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	Adonidia merrilii-(syn. Veitchia merrilii) Common Names: Manila Palm, Christmas Palm. Very ornamental tropical palm native to the Phillipines. Very popular landscape plant in Hawai'i and South Florida. Arching pinnate fronds and light green crownshaft. Full sun. Large bright red fruits are ornamental. Reaches about 20 to 25 ft. tall after many years. Benefits from the addition of dolomite to potting mix or planting area. Full sun. Hot temperatures. Best at lower elevations in Hawaii. Seeds are relatively large. Typically available in the winter or spring. Young plants are slow growing. SEED PACKET (10 SEEDS)- $4.50 (shipping for 1-4 packets 2.00)
	Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 'illawara'hardy king palm.  Very ornamental species native to Australia.  The hardiest member of this genus.  Reportedly survives hard freezes to 22 degrees F. Relatively fast growing.
	Archontophoenix purpurea-Common Name: Purple King Palm. Robust species with purplish crownshaft. Trunks of mature palms reach 50 to 60 ft. tall and up to 18 inches in diamter. Seeds are larger than A. cunninghamiana and A. alexandrae. Large clusters of reddish fruit are ornamental. Native to rainforest of North Queensland in Australia. This species is slower growing than other Archontophoenix species
	Areca catechu- Common Name: Betel nut palm.  Tropical Asian palm with green crownshaft and pinnate leaves. There are dwarf and semi-dwarf forms available. The dwarf form is pictured to the left. The standard form can reach up to 100ft. tall.   Grown for seeds which are used a strimulant.  This is a very attractive palm.  Grows best in warm humid areas.  Does not appear to be cold tolerant.     Germination is rapid (for palms).  My dwarf A. catechu bloomed in 2007 but did not set seed. I may have seed later in 2008
	Areca vestiaria- Several color selections of this palm are available in Hawaii. The maroon form has new leaves which are deep red and turn dark green upon maturing. Crownshaft is red. Other selections have orange or gold crownshafts. This clumping palm requires medium shade; early morning or late afternoon sun is ok. This is one of my favorite palms. Requires tropical conditions. Slightly acid rich soil. Keep moist or water during prolonged dry periods.
	Areca macrocalyx- Family: Arecaceae: Common Name: highland betel nut. Used as a substitute for A. catechu. Native to New Guinea. Reported to grow at a higher elevation. Plants are smaller reaching only about 20 ft. in height. Prefers some shade. Moist rich soil. Fertilize several times per year. Composted chicken manure followed by chelated iron and magnesium works well. I have well established plants and expect seeds in 2009.
	Arenga undulatifolia- Clumping palm that reaches height of 20 ft. Pinnate leaves to 10 ft. long Margins of leaflets are wavy. Native to rainforest of the Philippines, Borneo and Indonesia. Full sun or light shade.
	Bactris gasipaes- Common Name: Peach Palm. Large clumping palm native to tropical rainforest of South America. Widely cultivated for edible large orange fruit. Palm heart is edible and good quality. Since it is a clumping species, palm heart can be harvested sustainably. Leaf bases and petiole are covered with long spines. However, there are spinless forms available. Tropical conditions. Slightly acid soils. Prefer applications of iron and magnesium to maintain dark green color. Prefers a steady supply of moisture and high humidity. Growth rates are very fast under ideal conditions.
	Bactris setulosa- Medium clumping palm native to Ecuador. Thin layer of edible pulp around the seeds.Young plants maintain juvelnile leaf form for several years. Petiole has spines. Best with some shade when young. Soil high in organic matter is best. Fertilize and mulch lightly several times per year. Plants are best in wet areas with high humidity.
	Basselinia gracilis- Small clumping palm native to New Caledonia. Develops a reddish crownshaft. Pinnate leaves. Very ornamental. Good in containers or in small yards. Prefers some shade. Young plants are somewhat slow growing but worth the wait.
	Burretiokentia hapala- Native to New Caledonia. Relatively fast growing once established. Plants have a dark green blackish crownshaft. Nice pinnate leaves and light grey ringed trunks. Reaches about 60 ft. tall. Seems to benefit from light applications of dolomite.
	Burretiokentia veillardii- Native to New Caledonia. Relatively fast growing once established. Plants have an intricately patterned bulging crownshaft. Nice pinnate leaves and light grey ringed trunks. Reaches about 60 ft. tall. Seems to benefit from applications of dolomite. Best in areas with low humidity. Very young plants are suseptible to disease in our very wet rainforest environment. However, once they reach about 1.5 to 2 years old they seem to be more resistant to fungal and baterial diseases.
