Cold Hardy Palms
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benefit greatly from using the CAPE Smoke Seed
Germination Primer that we use in our own greenhouses. We
find we receive significantly better germination results when we
use this primer on these types of seeds.
Z2003 Louisiana Dwarf Cold Hardy Palmetto Palm ( Sabal
Minor )
A short palmetto palm growing only about 6 ft. tall with large
blue-green fan leaves. An easy to grow palm.
This palm can be grown much farther North than most palm
species.
Young palms can be grown outside with ease and established
palms, ( grown inside in pots the first few years, then
transplanted outside ) can be grown in zone 6, and it has been
suggested that established plants could even be grown as far
North as zone 5 with foliage loss in Winter and re-growth in
Sping.
10 seeds per pack. Price per pack: $5.95
SAW PALMETTO PALM Serenoa repens
Saw palmetto is a small hardy fan palm whose stem usually
remains below ground or runs just along the surface. In some
cases, it develops an erect or arching trunk that may lift the
whorl of leaves 2'-8' above ground. The palmate leaves are
2'-3' across and green or bluish green. The cluster of leaves
gets about 4'-6' high with a similar spread. In the wild, saw
palmetto often grows in clumps 20 or more feet in diameter. The
petioles (leaf stems) are about 2' long and sharply
saw-toothed. The fruits are round, black and about an inch in
diameter. An especially attractive form with silvery-white
leaves occurs along the Atlantic coast in Florida.
Saw palmetto occurs naturally on the coastal plain from
South Carolina to southeastern Louisiana. It grows in a wide
range of habitats from seaside sand dunes and dry scrub to
moist forests, pine flatwoods and even wetlands. Saw palmetto
can be the dominant ground cover in certain southeastern pine
forests, sometimes covering hundreds of acres. Culture: Once
established, saw palmetto is virtually maintenance-free.
Light: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial sun.
Moisture: Tolerates drought but can also tolerate moderately
moist soils.
Hardiness: Fully hardy to zone 7, this palm has been seen
growing in zone 6, but does suffer foliage damage at 10 degrees
F. and complete foliage loss at 3-5 degrees F.
Saw palmetto is a beautiful little palm and richly deserves a place in the ornamental landscape. The silver form is especially attractive. Plant saw palmettos in front of clumps of larger palms, or even underneath large palms. They look good massed in clumps in mixed borders, or as framing hedges. Use as accents to trees or in foundation plantings.
Features: The berries of saw palmetto are used as a
treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or enlarged prostate
gland. They are also used as a diuretic to tone the bladder,
improve urinary flow, and decrease urinary frequency. They may
help prevent prostate cancer.
P77 Green Saw Palmetto Palm. Traditional Green fan-shaped leaves Package of 10 seeds $2.25
P41 Sabal Palmetto Palm Sabal
palmetto.
The Florida state tree. This is an attractive palm whose use is
mostly outside as lawn decoration. It grows to 80 ft. tall with
stiff, green costapalmate leaves. Has a smooth trunk that will
reach 18" in diameter. Very easy to grow from seeds. It can be
raised inside, but it will require much bright light.
Easily grown in zone 7 ounce established, it is suggested that
established, protected plants may survive in zone 6b as
well.
P52 Jelly Palm Butia capitata
This beautiful feather palm has long fronds that arch and
recurve towards the ground from atop a thick stout trunk. The
trunk can grow to 20’, but normally reaches
12’-15’ with a diameter of 1’-1½’.
Typically, the old leaf stalks persist for years, although
specimens with clean trunks are not uncommon. Leaves range from
light green to bluish gray. The palm produces light orange
fruits (often called pindo dates in the deep south). These
palms vary in form. Specimens raised in dry and/or infertile
soils tend to be smaller in stature with smaller leaves. Light
also affects the plant’s form -- those grown in full sun
are more compact. The orange fruits are edible and widely used
to make a delicious jelly, thus the name.
Grown regularly in zone 8, this palm has been proven to survive
0° F. when heavily mulched and protected. Generally
considered safe to grow in zone 7 if heavily protected, it is
suspected it could survive zone 6 under certain conditions.
P28 Canary Island Date
Palm Phoenix canariensis
From the Canary Islands off the Coast of Africa, this palm is widely grown as an
ornamental tree. It is tolerant of cold and drought and can be easily raised from seeds if
given heat. Outside, it will grow up to 60 ft. with a 3 ft. diameter trunk.
Inside, its growth can be regulated by the size of container it is raised in. It has a
distinctive spiky, architectural appearance that is a must for any home. It bears 2 in. long
fruit that is orange when ripe. The old leaf scars on the trunk form diamond shaped
patterns.
