Arenga engleri (Dwarf Sugar Palm) ?

Laaz · Post by **Laaz** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:16 pm

Has anyone tried this palm in the ground ? Common name is Dwarf Sugar Palm.

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:24 pm

Laaz,
I've heard of a few over in England and reports are that they're not really too hardy. Maybe old specimen could be, but I personally have never tried one.

Cheers, Barrie.

Laaz · Post by **Laaz** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:42 pm

Thanks Barrie. I'm trying to locate a few larger ones for the yard.

BTW you should have your seed any time now.

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:13 pm

Laaz...Arenga engleri are an awesome looking palm. In your region, I'd try it in a heart beat, even if some protection was needed during a cold snap or two. I think they'd be great in an alcove or protected entryway! We just had a week of cold weather and that would do in one of these Dwarf Sugar palms I believe.
I'll be on the look out at the mailbox. I'll have a return sampler for you, as a thank you gesture.

Cheers, Barrie.