	Butia capitata- Jelly palm.  Ornametal bluish pinnate leaves.  Edible yellow fruit.  Can be maintained in containers for a number of years.  Hardy to about 12-15 degrees F.  Hardy to zone 8 with some protection.   Needs bright light. Native to Southern Brazil and Argentina.  .
	Butia yatay- Similar to the above species. Fruits are reported to be larger. Full sun and well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Tolerant of a variety of soil types. Native to South America. Also cold tolerant.
	Caryota obtusa- Indian species that can become quite large. Bi-pinnate leaves robust once estatblished. Doesn't seem to require too much care once established. Mulch lightly and fertilize several times per year for faster growth.
	Caryota ophiopelis- Snake skin fishtail palm. The petiole has an interesting snake skin pattern. Very unusual and rare. Medium to light shade. Rich organic soil. Tropical requirments. We don't have any data on cold tolerance for this species. Probably ready to ship in the summer. The young seedlings seem to be very slow growing. This species has been difficult for me.
	Chamaedorea ernesti-augustii  Dwarf palm from Central America.  Leaves are entire with a deep V shape.  Needs shade.  Similar appearance to C. geonomiformis. This one does well as a houseplant.
	Chamaedorea tepejilote Central American palm that can grow up to 27 ft.  Pinnate leaves are medium green and crown shaft develops.  Does very well indoors surviving bright indirect light.  Male inflorescence is reportedly eaten in Central America.  This palm has performed very well for me indoors. Relatively fast growing once planted in the ground. Needs regular applications of fertilizer.
	Chamaedorea woodsoniana- Large robust species native to Mexico and Central America. Very young plants are delicate with thin leaves. As plants become larger, leaves become tougher. Young plants require medium to dense shade. After plants reach 2 ft. tall, they can tolerate more intense sun. Keep moist. Rich slightly acid soil.
	Clinostigma ponapensis- Large palm native to mountains on the island of Pohnapei. Mature plants can reach 60 ft. tall. Arching pinnate fronds with pendant leaftlets. Large light green crownshaft. May develop stilt roots at the base. Fast growing. Tolerates full sun from a young age. Keep moist. Fertilize regularly for the most rapid growth.
	Clinostigma samoense-Large palm similar to the above species. Native to Samoa. Growth is fast. Light grey trunk. Large light green crownshaft. Large pinnate leaves with pendant leaflets.
	Cyrtostachys renda-  sealing wax palm.  Clumping palm native to Southeast Asia.  Bright red leaf bases make this a very colorful palm. Green trunk with white rings.   Very tropical.  Full sun or light shade. Young plants are very slow growing and may take 3 years to develope good color.
	Dioon edule-  A large Mexican cycad with edible nuts.  Tolerates light frost.  Needs lots of light and good drainage.  Can be grown outdoors  in California ( in warm areas).  Attractive deep green foliage.
	Dypsis Decaryi-Triangle Palm. Native to Madagascar. Leaves are arranged in 3 ranks to form a triangle.  Good in containers.
	Dypsis lasteliana- Common Name: red neck palm, col rouge. Pinnate leaves are held erect. Base of the trunk is broad. Crownshaft is covered with dark reddish to black "fur". Cape Masoala form seems to be darker than the more common reddish form. Slow to Moderate growth rate. Full sun or light shade. Well drained Soil. Native to Madagascar. Slow growing and can be maintained in a container for many years. Plants take 6 or 7 years to deveop a trunk above ground.
	Dypsis pinnatifrons- Slender trunk topped with dark green pinnate leaves. Leaflets are wide and grouped in clusters. Good for small spaces. Looks good in light to medium shade. Moderate growth rate. Fertilize lightly and mulch for most rapid growth. Easy to grow. Requires little care.
	Euterpe oleraceae- Common name: assai palm. Ornamental and edible palm. Long green crown shaft. Clumping. Grown for edible palm heart. Fruits are edible and have become popular due to high levels of atioxidants. In Brazil, fresh fruit is prized as a beverage. Best in rich soil with high organic matter. It tends to show some stress during droughts when grown in lava rock and cinder (pumice). Tropical but may tolerate brief periods of cool temperatures; probably not frost tolerant. Full sun to medium shade. A selection with a striking black crownshaft has been introduced in Hawaii. Also, a dwarf has been imported and may become popular.
