Palm Trees from around the World
Important Note: Most of the seeds on this page will
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.
For years I have wondered why palms are not present in all homes where house plants are enjoyed. I have about come to the conclusion that price and a general misunderstanding about these wonderful plants are the main culprits. The price for a developed palm plant can be quite staggering. Even the smallest palm in a five gallon container can cost around twenty-five to fifty bucks. A mature tree palm delivered to your home can cost from several hundred to several thousand dollars.
A misconception about palms is that they will only grow in the tropics and deserts. While it is true that many of the over three thousand species of palms do thrive in these hot humid areas, it is also true that some are quite cold hardy and with some degree of protection can be raised in areas where it freezes. And it is very true that almost every palm makes a good houseplant although some of the tree types will eventually out grow their limited surroundings.
Another unknown about palms it that they can be easily raised from seed at a cost of less than a dollar each. They require little maintenance and add beauty and value to your home.
Here is a selection of my favorite palms. I hope you will try a few.
Palms
Coontie Palm
Acai Berry Palm
Thai Talipot Palm
Silver Saw Palm
Queen Palm
Canary Island Date Palm
Parlor Palm
Edible Date Palm
King Palm
Panama Hat Palm
Royal Palm
Chinese Windmill Palm
Chinese Fishtail Palm
Chilean Wine Palm
Sealing Wax Palm
Mexican Blue Palm
Princess Palm
Ponytail Palm
Giant Ponytail Palm
Gautemalian Ponytail Palm
Butterfly Palm
Pygmy Date Palm
Amazing Climbing Palm
Sugar Date Palm
Wild Date Palm
Madagascar Palm
Miniature Cocount Palm
Bangalow Palm
Dwarf Sugar
Oaxacan Pony Tail Palm
Australian Fan Palm
Swamp Fan Palm
Andean Wax Palm
Lau Fan Palm
Ribbon Fan Palm
MacArthur Palm
Golden Cane Palm
Solitaire Palm
Mascarene Islands Palm
Nikau Palm
Majesty Palm
Mountain Cabbage Palm
Areca trianda Palm
Blue Hesper
Himalayan Fishtail Palm
Florida Thatch
Jamaican Thatch Palm Bamboo Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Climbing Rattan Palm
Chamaedorea Radicalis Palm
Clustering Fishtail Palm
Mexican Grass Tree/Oaxacan Pony Tail Palm
Bitter Coconut Palm
Philippine Dwarf Sugar Palm
Guadalcanal Rattan Palm
Ringed Geonoma Palm
Chusan ( Cold Hardy Windmill ) Palm
Blue Latan Palm
Florida Silver Palm
Christmas Palm
Trachycarpus Takil
Windamere Palm
Trachycarpus Martianus
Yunnan Dwarf Palm
Giant Fishtail Palm
Purple Yatay Palm
Triangle Palm
European Fan
Chinese Fan Palm
Texas Palmetto
California Fan Palm
Mexian Fan Palm
Carnauba Wax Palm
Mountain Date Palm
Trachycarpus Manipur
Acroconia Vinifera Palm
African Oil Palm
American Oil Palm
Sago Palm
Triangle Palm
Kentia Palm
Ringed Geonoma Palm
Rattan Palm
Shapaja Palm
Ceylon Date Palm
Cycas and Palm-Like Plants
Traveller’s Palm
Mexican Cycad
Blue Mexican Cycad
Burrawang Cycad
Red Traveler's Palm
Seminole Bread
ECNT01 Coontie Palm ( Zamia floridana )
Coontie is a small palmlike perennial plant that grows to a height of about 3 ft. Coontie forms a colony of suckers that slowly grow into mounds 5-6 ft wide. The glossy dark green pinnate leaves are 3 ft long with narrow pinnae (leaflets) 4-6 in long by 0.25 in wide. This species is dioecious, having male or female reproductive parts (called "cones") present on separate plants. In late winter the rusty-brown male and female cones emerge from the ground. Males produce pollen that fertilizes the female cones that mature in autumn when the shiny red seeds are released.
Its evergreen leaves are fine in texture and resemble those of a fern. They are produced from a thick underground storage root in one or more flushes each year. This cycad has a much softer appearance and is without the sharp edges of some of the other popular cycads used in the landscape such as Cycas revoluta.
Once this immature pistillate (female) coontie cone is fertilized by the male's pollen the seeds will develop and ripen by the following autumn.
Zamia pumila inhabits a variety of habitats with well drained sands or sandy loam soils throughout peninsular Florida.
Coontie will tolerate some salt drift from the sea and can be planted near, but not directly on the beach. It will grow in full sun or dense shade.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8-10.
Coontie is perfect for woodland and shady gardens where it provides rich evergreen backdrop for flowering species all year long. It works well as a transition plant near larger specimens. Creates a tropical affect when planted by the trunks of pine trees in woodland settings. Coontie is perfect for xeriscapes and as a low maintenance ground cover. The coontie is one of the best ground covers as it evergreen and actually "consumes" trash which sifts down beneath its arching leaves where it is hidden from view to decompose, rust or otherwise degrade inoffensively.
The coontie is very happy growing in pots, urns and containers both indoors and out. It is a popular species for bonsai where it is grown in sand, often with its fleshy underground storage root artfully exposed.
In recent years the native coontie has become a favorite groundcover that is so tough and reliable it is is often planted on traffic islands like this one in Seminole County, Florida.
This is a rugged but subtle accent plant that boasts a deep green color and unique form. Although a slow grower, coontie is very tough, drought resistant and easy to maintain.
Florida's indigenous peoples and later European settlers processed the coontie's large storage root to extract an edible starch. For this reason the coontie was often commonly called Seminole bread during the late 1800s.
50 large seeds per pack. Price per pack: $31.95
1A320 Acai Berry Palm ( Euterpe oleracea )
One of several species of palm tree in the genus Euterpe cultivated for their fruit and superior hearts of palm. The species Euterpe oleracea is usually called Açaí Palm, after the European adaptation of the Tupian word ïwasa'i, '[fruit that] cries or expels water'. Global demand for the fruit has expanded rapidly in recent years, and açaí is now cultivated for that purpose primarily.
The açaí palm is very ornamental, with multiple branches which can reach up to 25 meters (80 feet) in height. The fruit is born in bunches of 3 to 8. The proliferation of the tree is extraordinary, especially considering its intensive extraction for the delicious heart-of-palm. It flowers throughout the year and the harvesting season is usually from July to December. The fruit is highly valued by the Amazonense for use in wine or as a juice, and it is an important and popular dietary complement. The heart of palm is also very much appreciated and extensively farmed and extracted. The juice is extracted from the small round fruit which is purple in color. The seeds are soaked in water to soften the thin outer shell. The seeds are then squeezed and strained to produce a dense purple liquid of incomparable flavor. This liquid is served ice cold with sugar and tapioca flour. Some people like it without sugar. It is a nourishing and refreshing treat that is also used to produce ice cream, liquor, mousses and sweets in general. It is native to Brazil and is cultivated in the States of Pará, Amazonas, Maranhão and Amapá, especially in the Amazon River estuary. It lives in seasonally flooded habitats and along water margins.
The pulp is edible and used in beverages.
The juice of the pulp is consumed in Brazil and the Guianas.
The palm heart of the Acai palm is delicious and exported from Brazil, Suriname and Guyana to all over the world.
Acai fruit (which is about the size of a blueberry) contains vitamins and minerals (many of the B vitamins, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium). Also contains antioxidants, phytochemicals (anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, resveratrol).
If works against cholesterol problems and gives lots of energy.
It has a high percentage of dietary fibers.
In zones 9 and higher, it can be grown outside. It can be grown as an attractive ornamental plam in containers in colder climates. Outside, a mature plant will exceed 50 feet tall when fully grown.
