Comments on: A Primer on Palms http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:22:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Ella Jones http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-423619 Ella Jones Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:13:53 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-423619 Is someone laying on the ground to take that picture?!! Those trees are amazing!!! :) Is someone laying on the ground to take that picture?!! Those trees are amazing!!! :)

]]> By: Brent http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-407057 Brent Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:37:48 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-407057 Great Blog Seth, I reckon you are gonna see some amazing palms in Australia mate. You still cant beat a Brachychiton though...... Great Blog Seth,
I reckon you are gonna see some amazing palms in Australia mate.
You still cant beat a Brachychiton though……

]]> By: seth menser http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-269090 seth menser Thu, 29 May 2008 20:55:07 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-269090 Martin, We do have one large Royal Poincianna growing on grounds. It is many years old but has never flowered. I think it needs more summer heat. If you get to the zoo it is by the Kopje exhibit. Seth Martin,
We do have one large Royal Poincianna growing on grounds. It is many years old but has never flowered. I think it needs more summer heat. If you get to the zoo it is by the Kopje exhibit.
Seth

]]> By: Martin http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-259964 Martin Mon, 19 May 2008 04:06:31 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-259964 Hi Seth, Im glad you confirmed if for me. I will keep watching for its growth also. I go to San Diego once a year for family visits. Im surprised it did well this year, Im glad to hear it. I was told it was unusually cold year. I guess that proves a hot wall can make a difference as well as some age on a palm, It seems to work for me. I personally have noticed small palms don't have much of a chance in cold years from my own experience. I now live in Albuquerque NM and experament with cold hardy palms every year. And even Im surprised what happens in colder climates if given a little extra protection. Thanks for confirming that Im not loosing my mind. Please keep planting exotics its great to see what can be grown. Any Royal Poincianna's being grown? I had seen one also in San Diego this last visit. Again an exotic that should be grown more. Martin Hi Seth,
Im glad you confirmed if for me. I will keep watching for its growth also. I go to San Diego once a year for family visits. Im surprised it did well this year, Im glad to hear it. I was told it was unusually cold year. I guess that proves a hot wall can make a difference as well as some age on a palm, It seems to work for me. I personally have noticed small palms don’t have much of a chance in cold years from my own experience. I now live in Albuquerque NM and experament with cold hardy palms every year. And even Im surprised what happens in colder climates if given a little extra protection.
Thanks for confirming that Im not loosing my mind. Please keep planting exotics its great to see what can be grown. Any Royal Poincianna’s being grown? I had seen one also in San Diego this last visit. Again an exotic that should be grown more.
Martin

]]> By: Seth Menser http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-256042 Seth Menser Tue, 13 May 2008 03:41:06 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-256042 Martin, You have a keen eye! It is indeed a coconut palm you saw. It lived in our greenhouse for a couple years and got bigger before we planted it last summer. We picked that spot for the location. Many coconut palms have been tried in Southern California over the years and most have died. I think the cold wet soils in winter do them in. Having protection overhead and the heat of the southern wall has helped it for sure. With some love, it will grow for many years to come, we hope. It did make it through last winter just fine. You should stop by the zoo this weekend 5/17-5/18 for our Spring Garden Celebration. There will be lots of plant stuff going on and many of our Horticulture staff are big palm nuts. We would be glad to point out some of our more exotic species. Seth Martin,
You have a keen eye! It is indeed a coconut palm you saw. It lived in our greenhouse for a couple years and got bigger before we planted it last summer. We picked that spot for the location. Many coconut palms have been tried in Southern California over the years and most have died. I think the cold wet soils in winter do them in. Having protection overhead and the heat of the southern wall has helped it for sure. With some love, it will grow for many years to come, we hope. It did make it through last winter just fine. You should stop by the zoo this weekend 5/17-5/18 for our Spring Garden Celebration. There will be lots of plant stuff going on and many of our Horticulture staff are big palm nuts. We would be glad to point out some of our more exotic species.
Seth

]]> By: Martin http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-253915 Martin Sat, 10 May 2008 04:30:54 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-253915 I saw a coconut palm (cocos nucifera) growing on an enclosed area blocked by 3 walls for heat and protection. It was near the reptiles. It looks like its getting pretty big. Has anyone else seen it? Does anyone know how long its been there? Anyone else growing one in the area? And Im sure it was one, Im a palm nut and collect them for a hobby. Not to mention I used to live in south Florida. It was on the south side of the wall right near some of the iguanas and lizards. I saw a coconut palm (cocos nucifera) growing on an enclosed area blocked by 3 walls for heat and protection. It was near the reptiles. It looks like its getting pretty big. Has anyone else seen it? Does anyone know how long its been there? Anyone else growing one in the area? And Im sure it was one, Im a palm nut and collect them for a hobby. Not to mention I used to live in south Florida. It was on the south side of the wall right near some of the iguanas and lizards.

