TULSA AREA WITH SEVERAL LARGE PALMS THERE ARE HALF A DOZEN THAT ARE LARGE MAYBE BIRMINGHAM AND NOT PROTECTED AT ALL ,SEEM TO BE DOING FINE ,HE ALSO HA...

Steve,I presume you're buying via mail order.Amazed to see dormant but alive tender plants surviving shipping in mid-winter.US mail is probably quicke...

Two great satellite pics of the Pacific Northwest that show mid-January's persistent fog.Barb

U.S. hardiness zone map here:Since you want trunking palms, the Needle palm (which clumps, never forming a trunk), will probably not suit you.Any soil...

I hope they both come back in spring from beneath the snow level.Barb

Great closeups, Steve, especially that second picture.You're so close the seed is breaking out in a sweat :lol: :lol: Imagine a cycad that cones 5 y...

welcome to the site, cometmtrs.All palms need superb drainage.Trachycarpus hates windy, extreme heat sites.In our hot desert area, they're more suited...

Good point about fresh seed.My fault though 'coz I got my order early November of 07.I doubt any seed supplier is going to say "we'll hold your order ...

Beautiful seedlings Randall!Nice GH too...Are those the polycarbonate "wavy" sheets? or interior humidity?Barb

You people are the germination KINGS! Nice.It pays to have patience You've hit the nail on the head, Kent. THAT and the right set-up (I thought I ha...

John, yup, it's the only way you'll move those big palms...mine are one-third the size of yours.Barb

That did recover completely and beautifully, Barrie.A hoist, John? A team of oxen might be able to move your Butia...Barb

Allen, wow a 36 degree change for you folks! ouch.We're gettin' colder too, but it's the persistent fog that's driving me crazy.Gloomy and dark, have...

Thanks for the tips, Kent.Barb