Daphniphyllum macropodum

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Anyone know more about this plant? Where can I get it in Canada?
Looks very exotic and seems to be rated to zone 7a.

There's a picture of this plant on this page:
http://www.cloudforest.com/cafe/palms/lot-zone-ble-from-bothell-pics-gallore-t1200.html

Posted : 02/01/2013 6:44 pm

Paul Ont

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Kevin at South Coast gardens usually carries it. I tired one and lost it (100% kill) to a zone 6b winter with protection. This was near Kingston (USDA 4b/5a).

Still, it should be tried in more appropriate conditions.

Posted : 03/01/2013 2:33 am

seedscanada

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Yeah. It is at the top of my want-list. south coast is supposed to have it but I have never been there. Thats the only Canadian and Ontarian location I have found to een mention the plant.
Jim in Niagara falls has had one in his yard for quite a few years. It is under 3 feet tall though and slow to grow there in 6a. But he said it outlasted his Loquat tree.

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Posted : 03/01/2013 3:09 pm

Cameron_z6a_N.S.

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I will be planting a couple of these out in the spring. I'll make sure to document how they fare next winter!

Posted : 03/01/2013 4:44 pm

andym

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Here's Daphniphyllum Pentantrum which enjoyed a mini freeze back in early December. Crug Farm plants in the UK have around six different species. 😯

BTW the species you will need is Daphniphyllum Himalayense v macropodum which is usually hardy to -15C. Standard Daphniphylum Macopodum comes from Japan and is much more tender even to my area. 😀

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Posted : 04/01/2013 11:48 am

TimMAz6

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nice specimen Andy! Almost looks Schefflera-ish or Rhododendron-ish.

Posted : 05/01/2013 5:35 am