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by gpenny
Sat Oct 02, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Yellowing sago leaves
Replies: 30
Views: 27570

Erik Don't give up on it! I've had "pups" bigger than the one you have that lived without any roots for months before starting to grow new ones. Apparently the cycads can survive for quite a long time on food stored in the trunk. I've had many that I thought were ready for the trash heap a...
by gpenny
Tue Sep 07, 2010 3:49 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pindo palm frond damage today -- mystery
Replies: 54
Views: 16597

I've never seen anything in my 40 years of growing them like that! My pindos have experienced the fringes of Hugo (80-90 mph) with no damage. I have had squirrels do some freaky things in my yard. Any evidence of chew marks?
by gpenny
Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Yellowing sago leaves
Replies: 30
Views: 27570

Erik Barb mentioned that sagos are tempermental and heres a good example. I have about 10 "pups" that I recently pooted up in 1 g containers recently. They all had great root systems and were doing great in a fairly shaded location. I decided to move them to a partially-shaded spot to slow...
by gpenny
Tue Aug 10, 2010 4:13 am
Forum: Cycads
Topic: Yellowing sago leaves
Replies: 30
Views: 27570

Did the Sago go from shade to full sun? They love full sun but when I move them from shade to sun they typically blanch out (at least partially). I know y'all have had some wicked heat!
by gpenny
Sun Aug 01, 2010 4:46 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Mid-Summer Yard Pictures Massachusetts
Replies: 25
Views: 9417

You have some beautiful plants there! It's obvious they get lots of TLC.
by gpenny
Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:21 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Needle Palm Question?
Replies: 10
Views: 3873

Bill You can also have plants with both male and female flowers (more rare) and I know of several in my area like this. Most of the palm species in my area (pindos, windmills,palmettos) are literally swarmed by bees and flies during flowering stages. However, when needle palms are flowering I never ...
by gpenny
Sun Jul 04, 2010 4:23 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Tropical Back Yard Nursery
Replies: 20
Views: 6704

Bill I've been looking at your pictures over and over again and just haven't had time to post. When I heard you were starting a tropical nursery in MA I was skeptical on what that would look like. Well, I am very impressed! Your nursery is as lush and beautiful as any I ever seen here in S.C. I love...
by gpenny
Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:44 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: 4 days of growth and a few others for good measure
Replies: 20
Views: 7900

Dang Jim! Looks like your going to have to start buying up adjacent properties in order to expand!!! I know I wish I had about 2 more acres right now. Looks great!
by gpenny
Fri May 28, 2010 2:33 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Long Overdue Front & Side Yard update (Palms will grow h
Replies: 31
Views: 10813

Bill
It's obvious you love what your doing which is the primary need for success. Great job!
by gpenny
Fri May 21, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Look at what my wife brought home today
Replies: 32
Views: 16932

Just don't "love it to death". Too much water,too much good soil ! Remember these things grow naturally in almost pure beach sand! I lost my first two many years ago here from what I believe was too much watering after transplanting. Since this is in a pot there shouldn't be any transplant...
by gpenny
Fri May 21, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Look at what my wife brought home today
Replies: 32
Views: 16932

Erik Probrably preaching to the choir here but highly recommend tying up the outer fronds around the spear for a month or so until roots are established so it lessens the "sail effect" of the leaves. i know ya'll get some fierce winds there. It will help the center spear from getting "...
by gpenny
Sun May 16, 2010 4:01 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pindo palm in a 6a???
Replies: 17
Views: 8222

Erik Ecologist huh? My graduate work was in Freshwater Ecology (undergraduate Marine Biology go figure!). Thanks for the invite. I too have the pool surrounded by palms but if you stay here you will have to sleep on the couch!!! (son and grandsons back with us). Since I "retired" in 2002 I...
by gpenny
Sat May 15, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pindo palm in a 6a???
Replies: 17
Views: 8222

Erik Yeh, I guess that's why they call them the "Great Plains"! I think us people in the East take our trees for granted sometimes. Here in S.C. it's a perpetual battle to keep trees and shrubs from not taking over our yards. We would convert back to woodland in about 10 years if we left o...
by gpenny
Sat May 15, 2010 4:22 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pindo palm in a 6a???
Replies: 17
Views: 8222

I think another key when choosing location would be to plant with microclimate in mind. Planting near buildings (south and east facing) is usually the first think we think about, but planting near or under vegetation canopy is often overlooked (especially evergreens). Ever notice why corn on the out...
by gpenny
Wed May 12, 2010 3:45 am
Forum: Cold Hardy - General
Topic: Oleander?
Replies: 6
Views: 4740

I would think in your area you could treat it as a perienial. You would probrably lose most of the topside growth each winter but summers in your area are pretty warm and regrowth would be quick. Oleanders are quick growers if root systems are well established. Even here in S.C. there can be winter ...
by gpenny
Wed May 12, 2010 3:38 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Update on trunk cut Trachys (-:
Replies: 23
Views: 10000

I've done that with banannas but never with a palm! Don;t know until you try! Congrats!
by gpenny
Fri May 07, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: Photo Gallery
Topic: Palms welcome in the spring and summer in New Jersey.
Replies: 11
Views: 5218

Seriously man! Where were those pictures taken? If it was Cape May then how do they protect them? (went to Coast Guard boot camp there and froze to death!)
by gpenny
Fri Apr 23, 2010 2:03 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Palms this afternoon
Replies: 74
Views: 31682