Tolerates cold to about 18 degrees and needs full sun. 12 to 15
degrees will damage the foliage.
P75 Mexican Fan Palm Sky Duster Palm Washingtonia
robusta
This is the palm shown in the backgrounds of television shows
shot in Los Angeles. It is a tall thin palm that grows to great
heights very quickly. Outside, it can reach a height of 100 ft.
or more. Remarkably, it also makes a great inside plant. Has
fan shaped small green leaves and bears dark, glossy red seeds.
It is drought tolerant and can be easily moved at any age.
Prefers full sun and tolerates 18 to 20 degrees F. Fairly fast
growing and commonly available. 12 to 15 degrees will defoliate
this species.
Seed Packet #Z2501
Brahea armata - Blue Hesper Palm
It could be argued that this is the most impressive of the
Braheas with its thick and fissured grey trunk, and its crown
of silvery blue, sometimes almost white leaves that in
moonlight take on an almost ghostly appearance. In the wild it
grows in arid canyons, sometimes with Washingtonia, and manages
to survive in incredibly dry conditions.
It tolerates down to about 18 to 20 degrees. 12 to 15 degrees
will definitely damage the foliage of this species.
Seed Packet #Z2504
Nannorrhops ritchiana - Mazari Palm
Nannorrhops ritchiana, the Mazari palm, one of the very
hardiest palms in the world was, until recently, also one of
the rarest in cultivation. Finally, after several years of
work, literally hundreds of faxes and phone calls, and not
least of all, a trip to Pakistan (not our favorite holiday
destination), we located what we hope will be a regular source
of seeds of this tough and attractive palm. Its high altitude
desert origin in Northern Pakistan and Afghanistan (to about
1700m/5600ft a.s.l.) gives an indication of its requirements
is: hot, dry, and bright. Mature Nannorrhops ritchiana are
successfully cultivated in such diverse places as Florida,
California, Texas, Italy, France, and Venezuela, indicating
that it will thrive in temperate areas just as well as in the
cooler tropics. In winter, if kept dry, it may resist
temperatures as low as -20C (-4F). With summer heat it is
relatively fast growing, and will develop into a large shrub
with several short, erect trunks and very thick, blue-green,
leathery fan-shaped leaves. It is a palm which surely everyone
will want to have in their collections.
P11 Silver Saw Palm Acoelorrhaphe wrightii
A palm widely used in Florida for street decoration. It grows
to a height of 20 ft. It has a slender trunk covered with brown
fibers. The leaves are fan shaped and a light green with a
silver back. The seeds germinate quickly and easily. This is
good outdoor palm for mild climate areas.
It will tolerate high moisture conditions and temperatures to
about 20 degrees. It prefers full sun.
#Z1995
Senegal Date Palm Phoenix reclinata
A beautiful, clump forming palm whose trunks tend to lean
outward, hence the name. Easy to grow indoors or out, will
reach 30 ft. outdoors when mature. Attractive, leaf scarred
trunks and ¾" brown fruits. Also called the African Date
Palm.
Demands full sun and tolerates temperatures to 20 degrees or
slightly lower.
Z2808 Trachycarpus ukhrulensis
On the border of Assam and Myanmar the latest species of trachycarpus has been discovered. Growing to 15m Trachycarpus ukhrulensis has a hairless trunk, the underside of the leaves are a powdery white and the top sides are dark green. According to WWF some scientists think this is the most interesting trachycarpus yet discovered.
A fast grower, good in containers when young, this palm is hardy to zone 8b.
P16 Queen Palm Syagrus romanzoffiana
An excellent palm from Brazil. It withstands a wide range of
climates and can be raised outside in northern areas if
protection is given. The first simple leaves of this palm can
be up to 3 ft. long. It will grow up to 60 ft. outside. The
trunk is long and slender and will bear distinctive old leaf
scars that accents its tropical look. The leaves are long and
curving. Can be raised as a houseplant inside.
The Queen palm can tolerate to about 20 degrees, 17 degrees or
colder will kill this species. It demands full sun.
Cold Hardy Bananas
Note: All banana leaves, even of the most cold hardy species, will be damaged by frost and killed outright by a hard freeze. But many underground rhizomes are much cold hardier than people realize. This means that that the underground root will sprout new growth in the Spring.
Seed Packet #Z2450
Darjeeling Banana Musa sikkimensis (= M. hookeri)
Wow! A rare and little known large banana species, new to
cultivation, that sports a massive pseudo-trunk to 4,5m (14ft)
tall and 45cm (18in.) in diameter., tinged with red, and purple
new leaves and leaf-midribs. A percentage of plants even
exhibits beautifully dark red mottled leaves. The Darjeeling
Banana is very hardy to cold (i.e. in the sense of Musa basjoo)
coming, as it does, from mountain forests up to 2000m (6000ft)
in the Himalayas of NE-India. It can easily be grown in zone
6.
