I just decided to check a USDA zone map and I had my information screwed up. 9A is from -3.8C to -6.6C which means that this year I am having a zone 9...

According to this map I would be a zone 9a but I can tell you that for 8 years now I have been following and recording my temps and 1/2 the years I am...

If you ever go to the Mayan Riveria, you will see palms that look like trachycarpus fortunei, when you strip the fibre and old fronds off.Two species ...

Which palm is that?

Yes it is too bad they do not transplant well.You have to buy a potted young plant or grow from seed.

My favourite native tree. I love the smooth red trunks and shiny green leaves.Where I live there is a forest of them close by.

Looks like phyllostachys bambusoides "Castillonis"I have a clump about the same size as in the picture.A great looking bamboo and fairly hardy.It is a...

I voted for t. Fortunei.Mainly because they do grow well here and I find that they are a good looking palm.If you want a bare trunk you can strip the ...

I have a picture from my sister and brother in laws place in Morinville that looks just like that. You have to love those Alberta skies.Great pic!

Hey Barrie,I will take you up on the offer. Thanks,I hope to be over soon.I will let you know.

Yes the one I bought from you was my second one. They are planted ten feet away from each other.They are very hardy and stay evergreen.

How old is your tree Barrie?Does this species need any protection during our colder winters or is it rock solid here?Is the fruit good tasting?I just ...

Where did you get yours?I got to try and find one.I really like trunking yuccas.

I am starting with c. Panzi.I think I will also try a sago this spring. There are quite a few growing outside here with success.I may try others this ...

That's a beauty.Will it trunk?