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I was just curious if anyone has had success with growing these in California. I've seen a photo of a nice looking one in Ensenada, Mexico before, so wondering if anyone has had one in California. I am growing a couple in the imperial valley of California and the one below has made it through two winters and one summer without any damage, but also with minimal growth. Also pictured are Dictyosperma album and Hypophorbe langenicaulis handing the desert heat for their third year now without issue!

The lowest temperature recorded in Bridgeport, CT , over the last 20 years was -6°F (-21°C), set on February 14, 2016. so this palm has suvived a -6F wth no external heat as its been in the grouns since 2009

It's been exactly 4 years since my Copernicia berteroana last flowered. Looks like this year will be the year to start some more seeds. Seems to be a scarcely seen palm in peoples gardens for whatever reason. Maybe a 4 year flowering cycle has something to do with it?🤔😄 aztropic Mesa, Arizona

This is the issue with vague terms like cold-hardy. Hardy to what temperature what percent of the time under what conditions? If it was a typical radiational freeze down to 24F, Beccariophoenix alfredii would probably have a lot less damage. Add in 40mph winds the first night and several frost events after that and we got different results. A lot of the Becarriophoenix alfredii here are bronzed from the combination of wind, cold and frost. Mine was in an area where the other plants in the yard cut the wind speed down to 13 MPH and had minor burn. Beccariophoenix fenestralis is growing, but it was completely defoliated from the same event. This event will undoubtedly produce tons of observations for the Cold Hardiness Observation Master Data. That said, I'd rather have less observations and more palms. Hope that the palm(s) in question recover, but be wary of terms like cold-hardy that don't offer many specifics. The record lows along the I-4 corridor generally range from 15F-20F. That holds true inland the entire way down to Immokalee. Those temperatures can kill a lot of palms considered cold-hardy.

we are plannng on opening up Sabal palmetto Bridgeport WED April 8th,2026 after the cold weather passes; what a winter 2025-2025 In early 2026, Bridgeport, CT, experienced significant cold, with a low of 2°F recorded on February 8, accompanied by record-setting cold high temperatures of 17°F and dangerous wind chills. A cold weather protocol was also activated in January 2026. Temperatures in March 2026 are ranging from the mid-20s to mid-40s°F. Key 2026 Temperature Details (Bridgeport, CT): February 8, 2026: A low of 2°F was recorded, which was 23 degrees colder than the normal low for that date, according to CT Insider. Record Cold: On Feb. 8, 2026, the high only reached 17°F, setting a new record for the coldest high temperature, breaking the previous record from 1994, CT Insider. Wind Chills: Wind chills were dangerous, falling to between -10°F and -20°F on Feb. 8, 2026. The palm has seen colder temperatures The lowest temperature recorded in Bridgeport, CT , over the last 20 years was -6°F (-21°C), set on February 14, 2016.

Yes that’s problem, time to maintain them. If i wasnt working in the job I have I would have a lot more free time, while the boss makes the money of me, my business doesn’t grow. One day I shall retire hopefully and not have to work for the man so to speak. I love going into my greenhouse in the hot days and watering it’s so refreshing in the cool greenhouse. Richard

Red Latania new frond

I shall start this thread, this way when I plant a few more things in the garden it will be found here, and what a joy it will be, theres a lot to planted! So the new plants for today are kerriodoxas and chamaedorea adscendens a little reindhardtia gracilis a philodendron hose buono and a Zamia variegata. This little batch should get the garden looking good from the deck.

With a nice autumn feel about the garden theres a change in the weather, autumn is the best time of the season in my climate just perfect weather, the garden has warmed up all summer and you can see the plant activity. Now is the perfect time to plant in the garden, so the next few months a lot will be planted!

Red Latania new frond

Sabal Yapa new frond

Washingtonias growing pretty fast still yet to see results from the rest ( archontophoenix, p.reclinata, p.rupicola, pt.elegans, butiagrus)

One of my friends is growing several coconuts in Brawley, CA. They are coming into their third summer now. I wonder whose will fruit first! haha. Yours looks flawless!

Yeah, here in El Centro, CA, it was as if winter never came. I didn't turn on my heater once, which has never happened before.

