So happy for independent retail nurseries

[Pip]

This morning I managed to stop at a very unique looking plant nursery. From the road the collection of plants looks amazing with no obvious order. It looks so interesting I've been wanting to have a look in but just never traveling past at a convenient time.

I'm so glad I did the owner is man who has reached retirement age . He noticed that I had gravitated to the palms. He said he grew quite a few rare species so I told him what I had managed to germinate so far. He was very interested and showed me most of what he had including a mini forest of Chambeyronia macrocarpa, Caryota and Rhopalostylis baueri.

I took home two Archontopheonix purpurea and a Parajubaea torallyi

And while in my shade houae I noticed an orchid blooming

[Danilopez89]

Nice catch!

[nomolos]

Good hunting

[Jim in Los Altos]

I bet you'll be back there, Pip. It's not always easy to find local sources for such nice palms.

[Pip]

I bet you'll be back there, Pip. It's not always easy to find local sources for such nice palms.

I certainly will Jim. It was just so refreshing to visit a nursery that wasn't having its plant stock dictated by the giant plant wholesalers who may or not be operating locally. As a child the area I live had many different plant nurseries that had their own specialty. Thanks to the way retailing syle has changed to big box stores and combined with water restrictions retail nurseries are less numerous or diverse. I keep seeing the same plants offered no matter where I go.

[Pip]

I planted the Archontopheonix purpurea this afternoon.

Still undecided where the plant the Parajubaea torallyi just yet.

[Peter G]

Good haul Phil!

You will have the most extensive palm collection in Adelaide.

Allow for plenty of room when planting the Parajubea.

[Tyrone]

I agree. Your Parajubaea will grow to awesome proportions in your climate.

[Pip]

Thanks for the encouragement Peter and Tyrone. My main issue with site selection for the Parajubaea torallyi is that I have to worry about the power lines along my eastern boundary. The powerlines gradually encroach the space above my garden. The other issue is that there are now four Borzoi living with us. They need space to run.

The cat is displeased

[nomolos]

Do you know if its a Tor Tor or a microcarpa?

[Pip]

Do you know if its a Tor Tor or a microcarpa?

It is Parajubaea torallyi var microcarpa

[nomolos]

I don't think that one grows as big as the tor tor

[Pip]

Regardless of variety both have potential to reach the powerlines so the planting location will need to be closer to middle of the yard.

[Alicehunter2000]

Great score! ..... throw caution to the wind....power lines won't be an issue for a few years.....wait....you actually have enough property to plant stuff.....I was thinking of my yard...lol

[DoomsDave]

Put that purp and that tor tor in the right places.

Mine's the one on the right, up against the house.

[DoomsDave]

Do you know if its a Tor Tor or a microcarpa?

It is Parajubaea torallyi var microcarpa

THat's a LOT SMALLER than a Tor Tor

30 cm across the base, instead of 1.5 M for a tor tor

[Pip]

The great thing about winter is lovely green grass. The worst thing is the mud made by the dogs running about the yard. Atleast muddy tracks makes deciding where a potentially large palm can be planted easier.

I decided the taller patch of grass a couple of meters in front of the cement mixer would impact on the dogs fun the least.

[Pip]

Preparing the plantings site with help from the Dawn the puppy.

[Pip]

Once the puppy was done mixing in the compost and gypsum the hole was ready.

[Phoenikakias]

Put that purp and that tor tor in the right places.

Mine's the one on the right, up against the house.

Dave, does yours set fruits regularly?

[Tassie_Troy1971]

Nice pickup

You wont regret putting in a Parajubaea torallyi fast growing even down here in Tas

Here is a picture of one growing in christchurch

[Pip]

Thanks Troy, the Parajubaea will certainly be fun to watch grow. Fingers crossed it will capture the neighbours attention.

[Pip]

I did install Borzoi protection.

[Kim]

Nice! I love those odd nurseries, too. The interaction with the grower is one of the more valuable reasons to stop in. They know the entire history of what they are growing, far more knowledgeable than anyone in an orange apron, in my experience.

Cute pix of the fur family, too! Enjoy your acquisitions, long may they thrive.