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Hydriastele cylindrocarpa
by cobra2326- 2 replies
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It seems very little is known about this beautiful palm. The photos from PlantFiles remind me, to an extent, of Carpoxylon. When researching it, I noticed that a few years ago Bo posted some photos of seedlings of this plant. Bo, any updated photos? Does anyone else have this one growing or know where to acquire it?
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Phoenix dactylifera
by JEFF IN MODESTO- 10 replies
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I notice these Date palms Phoenix dactylifera at a local movie theater parking lot. They've been there a couple of years. Looks like they are loaded with dates. I wonder what the chances are that the dates will ripen here. I dont think I have ever seen fruiting date palms in our area. Im 75 miles east of San Francisco. Do Dates ripen outside the desert?
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The recent rains have been good to the plants and they're looking a lot more lush. Seems like all the palms are opening new leaves and showing significant increase in size. Tahina Spectabilis
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Prestoea acuminata 'montana' 1 2
by Trópico- 1 follower
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I'll show you mine. Give them shade, a lot of water, and they will give you back many rewards. Native to the cloud forests of the Caribbean. One year from seed. Kris that one on the left is a Japanese Maple.
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I stumbled across this nice Everglades Palm unexpectedly at a La Quinta nursery recently. Obviously it was well-watered (what drought??? ), but it sure seemed to love the heat. A few smaller ones were for sale as well. Also, a nice Brahea clara nearby:
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So You Want Instant Jubaea Gratification
by palmaddict- 5 replies
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Came across this in Craiglist. I already have four Jubaea's in my yard. Too bad they are only thirty years behind this one. This would sure make a statement for the right spot. Only $22,500 and that does not include planting it in its new home. Patrick http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/for/2060652983.html
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IDing Phoenix dactylifera cultivars by foliage
by fastfeat- 0 replies
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What are the most commonly used P. dactylifera cvs in Palm Desert/La Quinta area landscapes, presumably from local commercial groves? (I've been working in La Quinta. with a lot of dates whose exact ID isn't a necessity, but I'd like to learn how to call them out.) I don't have pics at the moment, but I could probably ID from good pics/descriptions of other locally-grown trees. Any links or pics appreciated.
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What varieties of Phoenix dactylifera have the best chance of producing edible fruit in a warm inland climate of Northern California, like at Dick Douglas's house? What is the variety at Elche, Spain? Are there ripening dates on dactyliferas in Italy or Greece? I recall hearing that a Palm Society member in Winters, California, west of Davis, had succeeded in ripening dates at his property. I don't remember the fellow's name but I know he is deceased. Which variety was his? And: Is it the length of the hot dry season that determines ripening success? Or: What's the intersection of duration of dryness and level of heat required?
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Never seen this here before
by Ken Johnson- 1 follower
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Sorry for the bad pic but that will make the ID harder for MattyB. The palm in question is the dark green leaves in the center. It has a very skinny trunk and you can see a bloom spike.
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PINANGA ID
by LilikoiLee- 1 follower
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I purchased this lovely, colorful Pinanga, along with some others, from a seller who did not know what species they were. Does anyone know what species this one is? Thanks, Lee
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Mobile PhonePalm Towers
by mlovecan- 8 replies
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When in an area with a lot of palms, I find it to be quite a pleasant surprise when the palm I'm looking at ends up being a tower. Some people hate them - I think it's nice to see the effort and some of them are really ok looking! Geoff just posted quite an attractive CIDP one on another thread. Anyways here are a couple I've photographed - first one in Muscat, Oman and the second in Negril Jamaica ( off in the distance ) :
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Fan palm ID
by Lowey- 3 replies
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Another palm I have had for years that is starting to seed, it's identity eludes me Help
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Are you a member of a Palm Society? 1 2
by _Keith- 79 replies
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Moderator, I did not know the best place to put this, so feel free to move it. Feel free to elaborate on why you have or have not joined IPS and/or and other palm societies.
