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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John

The flower stocks are just coming out now. By fall they have turned to seed. From September to December is the best time to harvest the seeds. I too h...

20 years ago
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Zone 5 plants

Musa basjoo if protected could be root hardy in zone 5. I would mulch it in the winter and it will probably come back. Anyhting above ground would get...

20 years ago
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Allen

I have seen a t. fortunei that was 30 years old that had been bonsiad and was no taller than 18". I believe they accomplish this by cutting the roots ...

20 years ago
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Jay

Again thanks.I will let you know for sure how I make out. The butia capitata seeds you sent me, 14 out of 15 germinated. Five of them have two trunks ...

20 years ago
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Kansas

Sorry I meant to answer you also.With w. robusta it will not make any difference to the growth of the palm. Other palms like trachycarpus can cause it...

20 years ago
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Jay

Speaking of seeds that you sent out, did you send me some r. hystrix seeds?If so, thanks. I have them soaking right now. They arrived today.

20 years ago
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Jay

Speaking of seeds that you sent out, did you send me some r. hystrix seeds?If so, thanks. I have them soaking right now. They arrived today.

20 years ago
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John

Very cool plantings of trachies. I will take a drive by.They have done a great job.

20 years ago
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Needle Palm

Thanks everyone. I am very happy with it. They are a great little palm and the part I like is it is very hardy and I shouldn't have to protect it. By ...

20 years ago
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Needle Palm pics

I took your recommendation and ordered from Broadway and I am very impressed with their service. I received it in one day and it is already planted. H...

20 years ago
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musa basjoo

These are amazing bananas. The only thing I would worry about in your area is the heat. They do not like alot of high heat. Make sure it is well water...

20 years ago
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Joe

I did see the pics in HPI. Very impressive Jubaea. Mine is very small still.I bought a three gallon needle from Broadway in Ontario. I should see mine...

20 years ago
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Kansas

I live at the edge of a rain forest and I do not worry about rain on musa basjoo at all. It is growing fine right now.What temps did you see last wint...

20 years ago
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musa basjoo

Kansas,You should be OK to plant the musa. They don't mind the rain. They need lots of water.As far as the robusta if you are passed the stage of fros...

20 years ago
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needle palm

I ordered a 3 gallon needle from Broadway today. I am looking forward to getting it.Joe,That would great to see your needle. You got yours at Casino r...

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