FB142 Metallic Palm Chamaedorea metallica
The popular and much loved metallic palm is the only palm we know that has foliage with a dark metallic blue green sheen like the color of gunmetal. This single stemmed palm has leaves in the shape of a chalice or fish's tail being simple, undivided and notched at the tip. Other forms of this palms have leaves that are pinnately compound (feather shaped) with 4-7 linear or S-shaped leaflets. The erect leaves grow almost straight up to as much as 30 in (76 cm) long and 10-16 in (25.4-40.6 cm) wide. The stems of the metallic palm are 12-18 in (30.5-45.7 cm) long and up to 1 in (2.5 cm) in diameter. Metallic palm has attractive red, purple or orange flowers that yield small black fruits.
The elliptical fruits are about a 0.5 in (1.3 cm) long and 0.3 in (0.8 cm) in diameter.
Metallic palm occurs naturally in thick wet forests along the Atlantic slope and lowland rainforests of Mexico. Metallic palm often grows in limestone soils up to 2000 ft (610 m) above sea level.
Metallic palm thrives in moist, humus rich soil and is tolerant of alkaline limestone soils. Naturally undemanding for nutrients, metallic palm responds very well to regular applications of palm fertilizer. Metallic palm grows naturally in the understory of dense forests, and is tolerant of deep shade and low light conditions.
Metallic palm grows well outdoors in deep shade or medium-bright light. As a houseplant, it thrives with 10-12 hours/day of artificial light.
Metallic palm prefers uniformly moist, not wet, soil that has good drainage. It grows best in moderate to high humidity and indoor specimens benefit greatly from daily misting.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9 - 12. Mature and established plants have been reported to tolerate temperatures down to 28ºF (-2.2ºC) for four days with no leaf damage. They will not survive temperatures below about 20ºF (-6.7ºC), though.
Metallic palm's black fruits make snazzy contrast to the bright orange stalk. Usage
Naturally tolerant of low light conditions, metallic palms are perfect for understory plantings and ideal as houseplants. Metallic palm stands out as a small accent plant due to its remarkable metallic evergreen foliage that provides spectacular backdrop for flowering plants in shade gardens. The metallic palm also will grow beautifully on the eastern side of a house where it will get little or no sunlight.
This well-known and much loved palm is an endangered species and the only known palm with leaves having a blue-green metallic sheen. The metallic luster shows up particularly well when the leaves are moist. This small unique palm is one of the easiest to care for and makes one of the most ideal and durable house or shade palms known! The genus name Chamaedorea comes from the Greek words that mean 'near-the-ground gifts', and refers to the easy-to-reach fruits (pronounce it "kam-ah-DOOR-e-ah").
WARNING: The fruits are NOT edible and the sap and juices may irritate sensitive skin.
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.
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.
P18 Traveller's Palm ravenala madagascariensis.
This famous Banana relative is a popular ornamental in tropical regions throughout the world. Its most conspicuous characteristic is the distichous leaf arrangement, which gives the entire plant the appearance of a huge fan. Easily produced from seed, it is Very fast growing. A very large plant with large leathery leaves that reach 60 ft.
tall or more when mature outside. Rather easy to raise inside or out, makes a wonderful patio or tub plant for cooler areas.
P30 Parlor Palm neantha bella.
Grown throughout the world as a houseplant. Easy to care for
with few requirements. Leaves are leathery, pinnate.
1A089 Sugar Date Palm Phoenix sylvestris
A large, fast growing, and very ornamental species that is
actually quite rare in cultivation. Its tall trunk is much more
slender than that of P. canariensis, and its very full and
dense crown has elegantly recurving, grayish, plumose leaves.
It is as easy to grow as any Phoenix and will adapt to
temperate as well as tropical conditions. Temperate to tropical
climates ( Zone 8b-11). Well suited for indoors, good for
patios and verandas when small. It is a very attractive palm
and easy to grow as long as you provide a sunny position and
good drainage. Also a good landscaping palm.
1A128 European Fan Palm Chamaerops humilis
Popular landscape palm. Slow grower, eventually clustering, and
with age may produce branching. Palmate leaves may be
unpredictably green or glaucous blue. One of the hardiest palms
- to 20 degrees F.
1A129 Chinese Fan Palm Livistonea chinensis
Very popular broad leaved fan palm to 40' with thick trunk. Its
large fan shaped leaves have numerous pleats. It is seen often
in tropical landscapes and is one of our most popular palms.
Fast germinating.
RHN007 Carpentaria Palm Carpentaria acuminata
Similar in appearance to Christmas palm, Carpentaria Palm has an advantage in its faster growth. This tall, slender palm grows to 40 ft (12 m) on a single smooth grey trunk. The attractive crown is composed of 10-12 gracefully arching leaves, which are deep green on top and blue-green below. Carpentarias have a smooth green crownshaft. Both male and female flowers occur on the same inflorescence and are green to white in color.
Carpentaria acuminata is native to the rain forest areas of Australia's Northern Territory, where it grows in flat lowland areas near lakes and rivers, and at the heads of salt water estuaries.
Carpentaria palm needs a bright, sunny location. Carpentaria Palm requires high moisture and/or irrigation and generally will not withstand periods of drought. USDA Zones 10 - 12, but makes a very nice inside pot plant.. This palm is very sensitive to cold and can be killed outright by heavy frosts.
The Carpentaria Palm has been highly regarded in the nursery trade because of its attractive form and fast growth. Although it can be planted alone, it is best when planted in groups of 3 or more to create a "forest" setting. Carpentaria Palms are a quick and easy way to landscape a residential or commercial area. Their graceful fronds give a great tropical feel and quickly grow to form an impressive accent to any area.
TPF202 Ceylon Date Palm Phoenix Pusila
This is an attractive little Palm from Sri Lanka, a shrubby plant with the stem thickly covered with old leaf sheaths. The edible fruit is sweet and mealy, tasting like chestnuts. Also used to make palm sugar and an alcoholic beverage. Somewhat frost tolerant. Hardy to zone 9, maybe a little lower. It's wicker basket looking base is very unique.
1A310 African Oil Palm Elaeis guineensis
A slow growing palm to 60 ft. or more with 15 ft. pinnate
leaves and 24" leaflets. Has attractive dense foliage, but is
most widely known for it's oils that are produced from the
seeds. A very good outdoor pot plant.
1A256 Dwarf Lady Palm Rhapis gracillis
A very rare species from Southern China with slender canes and
small leaves with only 3-4 segments and makes an excellent
potted palm that can easily be grown to maturity even in a
small container. One of the easiest palms to grow inside.
RHM909 Super Silver Rock Palm Brahea sp.
These palms grow in sparsely vegetated, dry, high altitude
valleys around 1800 m (6000 ft.) and higher in Mexico, where
they are one of the dominant elements of the local vegetation.
What sets this palm apart is foremost the incredible color of
its leaves, an unreal, bright silvery white, easily as good as
the best Brahea armata you have seen. As opposed to the fierce
armament of other Brahea species, this plant has completely
smooth leaf stalks, without a single thorn. Of botanical
interest are also the very long, arching inflorescences that
extend well beyond the leaves. The fruits are small and black
when ripe. It is hardy to drought as well as to severe freezes
and should be adaptable to a wide range of temperate climates.
Due to its reasonable size it should find room in any
garden.
RHM911 Chamaedorea oblongata
Glossy leaves with broad elliptic leaflets distinguish this
attractive palm from its relatives. Easy to care for in the
manner of other Chamaedorea palms and tolerant of low light, it
makes a good and useful houseplant even for a poorly lit
corner; or, in the warm temperate to tropical garden, an
excellent addition to the list of shade tolerant palms.
RHM912 Basselinia gracillis
Another shade loving palm for tropical areas zone 11 or above,
or can be grown in warm greenhouses. A very fast growing palm,
reaching 15 feet or more in only 5 years.
RHM916 Chamaedorea pinnatifrons
Found in moist, shady forests from Mexico thru to Bolivia. Good
potted plant. A small/medium sized, slender, solitary palm up
to 3.5m tall. It has leaves up to 50cm long with pale green,
thin, lanceolate leaflets. Needs enviroment to be warm,
sheltered and very moist. Looks best when planted in
groups.
RHM917 Mataranka Palm Livistona rigida
A big, stately palm from northern central to northwestern
Queensland, where it is found in open woodlands. It seems to
prefer low areas that are near seasonal watercourses or
seasonally flooded. Despite its fairly tropical origin it has
proven to be very adaptable to cultivation in both tropical and
warm temperate regions, where it can take wind, some drought
and moderate freezes. It is easy to germinate and fast growing.