Hopefully the growth will continue for you. It’s a tough one in the desert . Harry

Hi everyone, I’m visiting Tenerife in mid‑April and I’m hoping to find Plumeria obtusa ‘Singapore White’ (Singapore/White Plumeria) while I’m there. 👉 I’m looking for: • Nurseries or garden centers that sell this variety • Private growers who might have plants or cuttings • Local markets or plant swap meet locations • Any tips on where to look in Tenerife I’d really appreciate recommendations, contacts, phone numbers, or even a meet‑up if anyone is willing to help! 😊 Thanks in advance!

Without the 30-40mph winds, that species typically does alright. Polar cyclone = defoliation + possible spear pull and death.

So nobody told my palm tree it was supposed to be cold.... Despite it being the coldest year it experienced and the multitude of snow / ice events. It came out completely fine. I did protect it with a frost cloth & c9 lights but I'm questing if it even needed that. It also hasn't spear pulled which is a first. - Picture Below is from february (thankfully no more snow here ), Also you can see the sad Cycas Revoluta in the top right, It's also growing nicely e

These are ancient specimens at Breaker's in PB

Compact and robust Butia today in Galena Park by the Houston Ship Channel

Tad told us that they are about 21 years from seed that he personally collected in Sonora. They are impressive. Environmental factors have kept these from producing viable seeds despite flowering.

Very good job on that palm. The challenges that you face are well beyond what us , more temperate gardeners face , kudos for sure! Harry

I know it’s Florida but my mango is coming back after 23 degrees, you can also search tropicalgardenguy on YouTube his name is Jeff and he grows mangoes in modest county zone 9b

Yes to hosting in Leucadia but never in Carlsbad. Hosting a Palm Society tour is a big ask for someone renting a home that potentially isn't as invested in the garden.

Okay, it's in the grow room, Sabine just said, Phönix canariensis is doing well 🤗

Copernicias seem to like the desert a lot better than the beach out here.

Aztropic can grow Carribean palms better than they can grow them in the Carribean!

I was searching for something and this thread popped up. I decided to update this phot of the entryway, since it has changed a bit during the intervening period from March of 2018 to March of 2026. 8 years will do that... to gardens and people. This is the Leucadia house. I will have to get some updated photos of the garden in Carlsbad at another time.

Every seed and bulb I own is now planted. I'd just like to throw that out there. Please clap. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVAn6WoDTPQ/?igsh=aWgwNHQ4aTJ3a2Y4

The ‘ole’ Chrysalidocarpus paucifolius, aka ‘orange crush.’ Love the scale that growing in almost solid rock dictates. Tim

Love them but they can take over:

Sometimes planting in Fall or Autumn is nice . A bit cooler and still time to get settled before cold weather. I didn’t wait for Spring to add soil/ refresh container for Ernie . Yesterday I lifted him out of his pot , not root bound but soil disappearing. I added a few more pebbles to the bottom of the container along with a mix of potting soil and perlite. It seems Ernie likes to “eat” soil, hmmm. Harry🤔

Yesterday we had a great hike in Phong Nha National Park. Licuala bachmaensis Dr. Bill Baker explaining morphological differences between Lanonia and Licuala Close up for Lanonia centralis demonstrating a small bump just before the center leaf split. Rhapis excelsa Lanonia centralis Hiking up a waterfall to end the hike

Lots of adventures but when time to post such as on the bus rides, no Wi Fi. Perfect WiFi at each beautiful hotel, but sleep called. I’ll update with more photos and captions later… Leaving again now:

Hello everybody, I have just found the topic. That plant behind the fence is our beloved Red Spicata Dwarf. It grew with little care in a partly abandoned area, which has recently been transformed in the new section for Papua New Guinea. I though it was due to abandonement, but it often produced misshaped nuts and some of the seeds never sprouted. Some unripe fruits were stolen too by happy visitors, so we took a lot to make seedlings. Now it is doing much better. It might be a hybrid too, as the inflorescence is often not a perfect spike. Now it is taller and we made babies out of its fruits, so we can see how the next generation will go.... if the spike is a spike and if we get better shaped fruits. Its first seedling is starting to bloom at ground level, but most are just 1-2 years old. All seedlings show a deep orange colour except one which was paler but it then became almost the same of others. You can watch a not-so-old video on youtube about this tree, by Sdravko of All the fruits:

@dalmatiansoap I also saw those coconuts there. There's a swimming pool next to the Palmetum that has lots of coconuts too.