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Caryota gigas is done

Palm Tree Jim

By Palm Tree Jim
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Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

Palm Tree Jim

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Well, after 17 years this gigas has decided to seed. I had another one 10 feet away that set seed after 15 years.

My last Caryota.......ever.

 

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doubravsky Mentor

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Sadness. Mine is in the ground 17 years. I’m sure mine is headed that way one of these days.... 

Dave

 

Riverside, CA Z 9b

1700 ft. elevation

approx 40 miles inland

Matt in OC Grand Master

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Congratulations Jim. How tall do you guess it ended up at?

DoomsDave Grand Master

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Well, gee @Palm Tree Jim maybe consider a mitis one day? They don't get huge and tipsy like the others do.

But, discretion is the greater part of valor!

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

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12 hours ago, Matt in OC said:

Congratulations Jim. How tall do you guess it ended up at?

My guess is approximately 30-35 feet or so.

Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

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8 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

Well, gee @Palm Tree Jim maybe consider a mitis one day? They don't get huge and tipsy like the others do.

But, discretion is the greater part of valor!

DD, had a mitis and yes, it did remain smaller but no more caryota for me.

DoomsDave Grand Master

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16 minutes ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

DD, had a mitis and yes, it did remain smaller but no more caryota for me.

Okay, up to you.

The wood from the bases can be turned into pretty bowls and cups . . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Brett in Mission Viejo

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15 hours ago, Palm Tree Jim said:

Well, after 17 years this gigas has decided to seed. I had another one 10 feet away that set seed after 15 years.

My last Caryota.......ever.

 

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I agree with you, Jim. I have one Caryota Gigas left and that will be the end of Monocarpic palms for me.  

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Mission Viejo, CA

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Moose Grand Master

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Had a Caryota maxima, started seeding after 12 years, 50 ft overall height. Two storey home 10 ft to the east. Lots of other plants around it. No access for a boom picker. Had to pay a climer to take it down in 2 ft chunks. To save money, the clean up was on me. Lots of work and cost for 12 years of enjoyment. No regrets, I got the experience - but never again.

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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The Tahina, C. talipot and C. utan shouldn't flower in my lifetime - so I'm good. :unsure:

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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On 8/25/2020 at 4:25 PM, Palm Tree Jim said:

Well, after 17 years this gigas has decided to seed. I had another one 10 feet away that set seed after 15 years.

My last Caryota.......ever.

They are beautiful, just problematic when you have to remove them.  I said I would never plant another Caryota when I removed the last one, but found what was labeled as Caryota no.  Having failed once with an incorrect ID on this species, I tried again... yes, another failure but I haven't torn it out yet.  It probably will end up removed before it seeds as this one is in a tight space along the side yard but it's providing some added shade until my KO gets some trunk and fulfills that task.

How long before you start the removal process as you do have some time.  Since my last one flowered in late summer or early autumn I got on the removal right away to avoid the risk of having roots start to weaken during our wet & windy season of winter.  It's something to consider if you have valuables nearby it.  I'm trying to remember what year I planted my C gigas in Carlsbad, but it had to be somewhere in the mid to early 00's so near the age of yours.  Not looking forward to removing it from the slope in the backyard, its in an awkward spot overhanging a covered patio too boot.

Are you really certain this is your last Caryota Jim or will those cool bipinnate leaves tempt you again???  :evil:

33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

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