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   NEW "FREEBIE" FORUM NOTICE

   March 7, 2011 by PALM MOD

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   This is a new forum for all members (any registered user) to use if they have palm/plant related items that they wish to give away. This is mainly envisioned for the free distribution of seed, but can also include palms, such as excess seedlings, all the way up to in-ground giants. It could also include materials such as pots, soil, or shade structures needing removal. Under no circumstances will any schemes to make money be tolerated. In addition, be certain that live plant material that you may be shipping or receiving complies with any regulations pertaining to inter-state or inter-continental agricultural trade.

   

   Last reply by cathyand80, July 21, 2020

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   3 Sabal Palmetto - Non-Lisa Lisas

   Friday at 08:26 PM by Josue Diaz

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   I have three Sabal palmetto Lisas that are not showing the Lisa trait (fused leaflets). I don't want to dig and ship these, but if anyone is in the Fresno area and would like to dig them up and take them they are free to a good home. They'll make nice, standard Sabal palmettos. Once they get too big, I'll likely dig and dispose of them. Josue

   

   Last reply by Josue Diaz, Friday at 08:26 PM
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   Calla "White Giant'

   December 5, 2024 by Darold Petty

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   I have two 1-gallon starts of this calla for give away, no shipping, you must visit my garden ! https://www.plantdelights.com/products/zantedeschia-aethiopica-white-giant

   

   Last reply by Darold Petty, January 19

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   free Hunter boots

   January 18 by Darold Petty

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   My pair is well worn but still in excellent condition, US men's size 9. There is really nothing gender specific about these boots, the women's equivalent would be 10.5 or 11. I can't wear them any longer due to an increase in my calf diameter. Local pick-up at my garden only,... a six pack of microbrew dark ale would be appreciated ! https://hunterboots.com/products/mens-original-tall-rain-boots-in-green-mft9000rma-hgn13?variant=46499671671076

   

   Last reply by Darold Petty, January 18
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   Vasconcella quercifolia

   January 13 by Josue Diaz

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   A neighbor's tree branch came down and broke a big portion of my Vasconcella quercifolia. My loss is your gain! If anybody would like cuttings and you are driving through the Fresno area, you are welcome to some of these. (Sorry no shipping). Keep in mind these are female and will need a male to set fruit. Jury is out on weather papaya will pollinate, but other vasconcella will. Cuttings are BIG My poor tree was loaded with fruit too 😢

   

   Last reply by Josue Diaz, January 13

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   seeds of Rhopalostylis baueri v. Cheesemanii

   January 3 by Darold Petty

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   I have approximately 50 seeds from last autumn's harvest. The harvest date was November 17th, 2024. Free to the first respondent within the 48 contiguous American states. If you don't require so many, then play it forward and distribute some to other persons. My parent tree comes from wild collected seed by Keith Boyer in the 1980's. I obtained it as a 4 inch seedling from Keith's friend and my mentor, the late Garrin Fullington. I ground planted the parent tree April 13th, 1986. Because of my always too cool microclimate the parent tree makes seed only every 2 or 3 years. I gave seed to Jungle Music several years ago, so if you purchased this species from Phil it …

   

   Last reply by gyuseppe, January 10

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   Chamaedorea microspadix, large pot of three plants

   January 5 by Darold Petty

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   I had 5 plants in the ground along the perimeter of my garden. After a gopher attack I had 3 plants with just a few roots, too few roots to support the plants and keep the stems upright. Rather than discard these 3 palms I packed them tightly into a large container. That was about 14 months ago. All 3 survived and have begun new growth, including new shoots from the soil line. I am fairly certain that both genders are present in these 3 palms. The overall height is about 7 feet tall. (I'm not kidding, can you get this in your vehicle ?) Please note that there are at least 2 forms within this species. This form has narrow leaflets with a green backsid…

   

   Last reply by Darold Petty, January 10

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   Sabal Mexicana seeds

   January 7 by Dimovi

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   I have a bunch of Sabal mexicana seeds free for anyone near Austin. I could ship anywhere else if willing to cover shipping.

   

   Last reply by Dimovi, January 7

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    Theobroma Cacao Seeds

    November 16, 2024 by Johnny Palmseed

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    I have some extra seeds from a cocoa pod. These are very tropical plants and the seeds or beans are the foundation of chocolate. They seem to be easy to germinate as I was soaking them and some started to pop in the water. PM me if you are interested. John

    

    Last reply by Josue Diaz, December 15, 2024

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    3 aloe thraskii

    November 11, 2024 by OB Burt

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    I have 3 aloe thraskii in pots, tho rooted in the ground of differing sizes for pickup in San Diego . MUST take all 3. The tallest is about shoulder high in the pot. This is a tree aloe. I can text pictures if you're interested. Burt

    

    Last reply by OB Burt, December 7, 2024

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    Free Parajubaea coccoides

    October 28, 2024 by NorCalWill

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    A bunch of seedlings were emerging at the Oakland Palmetum a couple of years ago that needed to be relocated. It is well rooted in a 5 gallon container and looking for a forever home. Free to good home in Northern or Southern California.