Young plants have beautiful reddish-bronzy leaves.
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.
RHM920 Windowpane Palm Reinhardtia gracilis
A small and dainty palm from the rain and cloud forests of
S-Mexico and Central America. Reinhardtia has small leaves with
usually only two broad leaflets per side that have distinctive
'windows' at the base. Under humid and shady conditions it is
easily grown and develops quickly into an exceptional container
plant or a most stunning understory palm for the subtropical or
tropical garden.
RHM924 Thai Dwarf Fishtail Palm Wallichia
siamensis
A small, clustering Arenga that comes from montane rainforests
in northern Thailand between 500 and 1200 m (1600 to 3900 ft.)
elevation. The beautiful leaves carry few, large, conspicuously
lobed leaflets that are a brilliant silvery white beneath. It
adapts well to cultivation; however, it is still very rarely
seen. It does best in warm temperate and tropical areas and can
tolerate some cold and light freezes.
1A131 Texas Palmetto Palm Sabal texensis
This stately, robust palm grows up to 50 ft (15 m) tall with a
solitary trunk, 8-32 in (20-81 cm) in diameter. The spread of a
mature Texas palm may range from 8 ft (2.4 m) to 25 ft (7.6 m).
The gray trunk has closely-spaced annular rings.
Usually part of the trunk remains covered with old leaf stem
"boots", that often split at their base. These persistent boots
form a characteristic crosshatch pattern on the trunk. The
petioles (stems) of the Texas palm are smooth and completely
thornless and may grow up to 15 ft (4.6 m) in length. Texas
palm has 10-25 fan-shaped leaves ranging in color from deep
emerald green, for palms in shade to part shade, and varying to
lighter green in color as leaves receive more sunlight.
Each leave has 80-115 leaflets with threads along the margins
of the leaflets. The leaves of the Texas palm have a prominent
and strongly downward arching costa (leaf midrib) which gives
the leaves a folded three-dimensional effect. Texas palm may
flower when very young, often blooming when the trunk is very
small or nonexistent. The Texas palm produces an inflorescence,
branching as long as the leaves, having small white flowers.
Male and female flowers are produced on the same plant. White
flowers produce round-oval fruit that are black when ripe.
The Texas Palm can be separated and identified from other
palmate-leafed palms by its long, smooth, nonthorny petioles
(stems) and long, downward arching costa (leaf midrib).
The Texas palm is native to the southern part of Texas, the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. The natural habitat of the Texas palm is the rich soil of coastal bottom lands.
Texas palms tolerate drought and adapt to a wide variety of
soils including those that are neutral, acidic, clayey, wet and
slightly alkaline. Texas palms thrive in a humid atmosphere in
rich loamy, moist and well-drained soils. Texas palms are
traditionally slow growers, however regular fertilization with
palm grade fertilizer promotes maximum growth. A balanced slow
release palm fertilizer with minor elements, e.g., an 18-18-18,
may be used during the growing season. Potassium nutritional
deficiencies can develop on older leaves and may show up as
translucent yellow or orange necrotic spotting. Mineral
supplements should be administered in appropriate recommended
amounts to prevent or treat such deficiencies. Texas palm is
resistant to lethal yellowing disease. Light: Texas palm
thrives in partial shade, partial sun or full sun.
Moisture: The Texas palm is drought resistant when established,
but grows faster and looks better when given adequate moisture.
Texas palm tolerates moist, wet locations and occasional
flooding.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 8 - 11. Mature and established Texas
palms can tolerate occasional temperatures down to 12ºF
(-11ºC), with minor or no leaf damage. More cold hardy
data on the Texas palm is expected as its cultivation becomes
more widespread. Some palm enthusiasts are reporting success
with growing Texas palm in USDA Zone 7b.
Use the Texas palm for formal groupings, as a lawn tree, in
large scale plantings and as that special accent tree. Texas
palm is best utilized in medium to large yards as the palm may
grow 50 ft (15 m) tall and 25 ft (7.6 m) in diameter. Texas
palm may be used in a variety of locations as it is tolerant of
many soils, wind, drought, and salt.
A very robust, stately and hardy palm, the Texas palm is now
starting to receive attention from growers and enthusiasts.
Once abundant in Texas, the Texas palm habitat is threatened.
The Texas palm habitat has diminished from approximately 40,000
acres in 1925 to its present Texas natural habitat of 32 acres.
Texas palm is utilized for thatching, making furniture, fans,
hat making, and its rot resistant trunks are used as fence
posts and for pilings in wharfs and piers. The Texas palm fruit
is edible and called micharo. The Texas palm is one of only two
palms that are native to Texas, the other being the much
smaller dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor).
RHM128 Ringed Geonoma Palm Geonoma
macrostachys
A small, monoecious unarmed palm, from the moist rainforest,
with a cane - like small stem. These are smooth, ringed by
prominent leafscars, 2" - 4" apart. The leaves are aprox. 3'
long, while the flowers are pink, in clusters of three; two
male and one female. The inflorescence is green, later orange
and the very small globose fruits are black at maturity. For
zones 9B - 11. Requires light shade, moist, well drained soil,
needs high humidity. This uncommon palm grows to 10' with a
ringed trunk. The pinnate leaves are as few as 8 on this short
tree and as they develop they remain entire in shape for a
lengthy period before becoming pinnate.
2270 California Fan Palm Washingtonia filifera
A 50' fan palm indigenous to California. Distinguished by its
large shag of dried leaves that have remained attached to the
trunk for many years. The thickness of the old leaves is such a
large mass that it's appearance is that of a grass hut.
Hardiness: to high teens; recovers from damage quickly, more
cold hardy than W. robusta.
W231 Blue Stem Fan Palm Sabal minor
Blue stem is a small fan palm with a trunk that remains below ground. Depending on age and growing conditions, the leaves can be anywhere from 1-5 ft in length and width. The smooth petiole (leaf stem) is a little longer than the leaf. The inflorescence (cluster of flowers) is erect, extending well above the leaves. The fruits are black, about 1/2 inch in diameter and their weight causes the flowering stalk to arch downward, sometimes to the ground. Also called dwarf or bush palmetto, the leaves of blue-stem differ from those of the similar-looking saw palmetto Serenoa repens in having a short midrib, an extension of the petiole and a smooth stem while the saw palmetto's is armed with small sharp spines that form the sawlike edges that give the plant its name.
Hardiness: Hardy in zones 8-10. Some varieties are hardy to Zone 7. Blue-stem palm is sometimes killed above ground by freezing weather, but re-sprouts the following spring.
Use blue stem palm as an underplanting or in front of a grove of tall palms. Blue stem is one of the hardiest palms in the world, and for many areas it is one of few palms that can be grown outdoors. Use it in mixed borders or hedges. Blue-stem palm is especially well suited for massing around the base of a large live oak.
Light: Prefers partial sun and can tolerate light shade
Moisture: Prefers moist soils but can tolerate drought
BM35 Mexian Fan Palm Washingtonia washingtonia
For warm, arid zones as in southwest Arizona and California.
Slow growing to 100" with 5' pleated palmate leaves. With great
age and maturity its upper region of the trunk will exhibit a
bulging mass of its older dried leaves appearing as a shaggy
mound.
P35 Edible Date Palm phoenix dactylifera.
This palm is grown commercially throughout the Middle East for
its delicious and abundant fruit. It can be easily grown
indoors. Outside, it will grow to a height of 80 ft. with a 12"
trunk that is covered with attractive leaf scars. The leaves
are feather shaped with a beautiful gray-green coloration. It
is a fast grower. Everyone should have one of these plants.
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.
P49 King Palm archontophoenix alexandrae.
A common sight in the tropics and subtropics. This is a
majestic palm with huge silvery-green leaves and a light gray
trunk, often swollen at the base. Bears cream colored flowers
and can be raised inside if given high heat and humidity. Seeds
germinate within a few weeks. Outside, the tree will reach a
height of 60 ft.
