Chrysalidocarpus oropedionis

[richnorm]

These things get big!  Just thought I'd share a pic. of my trio. No flowers yet.  Show us yours.

[Harry’s Palms]

Those are very robust looking palms . I love the plumose leaf structure . How old are those and what is your climate like? I picture a cool climate when I think of New Zealand. Harry

[realarch]

Rich, those are impressive. Almost look like three different species. 

Is that a Ceroxylon on the left side?

Tim

[Than]

What a nice name. It means Highlander Chrysalidocarpus in Greek. Cute

[quaman58]

Rich, those are amazing.. I have been growing a seedling for many years & it's hanging on but has yet to make a lot of vertical growth. I always assumed my area was too temperate, but after seeing yours.. wow.. 

[richnorm]

  On 4/1/2025 at 5:11 PM, quaman58 said:

Rich, those are amazing.. I have been growing a seedling for many years & it's hanging on but has yet to make a lot of vertical growth. I always assumed my area was too temperate, but after seeing yours.. wow.. 

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They did nothing until planted and then took off after a few years.

[richnorm]

  On 4/1/2025 at 2:29 PM, realarch said:

Rich, those are impressive. Almost look like three different species. 

Is that a Ceroxylon on the left side?

Tim

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Hi Tim, no Syagrus oleracea. I do have quite a few Ceroxylon going skyward now so am in that kinda climate.

[richnorm]

  On 4/1/2025 at 10:00 AM, Harry’s Palms said:

Those are very robust looking palms . I love the plumose leaf structure . How old are those and what is your climate like? I picture a cool climate when I think of New Zealand. Harry

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I bought them as plants but think the seed came in last century!   They did nothing until planted out, just replaced leaves in the pot and never got much bigger though looked good.  Yes, cool climate here,  these would have seen between about 5c and 28c.   Winter is long and wet and seldom goes above 15c, bit like a favourable SFO microclimate.

[Tyrone]

I remember germinating a few of these about 20 years ago when I lived in Perth. All died quickly in summer. It was too hot for them. The north island New Zealand climate seems to suit them perfectly. 

[happypalms]

Something the kiwis seem to do well with. Is cool climate palms.