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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spring

I hope you are right. We are experiencing sunny clear days and nights. The lows are only going to -1C / 30F and highs around 8 to 9C / 47 to 50F. Stil...

19 years ago
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washingtonia robusta

I will planting one out this spring. I will protect the heck out of it due to it's small size. This palm I will have to protect every winter. It does ...

19 years ago
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Plant to use

I agree if you want some thing tropical looking a needle palm fits the bill. Ryan,I use this same method less the light bulb for many of my small more...

19 years ago
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Josef

Keep us posted. I am sure the snow will help insulate them and with a low of only -7C they should be ok as long as you have good draining soil.

19 years ago
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yuccaman

Hang in there winter is almost over. I wish you luck with the rhodos and needles.

19 years ago
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Barrie

What do expect for growth rates of these two hybrids. With pure jubaea the rate is sooooo slow. and butia being fairly fast it will be interesting to ...

19 years ago
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Growth rate

The growth rate on those seedlings are crazy. I can not believe the difference in just ten days!!!

19 years ago
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Laaz

I too am interested in seeing those pics. I know as seedlings if you plant the seed you can get two or three coming out of the one seed.

19 years ago
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John

I can't guess what the first one reminds you of. Do you have a dog?????Is this at your place?

19 years ago
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Barrie

Yes it is still alive but small. It grows about two to three fronds a year right now.Between my son and dog it looses the same number each year also. ...

19 years ago
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Laaz

Awesome pics. I love those palmettos. The area looks great too.Saw palmetto you would think would be hardy here but I understand they do not like our ...

19 years ago
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Sabal Minors

Great pics Laaz!Those would look so good growing all over Stanley park here in Vancouver.Also in my yard.

19 years ago
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Laaz

Great news. I am glad the seeds got there. Good luck with germinating them.

19 years ago
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Brahea

Looks great Barrie. I protect mine with an overhead cover and when it got cold at the end of November I put a comforter around it. I checked on it tod...

19 years ago
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Laaz

Would they be hardy in your area?If so you are lucky

19 years ago
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