Specials

Burretiokentia hapala Palm Tree

Large 5 gallon $35.00

This has been a great palm for me in Oceanside , CA.  It likes a shady protected spot inland (from winds and sun), near the coast it can take much more sun.  This New Caledonian native has a classic tropical palm look- large crownshaft, nice slightly arching feather leaves with wide, glossy leaflets, and striking inflorescences just below the crownshaft. It is very similar to the other three species of Burretiokentia, but probably the easiest of the 4 to grow. This has also been a great palm for me. I think its a little faster growing than a Chambeyronia (the flamethrower). It also handles direct sun in my area, as long as it receives some protection for a few hours during the middle of the day.

Habitat:
New Caledonian rainforest on a variety of soils.

Description:
An emergent palm to 45 feet tall, a prominently ringed, glossy green. It has a neat crown of glossy green, pinnate leaves.

Culture:
This palm has proved rather easy to grow in California. As a seedling it requires shade and ample amounts of water, but it can quickly adapt to full sun position. It is also rather cold tolerant.

Chambeyronia macrocarpa

Flame Thrower Palm, Houailou Red Leaf Palm, Red Feather Palm, Blushing Palm

5 gallon $25.00

15 gallon $95.00

I love this palm I have about 20 planted in my yard.

This mostly tropical tree is grown for it's very wide 'feather' (as opposed to palmate) leaflets, and brilliant red or pink new leaf, as well as its very tropical looking ringed trunk and smooth dark green or yellow crownshaft (leaf base between trunk and leaves). Highly sought after as it is still fairly rare in cultivation. It is one of the hardier tropical’s grown in California. It is also one of the most beautiful palms in cultivation.

It takes cold down to around 28F and has significant leaf damage below that. Temps below 25F will usually kill it outright. High temps will also stress it out, and it cannot grow in climates like Palm Desert or Phoenix. It is mostly untested as a house plant, but is not very tolerant of very low humidity or very low light. This palm likes the shade and watering requirements of a king palm.

This palm is a slow grower, taking up to 10 years to get to maturity in California. It takes a lot of water, though the soil doesn't have to be kept constantly moist. High winds will shred the leaflets, so plant in a protected area.

Chamaedorea Tepejilote palm

Pacaya  palm

1 Gallon $3.50

This is a nice Chamaedorea that looks similar but sturdier and more colorful than the common Chamaedorea elegans. This palm is not as fast or sun tolerant as plumosa. “But” The leaf fronds tend to lay in a horizontal plane giving a very attractive look. It may not make quite as resilient an indoor plant, but excels as an outdoor palm. It develops very red and attractive seeds .

Cycas Revoluta / Sego palm

Culture: Easy to grow. Plant anywhere in So Cal then stand back. Sun or shade.

 Usually single trunked, although it is not uncommon for a plant to through "pups", offshoots which can be removed and potted up.