P60 Mexican Cycad Dioon edule.
Not a true palm, but a cycad much like the "Sago Palm" in
appearance. An extremely attractive specimen for the home or
greenhouse. Seeds are quite hard to come by.
TPF203 Silver Leaf Cycad ( Dioon edule var rio verde )
A wonderful Cycad from nothern Mexico, in particular, the hilly Sierra Nevada region of San Luis Potosi, where it grows at some elevation, thus producing excellent cold hardiness(to 15 degrees F). Leaves of these are noteworthy, with hints of silver, blue, and green all possible. Planting in full sun helps to bring out better coloration. Grows easily in a container, or planted in that special location in a garden, the only requirement being, as with most of the cycads, a well draining soil and not too much water.
Expect this cycad to grow at a moderate rate, producing long, up to 2-3 foot leaves, meticulously flat and uniform, approx 4-5 inches wide. Ultimatley these will form a trunk of 8-12 inches in width, with mature specimens reaching heights of only 5-6 feet. Cold hardy to 15 degree farenheit.
1A255 Chinese Fishtail Palm Caryota ochlandra
One of the hardiest of the Caryota, ( cold hardy to 24 degrees
F. ) this fishtail palm from China is a smallish species with a
neat crown of gently tumbling leaves. Elegant and tidy.
Good container plant when young. Monocarpic tree will reach
maximum height in about 25 years, then blooms and gradually
dies. Flesh of seed is caustic to touch and should be handled
with care, no problems with planting seeds as long as you do
not break the hard outer shell when handling.
P63 Panama Hat Palm carludovica palmata.
Again, not a true palm although you wouldn't know by its
appearance. It has handsome pleated fan shaped leaves that
appear in tiers in a spiral arrangement. Leaves are used in hat
production. A very special plant.
P65 Royal Palm roystonea regia
A very beautiful palm that is grown in many countries. Outside
it will grow to 80' with a whitish, bulged trunk and leaves
often reaching 3 feet or more.
P68 Chinese Windmill Palm trachycarpus fortunei
A hardy fan palm that can stand cold to 15 degrees and also
makes a good container plant inside. Fibre covered trunk and
fan shaped leaves reaching to 3 ft. across. Easy to grow from
seed.
1A344 Darjeeling Fish Tail Palm trachycarpus fortunei darjeeling
This is a close relative to the Chinese Fishtail palm, but is from Darjeeling, India and may be a bit more cold hardy, surviving temperatures down to 5 degrees. This palm makes a good container or patio plant for growing inside in bright lit locations. . Fibre covered trunk and fan shaped leaves reaching to 3 ft. across. Easy to grow from seed.
RHM947 Fiji Fan Palm ( Pritchardia pacifica )
A striking fan palm to 30 with straight smooth trunk with some fiber patterning at the base. Its numerous palmate leaves are 4 wide, 5 long and undivided with many pleats. Fast grower. Fragrant brownish flowers. Tropical. Plant at 1" depth using a well draining soil mix. Requires bright light and high humidity. Keep warm and damp. Zone 10 and higher.
RHM948 Chamaedorea Houseplant Palm ( Chamaedorea costaricana )
A wonderful palm for inside the home, on the patio, or outside in temperate areas. A shade loving palm with pinnate leaves and thin cane-like stems which resemble bamboo. Becumes quite lush as it develops multiple stems. Mature height is 6 to 12 with a canopy spread of 10 or more. Fairly cold hardy to zone 8 and makes a desirable indoor ornamental. Plant the seeds immediately at a depth of 1" using well draining soil mix. Keep warm, damp and in filtered sunlight - avoid hot dry air.
RHM949 Everglades Palm ( Paurotis Wrightii )
A clustering palm often seen in the south Florida landscape. Slender trunks to 38" are covered with red-brown matting. Its large palmate leaves are nearly round, light green above and silvery beneath. Using well draining soil mixture, plant seeds at 1" depth. Keep warm and lightly moist. Requires bright light and high humidity.
RHM950 Thatch Palm ( Thrinax radiata )
Excellent patio or container plant when young. Has a slender grey trunk with dark green fan leaves at the top.
It produces white flowers that grow on the yellow stems to 3-4ft long.
Flowers are followed by green round fruit that turns white when it is ripe. Fruit is around 1-1.5 inches wide.
This slow growing palm can get up to 15 feet tall. It likes full sun but can also grow in broken shade. It does best in moist sandy soil with good drainage. Like a lot of palms it likes humid weather. It tolerates salt and drought very well. It adapts to a lot of different conditions.
This palm is not very cold hardy palm; it can tolerate cold down to 30F. The Thatch Palm is a wonderful palm tree in any landscape, especially those landscapes which love to adorn a hammock. Thatch Palm Tree can also grow indoors very easily. The almost-circular leaves can reach a diameter of 3 feet, and were used by early inhabitants as roofing material.
D9608 Sealing Wax Palm cyrtostachys lakka
A stunning feather palm with a bright red trunk. It is a tender
palm and not easily grown outside of Malaysia. The seeds are
very slow germinating and the plant needs constant warmth and
light. You may wonder if any plant is worth this much trouble,
believe me this one is.
D9603 Mexican Blue Palm brahea armata
A slightly cold hardy palm that is so unusual with its silver
blue palmate leaves with arched spadices. Also a good tub
plant.
RHM101 Sombrero Palm Braha dulcis
A beautiful fan palm producing blue-green leave. Ideal for warm
dry regions and is frost resistant. Very slow growing - to 20'.
The fronds are more finely cut than most within the genus and
this feature gives a more delicate appearance. Produces sweet
edible cherry sized fruits. Native to Guatemala and Mexico.
1A037 Princess Palm Dictospermum albumarmata
Most unusual palm that flowers at an early age. Attractive
blackish gray trunk and long arching fronds up to 3' long.
P20 Ponytail Palm beaucarnia stricta
One of the most widely raised palms in the world. Very easy
from seeds. Has the familiar swollen trunk and grass like
leaves. The perfect houseplant.
FA34 Guatemalian Ponytail Palm Beaucarnia
guatemalensis
This Guatemalian "Pony Tail" is increasingly popular because of
its ease in producing multiple stems from its swollen base as
it is developing. The stems are stiff and upright and are
topped with tufts of long thin leaves which gracefully enhance
the overall look of the plant. May be grown in full sun or in
filtered light.
RHM099 Giant Ponytail Palm beaucarnia stricta
This Pony Tail has a bottle shaped trunk, short stiff branching
and tufts of 2' leaves at branch ends. Flowering is conspicuous
with bright red large spikes at the branch tips. Very slow
growing to 20'
P24 Butterfly Palm ( Golden Cane Palm ) areca
lutescens.
This is probably the most widely sold palm in the world. It is
sold as a potted plant throughout the world. It is a fast
growing clumping palm with pale green feather shaped leaves and
slender trunks. It is best suited as a house palm and the seeds
should be planted together to form a clump. Seeds germinate
quickly. Plant needs plenty of sunlight.
RHM946 Cohune Palm ( Orbignya cohune )
Tall feather palm with 18 trunk and erect pinnate fronds to 30, thick trunk and produces
large, heavy seeds in clusters; produces Cohune oil. 1 very large seed in a packet. The
seed is approximately 3" long and 1 1/2 wide. This large seed should be planted at a 3"
depth using well draining soil mixture. Requires constant warmth, bright light and high
humidity. Zone 10b and higher.
P55 Pygmy Date Palm phoenix roebelenii.
This is a palm that truly everyone should have. It makes a
great houseplant or lawn ornament. It only grows to 10 ft. (
smaller in containers ) and forms a perfect miniature palm. It
has a slim, solitary trunk with soft feathery green leaves. The
seeds germinate easily ( usually within six to eight weeks )
and the plant requires little maintenance or attention.
Tolerates low light and abuse. This palm is a must for any
deck. Zones 9-11 outside.
3212 Hybrid Pygmy Date Palm ( Phoenix roebelenii hybrida
)
A very fast growing pygmy date palm, if you are needing to grow
full size pgymy dates quickly, this is the one to choose.
