally in the ground this morning…

[SeanK]

What's that white stuff on the ground? 

 

[MrTropical]

3 minutes ago, SeanK said:

What's that white stuff on the ground? 

 

That is pure sand. There’s also a small pile of shells if that’s what you’re referring to. 

[SeanK]

6 minutes ago, MrTropical said:

That is pure sand. There’s also a small pile of shells if that’s what you’re referring to. 

Lucky you. Up here it's hard red clay. 

Maybe you can find a B.odorata at a good price.

[MrTropical]

1 minute ago, SeanK said:

Lucky you. Up here it's hard red clay. 

Maybe you can find a B.odorata at a good price.

I remember the days of hard red clay in western NC. It’s no fun for palm planting. I’ve been checking out the local Facebook Marketplace for any deals that may pop up. 

[MrTropical]

I intend to keep zone-pushing palms to a minimum, but I did want to try a Pygmy Date here in NW Florida…