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kspalmguy
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Hello, I was wondering where I can buy a pindo palm (preferably in Texas, so I can drive and pick it up)...I would like one that is old enough to fruit, how old and how large do they have to be to fruit? And will they fruit in zone 6? For winter protection, I would tie up fronds and build a small greenhouse around it...any ideas? Thanks!

 
Posted : 25/01/2014 1:57 pm
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Big box stores (Home Depot, Lowes) in Oklahoma sell them.

For a big one, go to Dallas, esp. the farmer's market area.
My son shot and edited this silly video (~2') from our trip there a couple years ago:
http://youtu.be/vYzG5BzNvyA

 
Posted : 25/01/2014 2:15 pm
kspalmguy
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Haha! Loved the video! Nothing wrong with being crazy about palms! Do you know how tall they have to be before they fruit? I'd really like to be able to grow a fruiting pindo, as I hear the fruit is quite tasty! I drove to Dallas to buy my Trachy, so I'd be more than happy to go back for a Pindo! It's kind of a fun drive!

 
Posted : 25/01/2014 6:46 pm
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That would be impressive to get one to fruit in Kansas. Not sure how far you are willing to drive but I have them in Florida. To give you an example of what size fruiting is. The small one in the front has been fruiting for two years in the first photo. You may be able to find some 45 gallons that are fruiting. I can ship up to a 7 gallon.

www.mulepalm.com

 
Posted : 31/01/2014 5:54 pm
kspalmguy
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Wow!! Very nice looking!! I'm hoping I can get one to fruit here, I know of a guy who has two that fruit yearly in Michigan, so hopefully I can make it happen here...anyway, how much $ for your pindos?

 
Posted : 31/01/2014 5:59 pm
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I do not bare root any material so I assume shipping to Kansas will be around $35.00 to $40.00. I sell the 7 gallons for $40.00. I will be selling a lot of cold hardy palms this year as I have been traded a bunch for some of our palms.

I noticed you had been asking about landscaping in another thread. Check out Banana Joe's posts and his facebook page. He has tons of photos that might interest you.
I live on San Juan Island WA half the year about 10 miles south of Joe. I have been torturing palms up here for awhile. He has been at it for over 20 years.

And yes the fruit does taste good.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Banana-Joe/548446245182105

www.mulepalm.com

 
Posted : 31/01/2014 6:21 pm
kspalmguy
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Wow!! That's a good price! If I end up deciding if I want a pindo, I'll let you know! Thanks for the link!

 
Posted : 31/01/2014 6:25 pm
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That would be impressive to get one to fruit in Kansas. Not sure how far you are willing to drive but I have them in Florida. To give you an example of what size fruiting is. The small one in the front has been fruiting for two years in the first photo. You may be able to find some 45 gallons that are fruiting. I can ship up to a 7 gallon.

Which other palms/plants do you supply?

 
Posted : 31/01/2014 8:11 pm
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Hello Turtile,

We mainly do hybrid palms from the Butia. I deliver all over the state of FL to many growers of palms. Over 600 combined acres between them. I give them a good deal on my palms and in turn they give me a good deal on there's.

Here is a short list of what they have.
Canary Island Date (Phoenix Canariensis)
Chinese Fan(Livistona Chinensis)
Coontie(Zamia Pumila)
European Fan(Chamerops Humilis)
King Sago(Cycas Revoluta)
Lady(Raphis Excelsis)
Needle(Rhapidophyllum hystrix)
Pindo(Butia Odorata)
Queen(Syagrus Romanzoffiana
Washingtonia(Washingtonia Robusta)
Windmill(Trachycarpus Fortunei)
Areca
Adonidia
Alexander
Syagrus Arikury
Bottle
Cabada
Carpenteria
Cat
Coconut
Copernicia Alba
Fishtail
Foxtail
Lineare
Livistona Nitida
Montgomery
Pandanus
Reed
Ribbon
Roebellini
Royal
Sylvester
Thatch
Triangle
Mule palm

www.mulepalm.com

 
Posted : 01/02/2014 1:56 pm
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And yes the fruit does taste good.

Curious, is this fruit typically sold in super markets in the South as well?

Je n'est pas d'affaire a faire, les affaires que je n'est pas d'affaire a faire - moi
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Posted : 01/02/2014 2:21 pm
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I am not aware of anyone selling the fruit. A lot of people make Jelly out of it that is pretty tasty.

www.mulepalm.com

 
Posted : 01/02/2014 2:35 pm
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I was in tampa last summer how did I not come by and get one of these? I know it would have been easier than sending home that 5 ft foxtail 🙄

 
Posted : 02/02/2014 8:01 am
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