]]> By: Seth Menser http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-45335 Seth Menser Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:21:21 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-45335 Beth, I would say plant them. They do come from the Caribbean and love heat and water, but with some love and water they will do fine here. We have several nice ones on Zoo grounds, including 5 tall specimens at the exit breezeway. The biggest factor for survival I would say is cold weather, or lack of cold weather. Our location near the bay makes us very mild. I have not seen any at the Wild Animal Park and they get the heat, but also they have some frosty nights in the winter. There are also a few large ones in Balboa Park. With their large, stately trunks and feathery fronds they are one of my favorite palms, so please plant them. I do know that several local nurseries sell them; I would look in the phone book and call for availability. Seth Beth,
I would say plant them. They do come from the Caribbean and love heat and water, but with some love and water they will do fine here. We have several nice ones on Zoo grounds, including 5 tall specimens at the exit breezeway. The biggest factor for survival I would say is cold weather, or lack of cold weather. Our location near the bay makes us very mild. I have not seen any at the Wild Animal Park and they get the heat, but also they have some frosty nights in the winter. There are also a few large ones in Balboa Park. With their large, stately trunks and feathery fronds they are one of my favorite palms, so please plant them. I do know that several local nurseries sell them; I would look in the phone book and call for availability.
Seth

]]> By: Beth http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-43492 Beth Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:01:38 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-43492 Hi: Can someone tell me if I can grow a roystonea regis in my yard near Balboa Park? (I live in University Heights). Some nurserymen have told me we are limited because we lack sufficient heat. I live on an excessively wide and poorly forested street. Therefore, there is a lot of reflected heat from the pavement. I understand these plants might like a lot of water, and perhaps they are unwise for this reason. Athough the area I would plant them gets lots of run-off from people who who overwater their yards...the run-off otherwise goes untreated into the storm sewers.) I am thinking of planting two in my parkway between the sidewalk and the road. I already have over 20 king palms in my yard and would like to diversify. Also, anyone have a suggestion for where I can obtain this plant if it is deemed acceptable for my location? Thanks!!!!! Hi: Can someone tell me if I can grow a roystonea regis in my yard near Balboa Park? (I live in University Heights). Some nurserymen have told me we are limited because we lack sufficient heat. I live on an excessively wide and poorly forested street. Therefore, there is a lot of reflected heat from the pavement. I understand these plants might like a lot of water, and perhaps they are unwise for this reason. Athough the area I would plant them gets lots of run-off from people who who overwater their yards…the run-off otherwise goes untreated into the storm sewers.)

I am thinking of planting two in my parkway between the sidewalk and the road. I already have over 20 king palms in my yard and would like to diversify.

Also, anyone have a suggestion for where I can obtain this plant if it is deemed acceptable for my location?

Thanks!!!!!

]]> By: Fake Palm Tree http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-42200 Fake Palm Tree Fri, 25 May 2007 17:48:47 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-42200 The huge palms are fantastic The huge palms are fantastic

]]> By: Shirley Sykes http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2006/10/30/a-primer-on-palms/comment-page-1/#comment-15465 Shirley Sykes Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:02:15 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/a-primer-on-palms/#comment-15465 Thanks, Seth, for a really interesting blog. I've often wished more of the trees at the zoo had identifying labels on them, and look forward to picking up a copy of your palm and botanical guide next time I'm there. I've often admired the huge fishtail palm you spoke of. You and your fellow gardeners truly make our beloved zoo a Garden of Eden! Thanks, Seth, for a really interesting blog. I’ve often wished more of the trees at the zoo had identifying labels on them, and look forward to picking up a copy of your palm and botanical guide next time I’m there. I’ve often admired the huge fishtail palm you spoke of. You and your fellow gardeners truly make our beloved zoo a Garden of Eden!

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