Pretty much identical to the standard Pygmy Date, except it is
a faster grower and does not produce viable seed. Excellent
patio plant, zones 8b-11 outside.
Z2666 Bangalow Palm archontophoenix cunninghamiana
A Sub tropical to tropical palm from the Rainforests of central
eastern Australian coast. This is a very similar palm to
Archontophoenix alexandrae in both appearance and size (it gets
to about 25 metres (80 feet) tall with a spread of about 2 -
2.5 metres (10 - 15 feet outside in warm climates). It also
makes a wonder container plant when young and grows well inside
in bright light and warmth.
The leaves, which have paler stalks, are bright green above and
below, although there can also be brown scales underneath. They
are much heavier looking than A. alexandrae, giving it a more
lush appearence.
RHM925 Lucy's Cane Palm Pholidostachys pulchra
Unusual South American palm with broad leaflets forming the shape of a shuttlecock. A good container palm that will require large containers as it matures, can be grown outside in zone 10 and higher.
RHM953 Windamere Palm Trachycarpus latisectus
Trachycarpus latisectus (formerly Trachycarpus sikkimensis) is an attractive palm tree with large leathery leaves with exceptionally wide segments and a thick, bare and ringed trunk. Its fan-shaped leaves resemble those of Livistona. It has a bare trunk and its seeds resemble those of T. martianus.
It is commonly known as Windamere palm, for the locality where its first botanical description was made, the garden of the famous Windamere Hotel in Darjeeling, India. It was formally photographed and collected for the first time only in 1992 during the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sikkim Expedition. It is considered a temperate palm, and has been reported to withstand a wide range of climates, from tropical, subtropical to cold and wet conditions. It is native to Sikkim in the Himalayas, where it has been reported from a range of elevation between 3500 to 7000 feet. It remains in the wild in just one tiny, heavily altered location which is immediately threatened by deforestation. Cold hardy to about 28 degrees.
RHM954 Sonora Palm Sabal uresana
A big and beautiful Sabal, impressive because of the silver blue color of its fan leaves.
Grows wild in the Sonora desert of Mexico. This desert palm tree grows to heights of 25
to 50 feet tall. The large leaves, or palm fronds, grow directly out of the single
unbranching trunk. The leaves are about 5 to 8 feet long. The drooping leaf segments are
silvery blue in color and about 3 feet long. Fibers hang in between the leaflets. The palm
produces white flowers in drupes that later form small black fruit.
It is a highly valued and economically important tree in many regions of Mexico.
The new, unexpanded leaves are used extensively to make baskets, mats, rope, and other
items. The older leaves are also used to make brooms. The fibers that hang between the
leaflets have also been used to make saddle blankets. The trunks of this palm have
regularly been used to build corrals and as crossbeams for houses. The sugary mesocarp
of the fruit is locally eaten fresh or cooked. Like the S. palmetto, the heart of the palm, or
the young bud, are eaten occasionally, and this also has a lethal effect on this palm. The
petioles of the huge leaves are also sometimes used to build racks for aging cheese, as
stirring sticks, or for broom handles.
The seeds germinate easily and quickly, growth is reasonably fast, and the plants are very
adaptable to a wide range of climates and can even take severe frost.
RHM957 Ruffled Fan Palm Licuala grandis
This elegant palm is great for small yards and can also grow indoors in containers in cooler climates, makes a wonderful patio plant. This is a very attractive, slow growing palm that can get up to 6-8 feet tall outdoors in warm climates, with a spread of 4 feet wide. It has a single slender trunk, 4-5 inches in diameter that takes years to develop.
The Ruffled Fan Palm is known for its unique palmate, or fan-shape leaves, with attractive splitting patterns that make it stand out in any environment. Leaves are circular, luscious green, glossy, ruffled, hence the name Ruffled Fan Palm, about 22 inches in diameter, with notched tips.
It grows best in partial shade and should not be exposed to full sun. Also, make sure to protect it from high winds to avoid frond damage. It needs a lot of water with good drainage. It can tolerate cold down to 30F when mature.
RHM951 Australian Cabbage Tree Palm Livistona australis
The Cabbage-tree Palm is a tall, slender palm growing up to about 75 feet in height and a foot in diameter. It is crowned with dark, glossy green leaves on petioles 5-6 feet long. It has leaves plaited like a fan; the cabbage of these is small but sweet. In summer it bears flower spikes with sprigs of cream-white flowers.
The Cabbage-tree Palm grows best in moist, organically-rich soils, and thrives in both sheltered and well-lit situations. It is also salt, frost and wind tolerant, with populations occurring in exposed coastal situations along the east coast of Australia from Queensland to Victoria. It is cold hardy to 22 degrees in the USA.
RHM918 Thai Mountain Fan Palm Trachycarpus
oreophilus
A recently described rare species from a single mountain range
in northern Thailand, where it grows on exposed ridgetops and
spectacular limestone cliffs at over 2000m a.s.l. and is
regularly obscured by clouds and buffeted by wind. It has a
bare trunk and an attractive small and compact crown of
regularly split fan-shaped leaves. Being quite unlike any other
Trachycarpus, it will be an envied addition to the temperate or
subtropical garden.
RHM955 Bermuda Palmetto Palm Sabal bermuda
A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. Endemic to Bermuda, it grows to about 20 feet with a grey trunk to 12” in diameter. The deeply costapalmate leaves are deep green to bluish green.
RHM956 Trachycarpus martianus (Nepal Form) Himalayan
Fan Palm
Similar to the now popular T. martianus from the Khasia Hills,
this form from the Himalayas in Nepal, has slightly smaller
leaves with fewer segments and is more tolerant of frost and
drought as it grows further north at higher altitudes. Equally
fast and rewarding to grow.
RHM958 Hispaniola Palm Sabal domingensis
The Hispaniola palm, as it is commonly called, has a single trunk that grows straight and erect to a height of 60 ft (18 m) and possibly taller. The trunk is massive, about 2 ft (60 cm) in diameter and usually with the upper several feet covered with interlaced leaf bases, left behind when the petioles break and the leaves fall. These eventually detach to reveal leaf scar rings upon the smooth light brown trunk.
This palm is native to the island of Hispaniola, a Caribbean island that is shared by the countries of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. There is is found growing on the dry, sandy lower slopes of the island's mountain range.
Hispaniola palm is easy to grow on most soils except those that are continually soggy. It has a preference for light sandy soils. Fertilize twice yearly in spring and summer for faster growth. It thrives in bright, sunny, exposed areas.
Hardy for Zones 8b-10. May also be hardy in some parts of Zone 8. Seeds will usually germinate in 2-6 months.
This palm is drought tolerant and is perfect for low maintenance landscapes. It combines beautifully with grasses (like gamma grass and sand spartina), yuccas (like bear grass and Spanish dagger), wax myrtle and other drought tolerant species. Mature Hispaniola palms are monumental in stature and make impressive sentinel plants for driveways and entrances. Their drought resistant durability and hulking handsomeness make them perfect for lining streets and avenues.
RHM959 Puerto Rico Royal Palm Roystonea borinquena
A large palm which usually reaches a height of 40 to 60 ft, but individuals 87 ft have been recorded. Stems are smooth and grey-brown to cinnamon-brown, and range from 10–28 inches in diameter. Leaves are 8 to12 feet long.
Puerto Rico Royal palms are popular ornamental plants due to their striking appearance; and are extensively planted as an ornamental in Puerto Rico. Its tolerance of air pollution, its ability to grow in a variety of soil types, and the fact that it roots do not damage sidewalks, increase its utility for landscaping and street planting. Its timber is occasionally used for construction but is susceptible to termite attack. Leaves are used as thatch and the leaf sheaths can be laid flat and used to make the sides of buildings. The fruit are fed to pigs and other livestock and the flowers are visited by honey bees.
Makes a striking container plant when young, best suited for zones 9b and above outside.
