What caught my eye about these(Tasan) trachys was the difference in their growth habit,they are super stout and tougher looking palms.I don't really c...

Sabal louisiana,birminghamn both pick up steam once they get a few fans going,I planted my 3 S.louisiana in Aug and they already put out 2 leaves by N...

I have a very small one in the front yard,the leaves are pretty fried but it is still solid and no spear pull so far after lows of at least 12F

Plain old Fortunei in Bulgaria I believe,very well established though

I agree! I think the mystery of Takil and the whole Fortunei mess which you can include Takil in is what makes these palms so interesting they(some) k...

So as to your commeent about Takil I am not talking about Naini Tal,I have some and I love this palm!I am referring to the original seeds brought over...

Almost there,as far as I'm concerned Feb is the last winter month and I do think we will pull out of winter much faster than last year!I really wish I...

I think what Garry is selling(whats in a name)are a pure form of these Trachycarpus palms in habitat,I remember reading(I think in an artical by Gibbo...

Right on Barb,I forgot to mention about the pool water-

None of the Sabals mentioned(or hystrix) that I recall will grow that tall,there are some Sabals that are trunking,Trachycarpus is your best bet and ...

Very nice! I really love the Mazari palm but it has proved to be tough to get past seedling/strap leaved faze.I remember reading a story about a guy w...

Needle palms if protected the first few years are very hardy!I really think Sabals have a better survival rate because they are not as prone to spear ...

Trachys(wagnerianus,fortunei,nainital) and Butia are probably the most cold hardy trunking palms,both would need protection during extreme cold.Needle...

I agree Barrie,we are around the corner now,avg temps begin to rise and daylength increases rapidly,almost to Feb,as far as I'm concerned the last win...