    

    Last reply by Jadd Correia, December 2, 2024

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    Principes & Palms 1988-2014

    November 23, 2024 by NatureGirl

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    Clearing out my bookcase. Issues 1988-2014. Free, Pick Up in Satellite Beach

    

    Last reply by NatureGirl, November 25, 2024

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    Canna jaegeriana

    January 22, 2015 by Darold Petty

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    The good news; I collected a high elevation form of this Canna in Ecuador in 1996. It grows very well here in San Francisco, a cool, humid USDA zone 10A. The stems are about 9 feet high, the foliage is reminiscent of Heliconia, hummingbirds are crazy for the flowers, it grows all 12 months of the year, every stem makes good seeds. The seeds are viable for a long time. I have a large crop of seeds. The bad news; The foliage is damaged by wind, similar to banana. The seeds are difficult to germinate, with a low percentage of success. I tried scarification but that just seemed to increase rotting. If you have a good technique share it with me! More good news; …

    

    Last reply by ASHCVS, November 9, 2024

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    seedlings of Brahea moorei

    October 29, 2024 by Darold Petty

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    These two single leaf seedlings were a gift to me recently. However, I have failed four times with this species, most recently with a solid one-gallon plant that I ground planted three months ago. This is frustrating for me, as it is most beautiful when well grown. No shipping, you must visit my garden to collect them.

    

    Last reply by Darold Petty, November 3, 2024

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    Archontophoenix Cuninghamiana seeds/fruit. SsoCal 2nd gen.

    August 27, 2024 by Harry’s Palms

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    One of my twin Picabean palms has fruit with what looks to be viable seeds. Free, just pay shipping(about$6). Harry

    

    Last reply by Josh mayfield, November 1, 2024
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    Free Chamadorea radicalis seeds

    March 1, 2023 by DoomsDave

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    It's long past time. Shoot me a PM with your mailing address, and I'll mail you some Chamadorea radicalis seeds. No charge. Don't be afraid to ask again, if you have to, or show love if you got some and they grew! Spring really really is here, or soon will be!

    

    Last reply by Josh76, October 19, 2024

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    Cold Hardy Palm Seeds Request

    July 31, 2024 by BrandonPhoenix

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    Does anyone have any Sabal Palmetto, Sabal Minor(Louisiana, Birmingham, McCurtain are fine too), Windmill, or European Fan Palm seeds they'd be willing to part with as a freebie or maybe a even a trade for something (non-palm) that I have. Ideally I'd be looking for seeds sourced from USDA zones 7-8b but a cooler 9a would be fine, too. Thanks!

    

    Last reply by tarnado, October 4, 2024

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    Chamaedorea microspadix clump, you dig.

    September 7, 2024 by Laaz

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    I have a large clump of Chamaedorea microspadix that you can come dig. All I ask is to bring a few bags of garden soil to fill the hole. This clump is 7 ft tall & producing seed.

    

    Last reply by Laaz, September 7, 2024

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    Madagascar Zoo Enclosure Needs

    September 7, 2024 by Kris-zoo gardener

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    Greetings- I am with a garden group that volunteers with our local zoo on the Central Coast in CA. We are assisting them with their Madagascar enclosures and are looking for Madagascar area palms compatible with zones 9A or 9B. As a non-profit they have no extra funding, so we are looking for donations of either seed or plant to create visual appealing areas as well as educate the public. on that area of the world. Any help or guidance would be amazing. Thank you.

    

    Last reply by Kris-zoo gardener, September 7, 2024

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    Free Bismarckia Nobilis sprouts

    September 2, 2024 by Sabal Steve

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    Central Sam Diego. Local pickup only. - Steve

    

    Last reply by Chris Chance, September 6, 2024

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    Sabal Minor seedlings

    August 31, 2024 by Sabal Steve

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    Hello, Local pickup, only. Central San Diego. - Steve

    

    Last reply by Sabal Steve, August 31, 2024
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    Chamaedorea plumosa seeds

    August 27, 2024 by Josue Diaz

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    I have a small pack of 11 fresh Chamaedorea plumosa seeds (this specific one out of the bunch looks a bit odd, with tomentose petioles) . I'll mail them anywhere in the US. First to claim will get them. Germination/viability is untested on these.

    

    Last reply by MobileBayGarden, August 27, 2024
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    Yucca filifera 3 available local pickup

    August 20, 2024 by Patrick

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    I have 3 poor, poor Yucca Filiferas that I will never find a place for. If you want one, or all, they're yours. They've been in these pots for several years they must be part cockroach because I think they are so resilient that they could survive a nuclear war. I'm going to take a line from @Darold Petty and request a few high quality IPA's to be enjoyed onsite whether you split them with me or I drink them all, it's all good either way. And no beers are actually needed for this transaction to take place. These poor old puppydogs need a forever home. Hopefully someone would be willing to take these off my hands. Local pickup.

    

    Last reply by Josue Diaz, August 21, 2024

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    Butia odorata fruit/ seeds

    August 19, 2024 by aztropic

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    Delicious fruit is ripe now. Come on by,and give some a try... Local pickup. aztropic Mesa, Arizona

    

    Last reply by aztropic, August 19, 2024

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    A. cunninghamiana 'Inga Hoffman' seeds

    August 12, 2024 by Patrick

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    I have about 180 of these that I'll send out in small packets. These were mostly ripe but the squirrel just discovered the fruit this afternoon after I pulled a batch of seeds this morning. So, off they all came. PM me and I'll see what I can do. If you wanted to repay me postage, that's cool, but if not then no worries. What makes these special is that they ought to be somewhat cold hardy. The parent tree made it through the '89 freeze out here in California and Castro Valley (where said parent is located) saw probably low 20's. Not sure of the number but the data is out there if you are inclined to look it up. There are 4 people I've already sp…

    

    Last reply by Patrick, August 13, 2024