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Prestoa
by edbrown_III- 1 follower
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The urban rainforest topic got me reminescing about PR. -- I used to visit PR frequently over the years --- I shot many photos in EL Yunque--- Heres a few scenes featuring Sierra palm --- its been named diffent names P. montana Euterpe globosa -- acuminata etc. Photos are scanned -- rain forest is hard to photo grph as you get lots of mist. Offered for dialogue and interest. Best regards Ed
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Palm ID
by Got Palms- 8 replies
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These palms were sold as Parajubaea torallyi, and Pritchardia hildebrandii i have two other ones that look some what different, on the Parajubaea these fronds are more plumose and on the Pritchardia these fronds seem to be more erect than my other larger one any thoughts. Thanks in advance Sergio!
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Picked up some interesting stuff in Miami
by cobra2326- 22 replies
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I was in Miami two weekends ago to visit Fairchild and I also had the chance to stop by a few nurseries. I went to Redlands nursery which had great quality and an awesome selection, I highly recommend them. Here are a few shots of some purchases: Areca macrocalyx(red) Areca vestiaria seedlings Bentinckia condapanna Calyptrocalyx holrungii
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I showed this yard last year, but I am amazed how fast these palms are growing.. at least 1-2' in trunk height in just a year. The San Fernando Valley is a dearth of interesting palms, at least relative to just about the entire rest of southern California in areas where one can at least grow palms. There is just no interest around here to try to grow anything but Queen palms, P canariensis, Trachys and Washingtonias. Even Butiaas are a rarity. Howeas are a super rare sight, as are Kings (though most are in near-death conditions). But for some reason Majesties caught on years ago (probably cheap supermarket palms) and there are a lot of sizable ones about- all plante…
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Oenocarpus Mapora
by amazondk- 21 replies
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While I was in Porto Velho, Rondonia week last Monday I saw these Oenocarpus Mapora planted in the street islands of a major avenue in town. These palms are not used much for landscaping here. But, they did look quite nice. My mother in law claims that they are dwarf variety of the bacabainha (O. mapora). I did get some seed to germinate to plant at my country place. They are a pretty fast growing palm for tropical locations. I have no idea how tall these get. Some of the O. mapora get pretty tall when old. They are cousins of the Euterpes and do well in similar climates.
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ID for palms
by cagary- 2 replies
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Can any one please tell me what kind of palms these are growing in or near the streams north of Hilo at about an elevation of 500 feet? Thanks!
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Pritchardia martii planting
by amazondk- 1 follower
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This weekend I took 4 Pritchardia martii grown from seeds that Tim, Realarch sent me some time ago. One of the plants was not doing well in the pot, I think it was a soil problem, so I decided to plant the trees. I have been working on clearing the back part of the property, with my mother in laws help, and it has started to look real nice. This area abuts the secondary forest area and has a lot of shade. There is a large shade tree, of unknown identity to me, that gives great shade. A nice breeze blows across this part of the property. It is so nice that I am going to put a deck in there. I have the boards laying around in Manaus so makes sense to put them there. …
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I'm looking for this article
by Big50- 0 replies
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Lemurophoenix (Palmae: Arecoideae), a New Genus from Madagascar John Dransfield Kew Bulletin Vol. 46, No. 1 (1991), pp. 61-68 (article consists of 8 pages) This on the website JSTOR but I can not read or download. Regards.
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Care Package
by Got Palms- 4 replies
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Received a nice care package from a good friend a couple of days ago, Jubaeopsis caffra, Carpoxylon macrospermum x2, Pseudophoenix sargentii x2, Cyphophoenix nucele, Kentiopsis oliviformis and several other Dypsis, Thanks again Sterling!
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Sommieria
by PalmatierMeg- 1 reply
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I know it is closely related to Pelagodoxa but is much smaller. I'm considering trying it as a pot plant. Does anyone else grow this palm? Any advice, instructions regarding germination and culture? Thanks.
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Favorite King Palm
by CoconutFreak- 1 follower
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What is your favorite Archontophoenix?
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Any Ideas?
by Palmaholic John- 15 replies
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Maybe it's my palm addiction...but, I've got the need to fill every available spot in the yard with some type of palm. Well, there's a dry, shady, and very sandy area under the eave of my house on the NE side that needs a palm. I'm wanting something that won't grow too tall (under the eave) but might tolerate these conditions. I've given thought to some of the Chamaedoreas but I'd like to find something a little more striking and out-of-the-ordinary for this spot. Anyone have any ideas of what to plant?
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