	Euterpe precatoria-  ornamental tropical clumping palm American palm.  Developes long green crown shaft.  A variegated form of this palm is available in cultivation. Leaflets are pendant giving this palm a very elegant appearance. May have edible palm heart.  .  Can tolerate shade when young or full sun when more mature. Keep moist. Mulch and fertilize several times per year. Fast growing.
	Hyophorbe indica "red crownshaft"-Slender tropical palm. Dark maroon crownshaft when young; tends to be dark green with hints of red when mature. Pinnate dark green leaves. Full sun to light shade. Fast growing for a palm. Well drained soil. Reported to tolerate some salt spray near the coast. Fast growing. Tolerates hot windy weather and drought once established.
	Hyophorbe lagenicaulis- Common name: Bottle palm. Developes a swollen bottle shaped trunk. Green slender crownshaft. Stiff pinnate leaves reach about 4 to 5 ft. long. Full sun to light shade. Well drained soil. Excellent container plant for a bright window or sunroom. Popular landscape palm in Hawaii.
	Iriartea deltoidea-Large palm with plumose leaves. Young plants have pinnate leaves with leaflets held in a single plane; terminal leave is deltoidal. Develops stilt roots as it matures. Growth is slow when young. Plants like plenty of moisture. Young plants seem to grow best with some afternoon shade. Mulch and fertilize for best growth.
	Licuala elegans- Undivided circular leaves similar in appearance to L. grandis. This species tolerates wind and full sun better. Also, reported to be more cold tolerant by mainland growers. Slow growing. Can be maintained in a container for many years. Rich slightly acid soil. Partial shade.
	Licuala grandis- One of the most attractive palms.  Undivided circular pleated leaves and bright red fruit.  Needs warm shaded conditions.  Rich soil with high organic matter. Tropical.   Generally doesn't tolrate prolonged cold or cool temperatures.   Can be maintained for many years in a container.
	Phoenix humilis- Dwarf relative of the date.  Trunk up to 6 ft. tall.  Full sun. Well drained soil. Fruit are edible and orange to black.  native to India. Cold hardy to 25 F. Young plants are slow growing.
	Phoenix rupicola- Cliff date. Medium sized palm native to India. Grows in rocky areas. Light shade or full sun. Purple fruits are ornamental. Survives moderate freezes. When we were in California our seedling took down to 25F with no damage. Mature plants should tolerate several degrees colder without damage. This species will make an excellent container specimen for a sunny room. Use a very well drained potting mix.
	Pinanga speciosa-Unusual species with a purplish-black green crownshaft. Requires medium or dense shade when young. Pinnate dark green leaves are 6 to 8 ft. long and dark green trunk ringed with white leaf-base scars. Inflorescence is red and yellow with seeds that ripen to almost black. Native to the Philippines. Best with some shade. Soil high in organic matter. Fertilize and mulch for best growth. Can grow to 30 ft. under ideal conditions. Can be maintained in a container for many years if you have room to accomodate the long leaves. I will have seeds available for this species periodically; my 3 mature palms are blooming and setting seed. SEED PACKET (10 seeds)-$4.00
	Ravenea lakatra- Native to Madagascar. Very slow to develop a trunk. Young plants have erect pinnate leaves that appear to emerge from the ground. This species is reported to develop a hard stepped trunk. Full sun. Drought tolerant once established.
	Trachycarpus martianus- Similar to T. fortunei but larger. Fan palm native to the Himalaya. Doesn't retain leaf bases. Cold tolerant. Zone 8 or possibly Zone 7 outdoors. Good container subject. Full sun. Well drained soil. Can be maintained in container for many years.
	Trachycarpus takil- This fan palm is native to the western Himalayas. It is larger than T. fortunei. Leaves are over 3 ft. across in mature plants. Fibers clothing the trunk are closely appressed. Worth trying outdoors in USDA Zone 7. Can be maintained in a container for many years. Full sun or light shade.
	Veitchia joannis- Common Name: Joannis Palm. Large palm native to Fiji. Trunks can reach over 100 ft. tall and 12 to 16 inches in diameter. Fronds are up to 10 ft. long with pendant leaflets. Fast growing if given adequate fertilizer. Bright red fruits are almost 3 inches long. Requires tropical conditions.
	Wodyetia bifurcata-Foxtail Palm. Feathery leaves. Fast growing with thick trunk. Tolerates wind and drought. However, it does like a steady supply of nutrients. Very ornamental palm native to northern Australia.
	Zamia furfuracea- (PHOTO) A cycad native to eastern Mexico.  One of the toughest and most adaptable cycds.  Pinnate fronds with broad leaflets.  Needs excellent drainage.  Can tolerate some cool temperatures.