That is not a good sign on how slow these species of trachycarpus grow. I like you will nevewr see these palms grow to a good size.I guess it will be ...

I agree it can happen but then again it did get well below freezing just outside of San Deigo this year so anything can happen but rarely does.

Like you I am finding the same results. Takil always seems to develop a heal, have larger fronds and grows quicker. I don't care if Takil is just a va...

Perhaps you have the volcano variety on the left. The one on the right looks like all of mine.You also get the ceferia var and the single trunking var...

You may already know this but check with customs before yopu bring a plant back from the USA. They may require a phyto certificate.I brought back some...

Wet and fairly warm is the forecast for the next five days here.We are almost clear of any cold weather now, here in Van.

I couldn't agree more. Your family has to come first.Good Luck

I'll add some heat to the baggie and see if they germinate.

I haven't had much luck with these seeds. I think I will try Aaron's method.

Steve, How long did the Thrinax radiata seeds take to germinate. I start some in December and nothing yet.

You beat me. I had 13.7C as a highGreat spring day

Days are getting longer and warmer. It is 11:00 am and it is already 10C / 50F warm and sunny. Spring flowers like crocus and snowdrops are in bloom.

I don't believe Rudi ever did plant it. I think he might of raffled it off at one of the PNWPEPS meetings. Maple Leaf Nurseries had brought in quite a...

The frond dicolouration seems to be more in the summer.

I hope they are right. The seedlings are growing quickly and I am looking forward to planting them outside in a few years. They should be fine if they...