Oraniopsis appendiculata

[realarch]

Thought I’d post a couple of recent photos of this Australian palm that’s been in the ground for 14 years. It’s been a steady grow here in East Hawaii and is robust in stature. Might be a few years yet before it starts trunking. Check out the shove for scale. 

Richard posted photos of his sprouts a few weeks ago, the transition is slow, but well worth it. 

Tim

[happypalms]

Wow incredible palm. From a tiny little white sprout to one of the most gorgeous looking palms out there in the plant kingdom 

[quaman58]

Beautiful Tim.. Wish I could grow them here; I've certainly tried. But they want warm. Yours looks awesome.

[tim_brissy_13]

One of the best from Aus. Seems under appreciated in general, I suspect because of the slow growth and the fact they did if they slightly dry out. Certainly cold hardy though, no issues well below zero and extended cool winters. I also suspect there would be more interest in them if they were called Ceroxylon, which they may be in the future. 

[happypalms]

1 hour ago, tim_brissy_13 said:

One of the best from Aus. Seems under appreciated in general, I suspect because of the slow growth and the fact they did if they slightly dry out. Certainly cold hardy though, no issues well below zero and extended cool winters. I also suspect there would be more interest in them if they were called Ceroxylon, which they may be in the future. 

Thanks Tim a new sales pitch for my ones I got growing oraniopsis appendiculata sub sp ceroxylon Tim Brisbane var 😂

[SubTropicRay]

I'd love to find some seed of this.  Seedlings and/or seed have become scarce to non existent in the western hemisphere.

[realarch]

Thanks for the comments Richard, Tim & Ray, Come to think about it, I haven’t seen or heard of these being available in awhile. 

Bret, if this palm would have grown in your garden, I suspect your new hardscaping would look a bit different. Even as a young palm it has always had a presence and large spreading habit. I can’t imagine how old those with significant trunks must be, Hundreds of years I suspect.

Tim

[Tyrone]

11 hours ago, SubTropicRay said:

I'd love to find some seed of this.  Seedlings and/or seed have become scarce to non existent in the western hemisphere.

Pretty much impossible to find in their country of origin too.