livistona decipiens x chinensis

[ricky]

hi all iv got a small one gallon livistona decipiens x chinensis just starting to produce split leaves and was wondering if any one had a picture of a mature or semi mature palm also how large do the leaves get are they like chinensis or more like decipiens

regards ricky

[richtrav]

I don't know if this is that particular cross, but it is supposed to be some sort of hybrid livistona from the Bobick's in Orlando. That pic was taken about 1999-2000

[Brad-Tampa]

Richtrav,

I've got the Livistona pictured in the upper left listed as L. decipiens X chinensis, along with Arenga engleri, Sabal "riverside" and Brahea armata.  I'll try to get a more isolated picture later if you desire,

Brad Young

[ricky]

thanks for the pictures guys it looks like il have a nice palm once it puts some more size on has any one got any idea how cold hardy these palms are

regards ricky

[richtrav]

Brad

Where is that? Dr Young's old place?

[Brad-Tampa]

Ricky,

Yep, I'm taking care of it now. IM me and come by for a visit sometime.

[richtrav]

LOL, next time I'm in Florida I'll take you up on it

[Brian_K]

Does the palm display any hybrid vigor?  And does it produce viable seed?

[Brad-Tampa]

This hybrid does grow vigorously but does not produre seeds

[gyuseppe]

not there are seeds of hybrid livistonia chinensis x decora,

large Plants do not produce seeds?,

hybdid plants are strerile?,

thank you.

[gyuseppe]

not there are seeds of hybrid livistonia chinensis x decora,

large Plants do not produce seeds?,

hybrid plants are strerile?,

thank you.

[cfkingfish]

This is an interesting topic - there is a massive 40 footer of this hybrid at a friend's place just south of me. I thought I had a picture, but I can't find it. It has the head of a chinensis, but the trunk is actually grey, and has the growth rate of decora.

[palman]

Kingfish, let's see a picture of that thing.....I like the sound of this: "a chinensis look alike that is sterile."

That is good news for your "future weeds" topic!

[Eric in Orlando]

Here is one at a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale

[fastfeat]

Here is one at a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale

Eric--

Is that a Melaleuca ericifolia next to the palm?

(Sorry OT...)

[Eric in Orlando]

Yes, some species, but don't know which, might have been M. alternifolia or M. lineariifolia. Its at the FL Grande, across from the convention center. Both the tree and palm are now gone, the hotel was renovated and they were replaced with big royals.

[fastfeat]

Yes, some species, but don't know which, might have been M. alternifolia or M. lineariifolia. Its at the FL Grande, across from the convention center. Both the tree and palm are now gone, the hotel was renovated and they were replaced with big royals.

Bummer...

[Kathryn]

If I recall correctly, these are chinensis x decora palms at Faith's. Christian - correct me if I am mistaken.

[fastfeat]

If I recall correctly, these are chinensis x decora palms at Faith's. Christian - correct me if I am mistaken.

Damn! Sure looks like some 'hybrid vigor' there! Great looking trees!

[gyuseppe]

(eric in orlando- Here is one at a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale)

eric :and easy find seeds?, there are no seeds?.

thank you

[tank]

giuseppe,

The hybrid appears to be sterile.

(eric in orlando- Here is one at a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale)

eric :and easy find seeds?, there are no seeds?.

thank you

[swamptreenelly]

http://www.fremontica.com/roadside/usermap...stona+decipiens

Livistona decipiens in Fremont, Ca.