First trials outdoors in the US, Britain, Germany and
Switzerland have shown an excellent resistance to cold and
frost. Like all bananas, it is extremely fast growing, given
rich soil and an abundance of water. The fruits have a sweetish
pulp but are hard and contain a few large seeds. An absolute
novelty that shows great promise as an ornamental for the
temperate as well as the cooler tropical garden. We think this
plant that has more potential than any other cold tolerant Musa
in cultivation at the moment.
Seed Packet #Z2116
Yunnan Banana Musa sp. "Yunnan"
These seeds originally came in as the rare Ensete wilsonii, the
Snow Banana, however, seed shape and size suggest that the
seeds are not Ensete but Musa sp. Our collector insists that
the seeds were collected at very high altitude in Chinas Yunnan
province, where Ensete wilsonii usually grows up to 2700m
(9000ft). Even with its identity not cleared yet we think this
could be a very interesting cold hardy species that would
probably thrive under the same conditions as the legendary Musa
basjoo and M. sikkimensis. Easily grown in zone 6 if mulched
heavy, it should be tried in zone 5 more to determine it's
limits.
Seed Packet #Z2093
Cold Hardy Chinese Dwarf Banana Musella lasiocarpa
Musella lasiocarpa is an exciting banana relative that comes
from high altitudes (to frosty 2800m / 9200ft!) in the Yunnan
province in China. The maximum height of the plant is only
about 1.5m / 5ft, half of which is a very stout, conical trunk,
topped by a crown of handsome, slightly glaucous, broad leaves.
From early age, the rhizome produces many suckers. The
"flower", which is big and bright yellow, appears in its second
year, and grows upright at the top of the trunk. As the
inflorescence grows in size, tiny 'bananas' begin to appear
under each bract which curls back to reveal the fruits.
Unfortunately inedible, the 2" long bananas each contain dozens
of small, shiny jet black seeds. The seed requires cool
stratification (abt. 5°C) but then germinates easily, and
subsequent seedling growth is as you might expect, very fast.
Musella appreciates heavy watering and feeding and a place in
full sun. It will flourish in all climates from cool tropical
down to temperate, where it will be found to be root hardy,
enduring even cold winters with its underground rhizome, just
like the well known "Hardy Banana", Musa basjoo. It also makes
a perfect conservatory plant which will be a true conversation
piece that certainly will not outgrow its location.
Easily survives zone 6 winters when mulched heavily.
Bulk Pack of 25 seeds. $17.95
Seed Packet # Z2306
Seed Name: Velvet Banana Musa velutina
Good container type of banana with dark green leaf blades to 3
ft. Produces erect spikes of white flowers, followed by softly
hairy, pink fruit. Can easily be grown in zone 9 for fruits,
but can survive zone 7, maybe even zone 6 for foliage
plants..
Price per pack: $4.95
Bulk Pack of 50 seeds: $17.95
Seed Packet #Z2115
Giant Nepal Banana Ensete glaucum
This exciting but little-known banana relative is also known as
Musa nepalensis and Ensete giganteum, hinting at the plants
giant size. It grows in China (Yunnan 800-1100m a.s.l.), Nepal,
India, Burma, Thailand and possibly also in Tibet, Indonesia,
Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. It has a thick, waxy and blue,
solitary trunk, huge bluish leaves up to 10ft/3m long, and a
huge nodding banana-producing inflorescence. It is extremely
fast growing and so requires a good supply of fertilizer and
water and is best planted in rich soil. In cold climates it
would make an astonishing bedding plant during the Summer.
Hardy to zone 7 with heavy mulching.
Cold Hardy Yuccas
Seed Packet #2070
Spanish Bayonet Yucca aloifolia
Spanish bayonet has an erect trunk, 3-5" in diameter, reaching
up to 5-20' tall before it becomes top heavy and topples over.
When that happens, the tip turns upward and keeps on growing.
The trunk is armed with sharp pointed straplike leaves each
about 2' long. The young leaves near the growing tip stand
erect; older ones are reflexed downward, and the oldest wither
and turn brown, hanging around the lower trunk like an Hawaiian
skirt. Eventually the tip of the trunk develops a 2' long spike
of white, purplish-tinged flowers, each blossom about 4"
across. After flowering, the trunk stops growing, but one or
more lateral buds are soon formed, and the uppermost becomes a
new terminal shoot. Any other buds become branches, but these
are usually few, and the plant has an open, airy habit. Spanish
bayonet also produces new buds, or offshoots, near the base of
the trunk, forming a thicket.
Cold hardy to 6b with protection.
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