RHM960 Wallich's Dwarf Fishtail Palm Wallichia densiflora
This wonderful rare dwarf palm is from the humid forests of the Himalayas, where it grows up to an altitude of at least 5200 feet. Its elegantly arching fronds are dark green above and bright silvery white below, and the leaflets resemble a fishtail. Although slow at the beginning, it speeds up considerably with age and develops into neat clusters to about 2m tall. It is best grown in shade and suitable for subtropical and temperate climates. It will take prolonged cool weather and can tolerate moderate frosts without damage. W. densiflora also does perfectly as a house or conservatory plant and will look good even under less than optimum conditions.
RHM961 Mangrove Date Palm Phoenix paludosa
A smallish, clustering date palm that is widely distributed in mangrove or swamp forest from easternmost India south to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It grows a small cluster of slender trunks that are, at first, clothed in coarse, fibrous leaf sheaths, becoming bare with age.
The mildly plumose, gracefully arching leaves hold many soft, narrow, slightly drooping leaflets that are distinctly grayish below and pale green above. The attractive purple to black fruits are held in dense clusters. Though not uncommon in habitat, it is very rarely seen in cultivation.
It requires some maintenance to trim old leaves and suckers but will make an extraordinary ornamental that, despite its tropical habitat, adapts well to cooler climates and will take an occasional light frost without harm.
RHM932 Thai Dwarf Fishtail Palm Wallichia siamensis
Zone 8b and higher outside, good container plant when young
A small, clustering Arenga that comes from montane rainforests in northern Thailand between 500 and 1200 m (1600 to 3900 ft.) elevation. The beautiful leaves carry few, large, conspicuously lobed leaflets that are a brilliant silvery white beneath. It adapts well to cultivation; however, it is still very rarely seen. It does best in warm temperate and tropical areas and can tolerate some cold and light freezes.
RHM933 Golden Licuala Palm Licuala aurantiaca
Great houseplant and patio plant. The Golden Licuala is a new, recently described species from Thailand, where it grows in coastal swamp forest. It is similar to Licuala paludosa in its robust, clustering habit, with short stems and palmate leaves with few segments, and in its easy-care nature. What particularly sets the Golden Licuala apart and makes it a very desirable ornamental are its vividly orange colored leafsheaths and stalks. It is best suited to warm subtropical and tropical areas and needs plenty of water to grow well.
RHM935 Noble Palm Deckenia nobilis
Deckenia is essentially a palm for humid, tropical climates, but young plants also make very dainty looking and quick growing house plants!
Native to the Seychelles Islands, where it grows on steep slopes and ridges, sometimes to the exclusion of any other vegetation. It grows a very tall, slender, smooth trunk that can reach well over 30 m (115 ft.) in height. The whitish crownshaft carries a crown of most graceful, pinnate fronds. While seedlings and juveniles are formidably armed with yellowish spines, mature plants lose their nasty nature except for a single feature in the inflorescence: The flower stalk is hidden inside a curious, most fiercely armed bract that falls away to release the long drooping flowering branches when they are fully developed.
RHM942 Christmas Palm Veitchia merrillii
Christmas Palm is a neat little palm that resembles a dwarf version of the royal palm (Roystonea regia) which it matches in beauty if not in size. It has a single slender gray stem that is smooth, sectioned by leaf scar rings and is swollen at the base. A short green crownshaft supports a neatly compact crown of about a dozen, plus or minus a few, pinnate (feather) leaves.
A stately palm that has become very popular as landscapers are now using it more in the interiorscape. A very popular plant in shopping malls. The seeds are the size of a jellybean and covered with a straw-like husk. Plant as soon as received at a depth of 1 1/2" using well draining soil mixture. Be sure to remove outter husk. Keep warm, damp and in bright light. Good inside palm, zones 10-12 outside.
RHM943 Macarthur Palm Ptychosperma macarthurii
A popular clustering palm in outdoor landscapes in warmer zones. Now being used more as an attractive indoor ornamental. Mature height is 10 with 4 leaves and broad leaflets. Plant seeds when received. 1 1/2" depth in well draining soil mixture. Keep warm and only lightly moist. Bright light. Avoid hot dry air. Good inside palm, for zones 10b-11 outside.
RHM092 Triangle Palm ( Neodypsis decaryi )
For warm climates, or inside greenhouse when young. When fully grown this feather palm from Madagascar develops a triangle shaped base which extends to 18' tall while exhibiting a magnificent display of stiff pinnate feather-like leaves extending upward to 30'. The leaves are aligned in an even rank creating a spectacular exhibition. A desirable showcase palm.
RHM984 Black Wanga Palm Pigafetta elata
Suitable for tropical climates and warm greenhouses. This palm is generally perceived to be the world's fastest growing palm. Native to northern Sulawesi (Celebes) in Indonesia, it is found in rainforests at altitudes between 1500 and 3000 ft. It sports a large, very straight, columnar, glossy green trunk that holds a spherical crown of elegantly recurving pinnate leaves, V-shaped in cross section. Apparently an opportunistic plant, it establishes itself not in the closed forest but in gaps in the canopy. In cultivation, plants thus need good light early on. These palms are densely covered with masses of blackish spines which are very sharp!
RHM986 Cambodian Dragon TreeDracaena cambodiana
Suitable for tropical climates and warm greenhouses. An attractive, smallish Dracaena native to Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and the island of Hainan in China, where it grows at low elevations in forest on dry, sandy soils and on lime stone cliffs. Its slender, branched stems can reach about 4 m (13 ft.) tall and each hold a dense crown of bright green, undulate strap leaves.
Seed Packet #Z2477
Chilean Wine Palm Jubaea chilensis
Probably the most massive and undoubtedly the most
cold-tolerant of all pinnate palms, this species, although
unfortunately not common in cultivation, hardly needs any
introduction. Native to central Chile, it is well suited to
temperate and subtropical climates.
It is highly drought tolerant but will also do well in cold and
humid conditions. It does not need hot summers to grow well and
in winter it can take severe frost down to -16°C
(3°F) unharmed. For many temperate climates it is the only
large pinnate palm which is cold-tolerant enough to be
successful long-term. Many fine, centennial examples can be
admired for instance in California, Australia and along the
Mediterranean, in southern Switzerland, along the windy
Atlantic coast of France and even in Britain. And there are
many other areas where it would do well but has not been tried
much.
Germination and establishment are slow but easily accomplished
and young plants are sought after and of high value as they are
rarely found in the nursery trade.
Z1535 Oaxacan Pony Tail Nolina longifolia
Similar to the common Pony Tail, Beaucarnea recurvata develops
long, straplike leaves that can reach a length of about 2 m (7
ft.) in mature plants. As a young plant it can be kept as a
robust indoor plant, when older, it attains dramatic, treelike
dimensions and will grow well in the warm temperate or
subtropical garden.
Z1850 Ribbon Fan Palm Livstona decipiens
A graceful, very fast growing, tall palm from eastern Australia
with finely divided, weeping fan leaves. It is easy to
germinate, fast and easy to grow, very adaptable and hardy in
every respect, a nearly foolproof palm really. It has already
been successfully tried as a landscape and even indoor plant on
a commercial basis.
Z2475 Majesty Palm Ravenea rivularis
The Majesty Palm is a comparative newcomer to the palm scene.
Despite that, it has become incredibly popular, mainly due to
its attractive appearance, with feathery green leaves and thick
trunk, but also because of its legendary speed of growth. It
comes from Madagasgar, where it grows in swampy areas up to an
altitude of about 600m, it requires lashings of water, fertile
soil and heavy feeding to maintain its appearance, color and
growth rate.
It thrives in a whole range of climates from tropical to warm
temperate and while not very frost tolerant, it will put up
well with cool conditions, and also performs nicely as an
interior plant if the light is bright enough.
RHM952 Blue Needle Palm Trithrinax campestris
Surely this palm has the stiffest leaves of any! It is a "once seen, never forgotten" species that will grow in a wide range of climates, tolerating both desert heat and intense cold. Probably the most durable palm on earth! Its leaves are quite blue in color and stiff as sheet metal, and its trunk is covered with an intricate network of old leaf bases, recognizable by touch alone! One of the most distinctive of all palms, and one that everyone will want to have in their collections.
Can tolerate cold down to 0°F., one of the best cold hardy palms.
