Palm Trees and Cycads From Jungle Music Nursery. The palm and cycad source since 1977.

Palm Trees and Cycad Nursery 
Offering Mail Order
Contact us for visits or purchases only at
phil.bergman@junglemusic.net

 
 

We are a family owned and operated business established in 1977 to provide the most rare and beautiful palm trees, cycads and other tropical plants from around the world. Our palm and cycad selection is one of the most comprehensive anywhere. We are located a few minutes off Freeway 5 in northern San Diego County in Encinitas, CA about 20 minutes north of San Diego. (see the Directions tab above.)

To read informational articles on palms, cycads, and their culture, click:
"Cycad Help" and "Palm Tree Help" links. 
  
For palm tree common names, pictures and short descriptions of the species, click our "Palm Tree Care and Names" article.

Immediately below in the center are are links to "New Articles" we have added on palms and cycads.  Check them out.
 


 Click to learn more

Nursery Location
 

450 OceanView Ave.
Encinitas, CA 
Click Map For Directions to Nursery in Encinitas

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Contact Information

Phone (619) 291-4605
Fax (619) 574-1595

Nursery Address (no mail): 450 Oceanview Ave, Encinitas, CA, 92024 (see map above)

Mailing address:
3233 Brant St., San Diego,
CA 92103-5503

Hours: 
M-F: usually there 10AM to 3:00 PM, but best to call first.
Saturday: 9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Sundays: typically closed

Email (for mail orders, availability questions, or nursery visits only)  Because of limited resources, we no longer offer free email or phone consultation.  Sorry.
phil.bergman@junglemusic.net

All correspondence should be sent to the mailing address above not to nursery address:

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Cycad Help & Advice
 

Information On Cycads
  • Water Conservation and Cycads
  • Cycad Help Directory List
  • Potting Up Cycad Seedlings
  • Cycad Potting Mix
  • Establishing A Cycad Caudex or Offset in Pumice
  • My Cycad Is In Trouble!
  • The Sago Palm, Cycas

    • New Pictures of Nursery Cycads and Mature Specimens
     


    Open House Large Palm Selection

    Various sizes available

    Granson Morgan Lost in the Cycads

    Encephalartos villosus cone

    Encephalartos horridus 

    Beccariophoenix leaf 

    Chamaedorea tepejilote

    Cycas thouarsii

     

    Open Monday through Saturday, 10AM to 3PM. 


    OVER 250,000 PLANTS FOR SALE, NEARLY 1000 SPECIES AVAILABLE!

    Domestic shipping to all states.  No international shipments.  Phyto permit may be needed to your state.  Just call us to order and we usually ship within 24 hours.    

    We can ship or delivery almost all sizes to any state      

    New Articles

    Palms and Cycads that will GROW in your area
    The problem is selecting the right species...

    Water Conservation with Cycads
    Conserve water and still have a lush, tropical garden.  Cycads require little water and are easy to grow.

    Nursery Plants & Mature Specimens: Side by Side Photos
    An article showing you actual palms and cycads for sale and what they'll look like as they grow.  It's easy to view and really helps you select what's right for your garden.  Click above on picture.

    How to Plant A Palm in the Garden
    A comprehensive article discussing all aspects of planting a palm with emphasis on species selection, soil types, drainage, acclimation, watering and fertilizer.

    Tropical Landscapes with Emphasis on Palm Trees, Cycads and Companion Plants

    Creating a beautiful garden is the goal of many.  And there are many garden themes one may follow to achieve this.  Which theme you select depends on your tastes.  Lots of colorful pictures.


    Nursery Tour and History

    This article gives a brief history of our nursery, how it began, and why we are unique among specialty nurseries. 


    Palm Buyer's Guide

    This is an interactive program that offers an easy to follow guide that helps enthusiasts quickly pick the best palms for their particular needs.  Sun? Shade?  Tall?  Short?  etc.  It's quick and easy to use.  Lots of photos.

      

    This article describes which species of palms do best in hot, arid and desert climates.

    Cycads in the Landscape

    This article is a comprehensive article on cycads and their culture, the various types of cycads, how they fit into landscape, and cultural needs of cycads with many photos.

    The Sago Palm, Cycas revoluta

    General information on the popular Sago Palm, also known as the King Sago Palm.  Learn how to grow and propagate this plant. 

