Page 1 of 1
Arenga engleri (Dwarf Sugar Palm) ?
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:16 pm
by Laaz
Has anyone tried this palm in the ground ? Common name is Dwarf Sugar Palm.
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:24 pm
by Barrie
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.
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:42 pm
by Laaz
Thanks Barrie. I'm trying to locate a few larger ones for the yard.
BTW you should have your seed any time now.
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 4:13 pm
by Barrie
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.