D9691 Madagascar Palm (
Dypsis madagascariensis )
This is a medium sized solitary or clustering palm. It has a
plumose leaf and nice color (blue-green, white and some black)
to the crown. It is a moderate to fast grower and likes to be
in full sun. A great palm for gardens in Southern California.
Cold tolerance is in the 30°s.
Unusual shaped foliage
and stems that are slender and jointed bamboo like. This is a
very unusual palm that requires warmth. Difficult to germinate
and raise, but well worth the effort.
1A247 Kentia Palm (
Howeia forsteriana )
Kentia palm is highly prized for its elegant fronds and slender
trunk. Kentia palm has a canopy of about three dozen gracefully
drooping leaves which produce an airy and poised look. The
leaves are pinnate (featherlike) and grow up to 12 ft (3.7 m)
long with thornless 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m) petioles (leaf
stems).
Kentia palms tolerate and adapt to a wide variety of soils
including those that are neutral, acidic, clayey and slightly
alkaline, but they perform best in rich loamy soil with
excellent drainage. Kentia palms are traditionally slow
growers, however regular fertilization with palm-grade
fertilizer promotes maximum growth. A balanced (e.g., 18-18-18)
slow-release palm fertilizer with minor elements should be used
during the growing season. Magnesium and potassium nutritional
deficiencies have been noted, particularly in older kentias.
Mineral supplements should be administered in recommended
amounts to prevent or treat such deficiencies. Kentia palms in
pots or tubs can be left in the same container for many years
due to their slow growth.
USDA Zones 9B - 11. Considered cold hardy in frostfree
locations. Mature and established specimens can tolerate
occasional temperatures down to 25ºF (-4ºC) without
incurring significant damage to foliage.
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Z2070 Caryota "Himalaya" - Himalayan Fishtail Palm
Though known in cultivation for a while now, especially in
California, where it is grown under the name Caryota urens
"Mountain Form," this fabulous hardy species still is rarely
seen around. It is a fairly large, vigorous and extremely fast
growing tree (up to 2 meters per year) with a dense crown,
frequently seen growing semi-wild in the foothills of the
central and eastern Himalayas up to 2400m a.s.l.
As indicated by its habitat and by experience from cultivation,
it is by far the most cold tolerant Fishtail Palm, guaranteed
to stand up happily to cold winters with snow and moderate
frosts to -7°C
BM21 Cascade Palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
In nature, this attractive palm grows in or near fast flowing
streams, hence the specific name. In the home it requires a
good supply of water, and medium light. It has dark green
foliage, is very easy to care for, and makes a perfect house
plant.
This beautiful landscape palm from Mexico has branching green
inflorescence, yellow flowers and red fruit. Proving to be a
good container plant, and a very popular outdoor plant in warm
climates.
BM22 Rattan Palm Calamus inermis
A strongly climbing rattan with slender canes. It makes few
leaves but they are large - to 16" with 3" leaflets. It is
suited to warm-temperate and tropical climates. An uncommon
palm that could be quite unique as an indoor plant.
Z2059 Bamboo Palm Chamaedorea siefritzii
Also known as Reed Palm and Clustered Parlor Palm, these are
excellent indoor palms that prefer partial shade rather than
full sun. Thin reed-like trunks grow in segments, giving them a
bamboo like appearance. Grows only 10' tall.
Z2561 Chamaedorea radicalis
Another beautiful landscape palm from Mexico that clusters from
the base to a height of about 10 ft. when grown outdoors. It
flowers when young, with the inflorescence held high above the
dark green foliage. It has orange-yellow flowers and orange
fruits. It grows best in shady, moist areas outdoors, but can
be grown inside if properly tended.
Cold tolerant to 18-20° F.
Z1496 Mexican Grass Tree Nolina Longifolia
Also known as the Oaxacan Pony Tail, it is similar to the
common Pony Tail, Beaucarnea recurvata. It develops long,
straplike leaves that can reach a length of about 2 m (7 ft.)
in mature plants. As a young plant it can be kept as a robust
indoor plant, when older, it attains dramatic, treelike
dimensions and will grow well in the warm temperate or
subtropical garden or still grown inside as a tub plant. Hardy
to zone 8 outside.
1A083 Philippine Dwarf Sugar Palm Arenga tremula
A handsome clustering palm from the Philippines which grows to
about 3 or 4 metres, and is suitable for a range of climatic
zones from temperate to tropical. Leaves with long and narrow
leaflets, green above and glaucous beneath, supported by slim,
green, ringed trunks.
2140 Chusan ( Cold Hardy Windmill Palm ) Trachycarpus
fortunei
There is not much to say about the humble 'Trachy' that has not
been said before. This most popular of the hardy palms has been
cultivated in the West for a hundred and fifty years since the
explorer and adventurer Robert Fortune first saw it growing
(though not wild) on Chusan (now Zhousan) Island off the east
coast of China. Cultivated on the mainland for much longer than
that, its origins are obscured in history. Its hardiness
against cold is legendary, as is its easy care nature, and its
wide availability means it is often the first hardy palm that
many of us own. It is also probably the palm species best
tested and documented for its frost resistance.
1A107 Trachycarpus nanus Yunnan Dwarf Palm
The smallest member of the (Trachycarpus) genus, and one of the
most sought-after, this diminutive, very adaptable and
extremely cold hardy palm does not grow a trunk, or at least,
only an underground or a shortly emergent one. From Yunnan, in
western China, they are pretty palms, not unlike Chamaerops at
first glance, and are often an attractive blueish colour. A
further interesting feature is the fact that the inflorescences
are held upright, an adaptation to keep them off the ground.
Unfortunately this makes them very vulnerable to the goats,
with which the area is over-run; consequently very few plants
set seed.
1A109 Giant Fish Tail Palm Caryota obtusa (India form)
Caryota obtusa is by far the most massive of the Fishtail
Palms. It is found scattered over a vast area between
north-east India and northern Thailand, always growing in the
mountains. The form from N. Thailand, which has recently been
described as C. gigas, was introduced into cultivation many
years back. The true form from the N.E. Indian States of
Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, however, where William
Griffith collected the type specimen for his description of the
species in PALMS OF BRITISH EAST INDIA (1850), never made it
into cultivation. As such, we are very pleased to be able to
offer this form to you now for the very first time ever! This
awesome and majestic Fishtail Palm has a thick trunk (to 60-90
cm (2-3 ft) in diameter) and huge, flatly-held leaves in the
manner of a giant tree fern, which it resembles. The seeds
germinate quickly, and subsequent growth is extremely fast, up
to 1 m (3 ft) per year once established. The Indian form grows
in the Himalayan foothills at altitudes of up to about 1000 m
(3300 ft), and much further north than the Thai form (C.
gigas). While the two are not really different in appearance,
the Indian form will likely grow in even cooler conditions, and
tolerate even a few more degrees of frost. Grow it where its
great size can best be appreciated, and give it plenty of water
and fertilizer. It is a "must" for tropical and warm temperate
parks and gardens.
2741 Mountain Date Palm Phoenix loureiri var. humilis
A fast growing, non-suckering palm that resembles the canary
island date palm very closely, but is frost hardy and can be
grown in cooler climates. Good outside palm, or container palm
when young.
1A309 Seminole Bread ( Cardboard Palm )
Zamia furfuraceae
This is another of our "living fossil" plants, its kind
surviving on earth since the time of the dinosaurs. Cardboard
palm belongs to the Cycad family (cycad is greek for "palm" to
which most cycads bear resemblance). Other cycads include the
coontie palm and the sago palm.
Cardboard palm has leaves 3-4 ft (0.9-1.2 m) long that emerge
from a central point forming a rosette. When grown in bright
sunlight the rosette becomes a 3 foot high clump of tightly
overlapping leaves that will slowly grow to 6 ft (1.8 m) in
diameter. The thick leathery leaves are pinnate and have 5 in
(12.7 cm) long by 1 in (2.5 cm) wide oval leaflets. They are
slightly fuzzy and feel a little like cardboard when
rubbed.
