ID for Mystery Palm

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:45 pm

I've seen these palms before, but can't remember what they're called.

It's desperately in need of repotting, many exposed roots on the surface.
Just had to buy it.

Thanks for your help.
Barb

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:55 pm

Butia capitata ~ Pindo palm.

I have a decent sized specimen in my front garden.

Cheers, Barrie.

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:17 pm

Aha...that was it! (old age...

)

Thanks Barrie.
Barb

Laaz · Post by **Laaz** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:30 pm

We call them weeds here

Nice one Barb. I'll have to get some pics this weekend for you. Squirrels bury the seeds everywherer & next thing you know they are popping up everywhere you don't want them.

Barrie did yours recover from last winter ok ?

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:33 pm

Just goes to show, Todd, that if you add a few zeros to the price tag, it's no longer a weed

You're probably hankerin' after some Canadian weeds...

Barb

Laaz · Post by **Laaz** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:44 pm

A few 0's

!

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:18 pm

Laaz wrote:Barrie did yours recover from last winter ok ?

It had a spear pull in the spring of '07 from the that preceeding winter. It's recovered at amazing speed and there's hardly any evidence of the incident.

Cheers, Barrie.

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:07 pm

I stepped out and took this pic of my Butia capitata. As you can see it's no worse for wear after the spear pull.

Cheers, Barrie.