Butia seedlings are super tough! I have hundreds that voluntarily seed every year and I don't think I have ever seen one with cold damage. This was even when mid-sized and large specimens were hurt! It's like they have antifreeze running through them!
by gpenny
Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:40 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sable Minor, Undoubtably, hardiest
Replies: 32
Views: 19426

Bill I have been growing them for 30 years,however, most reached their maximum height (current) within 15-20 years. they continue to put out new fronds but overall height seems to stay the same. Girth may be increasing (if that makes sense!). Erik We've all had that dream! (Mexico,Costa R.). You can...
by gpenny
Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sable Minor, Undoubtably, hardiest
Replies: 32
Views: 19426

Here's some from the front courtyard I took a few days ago.'ll try to post some from the back soon as I get a chance.
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by gpenny
Wed Apr 21, 2010 3:44 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Sable Minor, Undoubtably, hardiest
Replies: 32
Views: 19426

Sabal minors are also commonly found here in S.C. from the coast up to 160 miles inland. However, try to find one in a nursery! Won't happen! I think the problem is that they are so slow growing that it is not economically feasable to grow them for market. Because they are not available, you don't s...
by gpenny
Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:53 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pics from the weekend
Replies: 17
Views: 8053

Just bought some Wilt-Pruf the other day to use on transplants (hot weather protection). Most of my winter damage during "bad" winters is to spears of potted palms. Will try it this winter just on growing points and see if it helps.
by gpenny
Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:31 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pics from the weekend
Replies: 17
Views: 8053

Just curious, do any of y'all use anti-transpirants such as Wilt-Pruf on your plants going into winter. If so, any positive results?
by gpenny
Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:45 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: My new front yard look - Pictures inside!
Replies: 44
Views: 22452

Wxman
I imagine your place stops traffic from time to time! Does anyone else in your area try to grow palms?
by gpenny
Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:35 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hello from South Carolina
Replies: 4
Views: 6285

Right now I am pretty much growing the standards for this area. Butias,palmettos,dwarf palmettos, Trachcys Takil & Fortunei,Med. fan pams,,Cycas rev. ,needle palms. Everythings unprotected and doing great. Too lazy to mess with "borderline" stuff right now. did a lot of experimenting 2...
by gpenny
Thu Apr 08, 2010 5:16 am
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hello from South Carolina
Replies: 4
Views: 6285

Hello from South Carolina

Yeh, I know! We grow lots of palms here in central S.C. ,however, just like you guys in the North, I'm always pushing the envelope here too! Y'all seem to be a great group of folks and look forward to chatting in the future! Great site!
by gpenny
Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:10 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for cold hardy (zone 5) palm seedlings to buy
Replies: 25
Views: 16292

Jim Why didn't I think of that! Actually even though we had snow the night time temps. never got colder than about mid 20's. About 20 years ago I made a vow to swim every month of the year and did so. One day in January I went in two days after the whole pool was iced over! We started swimming this ...
by gpenny
Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:59 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Planting needle palms soon...
Replies: 6
Views: 3104

Bill I agree! Even here in S.C. most commercial nurseries sell palms that are shipped up from Florida. We are the "Palmetto" state and almost all palmettos sold in nurseries are shipped from Florida. Butias and needles also. That is why I started growing my own plants from my own trees tha...
by gpenny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:20 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for cold hardy (zone 5) palm seedlings to buy
Replies: 25
Views: 16292

Barb
Here's some of the palms around my pool after 6 inches of snow this winter. Though not common by any means, we do get it sometimes!
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by gpenny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for cold hardy (zone 5) palm seedlings to buy
Replies: 25
Views: 16292

Barb Yeh, those pictures were shot in my backyard! When we moved here 35 years ago it was an old peach orchard with no trees to speak of. I told my wife then I wanted it to look like a jungle in 20 years. With the pool in the center it resembles "Gilligan's Island now! I've been all over Florid...
by gpenny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for cold hardy (zone 5) palm seedlings to buy
Replies: 25
Views: 16292

Hi Lucky Thanks for the info, I see it now! Even though I'm in S.C. I have a lot in common with you folks, just different species involved. I 'm pushing the window with Washingtonia robusta, Phoenix canerienis, etc. I use the same techniques y'all use to "overwinter" borderline palms. The ...
by gpenny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:27 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for cold hardy (zone 5) palm seedlings to buy
Replies: 25
Views: 16292

Jim Sorry! New here and didn't know it was wrong to list website.Couldn't find posting rules!!!! I was growing needles and minors 35 years ago (before they became popular!). All my mature seed bearing plants were grown from seed collected personally from Mr. Manley in Stockbridge ,GA over 30 years a...
by gpenny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:34 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for cold hardy (zone 5) palm seedlings to buy
Replies: 25
Views: 16292

Check out my website at www.pennyspalms.com. I have "advanced" 2-3 year old Sabal minor seedlings.
by gpenny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:17 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Planting needle palms soon...
Replies: 6
Views: 3104

Mature needle palms can reach diameters of 6 feet by suckering. I have several that large at heights of 6 feet also. However, these plants are 20 plus years old and growing close to their native habitat. My palms grow in semi-shade and in full "scorching" S.C. sun! Soil is sandy loam. I im...
by gpenny
Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:06 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: transplanting needle palm
Replies: 10
Views: 5133

Hi! I'm new to board (first reply). Needles are very easy to transplant (very tough). I've heard of individuals that harvest seedlings in the woods, dropped some on the ground, come back a week or so later and they survived! I wouldn't recommend this !! I have transplant many plants and suckers and ...

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