Wes North Van
@wes-north-van
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Joined: Aug 4, 2004
Last seen: Apr 29, 2015
Topics: 31 / Replies: 876
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Laaz

Not sure if I am the Wes you are posting to but I do have one and so far, this being the first winter, all looks good.

18 years ago
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Mexico

I am headed there in February.Looking forward to sun and warm temps

18 years ago
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Barb

They are probably close to 6 maybe 8 feet taller now. They grow quicklly when they get to that size.I have planted quite a few more now so in a few ye...

18 years ago
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Aaron

Thanks. I am lucky for sure to live in such a beautiful place. The only drawback is the amount of winter rain.We rarely see snow down at my place and ...

18 years ago
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Zone 8b

I would be a zone 8b,The last 8 years have been 1/2 9a and half 8b. So far this year we are a zone 9b

18 years ago
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North Van Palms

Yes that is my yard.This pic I believe was taken 4 years ago.My palms are much taller now. They do seem to grow two 1 to 2 feet a year.

18 years ago
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T. campestis

Do you know of anyone that has one planted outside in the Vic or Van area?I have one that still doesn't have a mature frond on it but it is getting qu...

18 years ago
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Barb

I pretty much have to mow the lawn 9 to 10 months so I can handle mowing the lawn for 12.John, I can't wait to see this place.

18 years ago
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Barrie

We hit -1.2C so far in this cold snap. Not too bad. At least the days were sunny.

18 years ago
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Barb

That is what I deal with all day is footcandles.600 footcandles is brighter than you will ever get your home so those are outdoor palms for sure.

18 years ago
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Livistona benthamii

What is considered the hardiest of all of the livistonias?

18 years ago
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Barb

All of my palms look great. My tree fern looks like it is in the middle of summer.Even my canna tropicanas are still standing, mind you they are in a ...

18 years ago
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Waggies

Of the 20 seeds only three germinated. They are small seedlings right now. I have two 5 gallon waggies that I plan on planting outside this spring, (1...

18 years ago
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Barb

Looks good.Both very healthy looking palms. I want to try a Livistonia chinensis out in the garden. I know I will have to protect it on those coldest ...

18 years ago
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Interesting

I wonder why it has not been tried hewre in the PNW?Does anyone have any experience with this palm?

18 years ago
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