     

    BIG PALMS AVAILABLE NOW
    We have a great selection of large, landscape ready palms including:
    Archontophoenix (King Palm)
    Arenga engleri (Sugar Palm)
    Beccariophoenix (Window Palm, more)
    Bismarckia nobilis (Bismarck Palm)
    Brahea sp. (Mexican Blue and others)
    Burretiokentia (Tiger Palm, others)
    Caryota Palms (Fishtail palms, Gigas, Giant Mountain and others)
    Chamaedorea (Bamboo palm, others)
    Chambeyronia (Flame Thrower Palm)
    Dypsis, including Triangle Palm, Areca Palm, Colden Cane, Teddy Bear
    Hedyscepe (silver trunk, umbrella crown, gorgeous palm)
    Howea species (Kentia Palm, medium sized, exotic, slow growing)
    Hyophorbe (Bottle and Spindle Palms)
    Jubaea (Chilean Wine Palm)
    Kentiopsis, various species
    Livistona, various specis
    Madagascar Palm and many others)
    Parajubaea,(South American Coconut)
    Pritchardia, many (Hawaian Palm)
    Ravenea, many sp. (Majesty, others)
    Rhapis sp. (Lady Palm, many others)
    Rhopalostylis (Shaving Brush Palm)
    Roystonea (Royal Palms)
    Sabal sp. (various species)
    Syagrus species (includes Queen Palm and many others) 
    Trachycarpus (Chinese & Windmill)
    Wodyetia bifurcata (Foxtail Palm)
    Lots of other types

    BIG CYCADS AVAILABLE NOW

    Ceratozamia (New World cycads, tropical appearing, lush green leaves, many for filter light)
    Cycas (medium sized, varied foliage, upright leaves of various colors, Old World cycads)
    Dioon (mostly sun and heat loving, various sizes and colors of leaves, some very petite, slow growing, New World)
    Encephalartos (large genus, many sizes, shapes and leaf textures, various colors to leaves including "Blue Cycads" like horridus and lehmanii, brilliant colorful cones, African plants)
    Lepidozamia (two species, lush, green and spineless leavess, soft appearing, native to Australia)
    Marcrozamia     (    Australian, varied sizes/colors, palm-like appearance on many, fairly heat and cold tolerant)
    Stangeria     (fern like, smaller stature, African, unusual)
    Zamia (varied genus, New World, various sizes, some are the most tropical and exotic species of cycads anywhere!)

    The specimens above would be perfect for an upscale landscape project or plant enthusiast's garden.  Consultation available.  Shipping or delivery available on all plants.

          

    Gift Certificates:  Always available

    Palm Tree Care & Names
     

    Information On Specific Palm Trees

    How to grow palm trees and search palm trees by common name.  This is a great place to begin looking at palms.  

    To view list click here or type a name in search box below.Search for palm tree name. (common or botanical)

     

    When To Visit The Nursery
     

    Open Monday - Saturday  

    Saturdays:  9:30AM To 4:00PM
    Monday-Friday:  10:00AM-3:00PM, but please call first
    Sundays: Typically closed

    -Remember to call on weekdays to make sure we can be there for you and not off on a delivery or errand
    All major credit cards accepted

    credit cards accepted

    Palm Tree Help & Advice
     

    Information On Palm Trees

     · Actual Nursery Plants for Sale with Side by Side Photos of Mature Specimens
     · Palms Tree Help Directory List
     ·     Palms in the Landscape
     ·     Acclimation Of Plants
     ·     Palms in Containers
     ·     Placement Of Palm
     ·     Greenhouse Culture Of Palms
     ·     Fertilizing Palms
     ·     Palm Seed Germination
     ·     Potting Soil for Palms
     ·     Spiny Palms
     ·     Palms Of Lord Howe Island
     ·     Palms Of New Caledonia
     ·     Palms Of Madagascar
     ·     Palms As Houseplants
     ·     Cold Hardy Palms
     · Caryotas, Did You Know?
     ·     I Want To Sell My Palm Tree!
     ·     Why Choose Fan Palms
     ·     Fast Growing Palms
      · Palm Buyer's Guide
      · Tropical Landscape
     · How to Plant a Palm

    Blue Palms 

    Jungle Music, A family run business

    wodyetia 

    Ceratozamia sp. 
    Zamia elegantissima

     

    Home Contents Palms Cycads Directions

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    To contact Phil (only regarding orders, inventory, or nursery visits), click here: phil.bergman@junglemusic.net. Presently, we do not offer a free information or consultation service over the phone or by email. The time and resources just don't allow this anymore. To set up an actual mail order, just call:
    (619) 291-4605. We can usually ship within days. Nursery hours are 10AM to 3PM, M-F, and 9:30AM to 4:00 PM Saturday.  Typically closed Sundays.       

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    Last modified: February 07, 2010