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Palm Tree Seeds and Fruit
Pictorial article
on the multitude of palm flowers, fruits and seeds and how
to select viable seeds and know if the seeds you have can
germinate.
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Palm Trees for California
Pictorial
article on the best palm tree species for California, with
an emphasis on Southern California
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Palm Trees for Sale
Brief
article about our nursery, what we sell, how to mail order
and customer feedback
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How to Plant A Palm Tree 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.
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article
New Plant Arrivals at the
Nursery
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here will instantly show you new palms, cycads or tropical
plants we are offering at our nursery. Some specials
will be given. This will change with new additions
every few days. Popular and requested species will
also be shown.
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read this article
Windmill Palms and Other Trachycarpus Species
This fairly comprehensive
article talks about the characteristics of this genus, its
usage in landscape and culture, and gives photos of many
species.
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Dypsis lutescens, The Areca
Palm
Descriptive article about
this suckering palm covering its characteristics, culture
and usages in the landscape
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The Bamboo Palm
Article about Bamboo Palms, their characteristics and care,
usage in the home and garden, and which species are the best
choice to use.
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Chamaedorea, The Genus
Article about this genus, its characteristics, usage in the
garden and home, culture and other interesting facts
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Chamaedorea - The Species Article
Here we describe many of the species in this genus with
photos and brief comments on each type
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Date Palms and other
Phoenix
Palm Tree Species
This is a comprehensive
article about the Date Palm and the
Phoenix genus with emphasis on the most popular types
including Phoenix dactylifera, canariensis, and
others. It includes pictures, cultural information,
descriptions, etc.
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article
Tropical Landscape with
Emphasis on Palms and Cycads
This article
deals with the design and creation of a tropical garden.
Discussed are factors of density,canopy, species used and
companion plants. Lots of pictures.
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Palm Trees In The Landscape
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This
article walks through all the steps of creating a palm garden through
purchasing your property to maintaining your plants. Basic guidelines
for successful palm tree planning, acclimation, planting, maintenance and
cultural care.. Also learn about special problems with growing
palms and reasons why palm trees can die.
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Palm Gardens for Homes and Businesses
A comprehensive article on
creating a palm garden, starting with the idea of wanting one, learning
the species, creating the garden and finally having the garden of your
dreams. Lots of pictures.
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read this article
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Acclimation Of Plants
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Have you
just purchased a plant from a greenhouse or shade house? This article
tells you how to adjust the purchased palm to your environment, thus
eliminating burn to the leaves.
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Palm Trees In Containers
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All palm
enthusiasts will grow plants in containers. This article concentrates
on information about growing palms in containers. Also discussed are
plant repotting recommendations, potting soil mixtures and cultural
requirements. Find a solution for watering, fertilizing, sun/shade,
cold protection and pruning problems.
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to to read this article.
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Placement of Palm Trees
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Now that you have begun purchasing your palms, this article talks about how
to place them in the garden. It discusses common mistakes, shade
problems, space requirements and other topics to consider when laying out
your garden.
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Greenhouse Culture of Palm
Trees
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This
article deals with basic greenhouse culture of palm trees, problems that can
be encountered with your palm trees, special requirements for greenhouse
grown palms, and other topics of interest on the subject.
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to read this article
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Fertilizing Palm Trees
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A quick introduction to
fertilizer. General do's and don'ts about fertilizing.
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Palm Tree Seed Germination
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A summary of important
points to consider when germinating seeds. Germination techniques,
procedures, recommendations and creating an ideal environment for
germination and growth..
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Potting Soil for Palm
Trees
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The difference between a
"universal soil mix" and formulating a soil mix that meets the needs for
your palms. Also includes potting soil recipes used at Jungle Music
Nursery.
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Spiny Palm Trees
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General information
about various spiny palms that can be grown outdoors in Southern California.
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this article
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Palm Trees of Lord Howe
Island
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An introduction about
germination, growth, cultural observation of palms native to Lord Howe
Island.
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read this article
Jubaea chilensis, Chilean Wine Palm
Comprehensive article on this colossal palm with its huge, thick trunk.
Lots of photos and information on culture and growth.
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JUBEA X BUTIA, HYBRID: VIDEO
Ten minute video of
this unqiue hybrid palm. Shows "hooks", "folded leaflets" and
comparison to regular Butia, Blue
Jubaea and regular
Jubaea
chilensis. Allow time for download.
The Kentia Palm Tree,
Howea forsteriana
Article about this popular
garden and house plant, including its characteristics, culture and usage.
Lots of photos.
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Palm Trees of New Caledonia
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General information and
notes about my experience with palms native to New Caledonia.
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Palms of Madagascar
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Brief notes created in
1998 on various Madagascar Palm species. These are derived from
Palms of Madagascar by J. Dransfield, et. al. and from our own growing
experience. It's like a quicker primer of the Malagasy palms.
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Bismarckia nobilis, the
Blue Bismarck Palm
This is a gorgeous silver
blue fan palm from Madagascar. This article deals with
characteristics of the species, culture and cold hardiness.
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Palm Trees As Houseplants
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A discussion of palm trees for
indoors; palms that can be successfully grown as houseplants.
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Cold Hardy Palms
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This articles helps you decide which palm trees can tolerate the cold you
experience in your area. It talks about learning how cold you really
get, being realistic about your expectations and then logically selecting
the best species for your garden. Photographic links included.
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Caryotas Palm Trees, Did
You Know?
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Article on Caryotas palms
(the Fishtail Palm tree), and their culture.
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I Want To Sell My Large Palm Tree!
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Do you have a large palm tree
you want to get rid of, but don't know how? Find out how to successfully
sell or remove your unwanted large palm.
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to read this article
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Why Choose Fan Palm Trees?
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Explains to the reader the
characteristics and unique features of a fan leaf palm. Also discussed are
the many types of fan palm trees and reasons why fan palms should be part of
every palm enthusiasts garden. To see pictures of the palms look to the
margins and on species in blue print, click the link.
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to read this article
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Palm Tree Care & Names
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New to the website is a
dynamic feature that gives viewers a quick resource on palm tree care and
common names. We've included about 200 species. With a "quick click" you can
get most of the information that interests you. Listed are the scientific
and common names (if one exists), cultural requirements for each species,
photographs, hints as to successful growing, and other interesting data.
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Fast Growing Palm Trees
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Information about certain palm
tree species that are generally
accepted as fast growing.
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to read this article
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Short Palm Trees
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Many customers
request a palm that does not get tall. Their
concerns are that a taller palm will obstruct a view, be more work in
maintenance, or just be out of proportion to their location. Or, they
just aesthetically prefer a shorter tree.
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to read this article
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Desert Palm Trees
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This article covers full and partial sun palm trees for hot, dry desert
environments. In this article you will learn which palms will grow in your
area and their cultural requirements.
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Palm Trees Buyer's Guide
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A list of recommended palms
for people residing in Southern California. Palms are broken down into
very easy to read categories.
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to read this article
The Queen
Palm
An informative article
about a very common species used worldwide in landscape
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The Pygmy Date Palm, Phoenix roebelenii
A comprehensive article about the Pigmy
Date, it's morphology and characteristics, culture, use in the
landscape, diseases and tendency to hybridization.
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Tropical Plants: Rainforest Plants That Look Great in the Garden
Article on the usage
of colorful companion plants with palms in the garden.
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Plant Container Sizes and Descriptions
Explanation of the "gallons" sizes used in West
Coast nurseries; How big they are, sizes of these pots and photos of each
pot.
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QUICK
LINKS:
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