Because of its ruggedness, low maintence and drought tolerance,
the cardboard palm is often used in commercial plantings. The
foliage emerges from a thick fleshy trunk that serves as a
water reservoir in times of drought. Male and female
reproductive structures (cones) form on separate plants. Even
very young plants produce these interestingly shaped cones.
When ripe, the female cone breaks to reveal an array of tightly
packed, bright red 1 in (2.5 cm) seeds.
Cardboard palm is native to the warm sandy coastal plains of
Mexico and is a common landscape item in tropical and
sub-tropical areas all over the world. It is also a popular and
easy to grow houseplant.
Plant cardboard palm in neutral, well drained sandy soil. Mulch
with organic materials (bark or leaf mold). Light: Bright sun
to partial shade. Moisture: Water when dry. Drought tolerant.
Hardiness:USDA Zones 9 - 11. Sustains leaf damage at 28ºF
(-2.2ºC)
The cardboard palm is spectacular in containers and is even
happy living out on seaside condo balconies.
Cardboard palm makes a great accent or specimen plant. Use near
the patio, in mixed foundation plantings or in perennial beds.
This cycad is salt resistant and can be used in beachside
plantings. Also makes a great container plant for the patio or
deck. It is a great houseplant tough enough to survive
occasional neglect and harsh indoor environments.
With its beautiful shape, exotic looking cones and instinct for
survival, cardboard palm is one of my favorite plants. Large
outdoor clumps are striking as the light olive green new growth
emerges to hover above a base of darker mature leaves.
Specimens can be grown indoors in shallow containers. Used this
way, the partially exposed tuberous stem and the airy crown of
leaves create a striking bonsai specimen.
Z2001 Sago Palm ( Cycas revoluta )
One of the most primitive living seed plants, they are also
very unusual and popular ornamentals. A rugged trunk, topped
with whorled feathery leaves has lead to the common name "Sago
Palm", however it is actually related to conifer and Ginko
trees - all cone bearing plants which trace their origins back
to the ancient flora of the early Mesozoic era. Often called
"living fossils", Cycads have changed very little in the last
200 million years.
Regardless of age or size, Cycas revoluta is one of the easiest
plants to grow, indoors or out, by beginner or expert. This
subtropical adapts to a wide range of temperatures from 15 to
110 degrees F (-11 to 42 degrees C), accepts full sun or bright
interior light, thrives with attention, and tolerates neglect.
In addition, Cycads are extremely long-lived. A 220 year old
specimen of Encephalartos, a relative of Cycas revoluta, is on
display at the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew England; the
restoration of the famous Palm House required it to be
temporarily transplanted to a holding area for more than a
year; the move was successful and is an example of the
durability of these ancient "living fossils".
This is an excellent opportunity to raise these expensive
plants yourself for less than a buck a plant.
These are fresh seeds that will germinate in a few months. If
kept in the refrigerator, these seeds will remain viable for
over a year.
Excellent container plant or outside garden plant for warm
climates.
50 large seeds per pack. Price per pack: $31.95
BK104 Princeton Field Guides: Palms of Southern Asia
By Andrew Henderson
Hardcover, 264 pages, 6 x 9, full-color photographs, maps, Princeton University Press
"This is a very well-organized field guide. It is clear in its presentation of the facts and the language is without unnecessary complications. The science behind this popular presentation is very sound. The descriptions in general are very concise."—Henrik Balslev, University of Aarhus, Denmark
Southern Asia is a vast and ecologically diverse region that extends from the deserts of Afghanistan to the rainforests of Thailand, and is home to a marvelously rich palm flora. Palms of Southern Asia is the only complete field guide to the 43 genera and 352 species of palms and rattans that occur in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This attractive guide's handsome illustrations and succinct, authoritative, and jargon-free text make identification easy. Each species account includes the correct scientific and common names, and fully describes morphology, habitat, and uses. Featuring a distribution map for most species and 256 full-color photographs, this is also the only field guide to cover the extremely diverse palm flora of Vietnam, and the first to offer a taxonomic overview of the rattan species of Southern Asia.
Palms of Southern Asia is a book of major importance for botanists and an invaluable aid for naturalists and conservationists, and it's the perfect field guide for ecotourists traveling in the region.
• Covers all 352 naturally occurring palms in Southern Asia
• Features full-color photographs of 256 species, many never before illustrated
• Includes a distribution map for most species
• Provides the first taxonomic overview of the rattans of Southern Asia
BK105 Timber Press Pocket Guide to Palms 200 Species and Hybrids • 323 Photographs
By Robert Lee Riffle
Flexibound, 237 pages, 6 x 8 1/2, full-color photographs, Timber Press
Unlocks the keys to successfully growing palms
Native to every continent except Antarctica, palms are most closely identified with tropical regions and one species in particular, Cocos nucifera, the coconut palm, is the universally recognized symbol of all things tropical. Yet, many palms can withstand freezing and thus can be grown in mild temperate climates where the average low temperature does not drop below 5°F (-15°C). In addition, palms thrive in a wide range of habitats from swamps to deserts, rain forests to plains and grasslands. Some prefer full sun, others deep shade. Some are stemless shrubs, others are solitary or clustering trees, and still others are vinelike, but all are evergreen.
Given such diversity and versatility, it is surprising that palms are underutilized in landscapes and gardens, even in tropical climes. Several reasons account for this, including misconceptions about the plants' growing requirements and unfamiliarity with their ornamental qualities. This pocket guide remedies both problems. It unlocks the keys to successfully growing 200 of the most common and easily obtainable palm species and hybrids, and it highlights botanical characteristics that are of interest to gardeners and landscapers.
Each description includes details of trunk, crownshaft, leaf, flower, and fruit to assist in plant identification and selection. The extensive cultivation notes include details of mature tree size, cold hardiness, and light, soil, and water requirements. Suggestions for using the plants indoors and out will help even novice gardeners know where to start, and succinct information on seed germination will assist anyone who wants to grow their own palms from seed.
BKP100 An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms
By Robert Lee Riffle & Paul Craft
Hardcover, 528 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, full-color photographs, Timber Press,ISBN 0-88192-558-6
An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms offers a definitive account of palms that may be grown in the garden and landscape. Because palms are often underutilized as a result of their unfamiliarity—even to tropical gardeners—Robert Lee Riffle and Paul Craft have exhaustively documented every genus in the palm family. Approximately 890 species are described in detail, including cold hardiness, water needs, height, and any special requirements.
Generously illustrated with more than 900 photos, this volume is as valuable as an identification guide as it is a practical handbook. It even contains photos of several palm species that have never before appeared in a general encyclopedia. Interesting snippets of history, ethnobotany, and biology inform the text and make this a lively catalog of these remarkable plants.
BKP101 Palms of South Florida
By George B. Stevenson
Paperback, 252 pages, 6 x 9, b&w illustrations, University Press of Florida, ISBN 0-8130-1441-7
“The value of this book goes well beyond its immediate audience in south Florida, for the palms Stevenson covers comprise the most common horticultural varieties planted throughout the tropics. There is no other single book that describes this group of plants, especially with the diagnostic keys offered by Stevenson.”—David W. Lee, Florida International University
New! Jim's Plant Growth Stimulator for Palm Tree Plants.
Jim has developed this product through years of testing on his farms. This natural, environmentally safe solution will produce amazing results, producing vigorous plants and larger, thicker leaves. We highly recommend you do you own trial test ( i.e. spray one plant with solution, next to a plant not sprayed with solution over the length of a growing season ) to fully appreciate how effective this product is.
This is a two part water soluble product that should be mixed 14.75cc of each part ( we provide measuring spoon with solution ) to one gallon of water and sprayed onto the foliage and trunk of the plants, you can also soak the ground underneath the drip line as well.. It contains Food Grade H202, ( produced by nature ) Gibberellic Acid ( a natural plant growth hormone ), B1 and other plant vitamins, plant hormones, ( made from natural sources ) micronutrients including Boron (B), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Molybdenum (Mo), Sulfur (S) and Zinc (Zn) plus a natural detergent based "sticker" that makes the product stick to the leaves until absorbed by the plant.
This mix will make 16 gallons of solution.
JPAG11 Plant Growth Stimulator for Palm Tree Plants $14.95
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