New buy

gabriel · Post by **gabriel** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:02 pm

Yesterday I have visited Palm Centre in Richmond and spotted this lovely brahea.Could not resist, I have discussed this matter with Toby and bagged myslef a bargain. 4Ocm of trunk for 100 qiud would be rude not to take it. Pics taken this morning from the phone:). I was in the rush so Could not take pictures in the nursery but they have a lot of nice stock. I have managed to snap this lovely Jubeas though;)

paulrm71 · Post by **paulrm71** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:26 pm

Nice buy Gabriel, I bought one of the smaller 70 quid ones last year. Mine sailed through this winter unprotected apart from the snow when I threw an old curtain over it.

gabriel · Post by **gabriel** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:30 pm

Thanks I've got a nice spot for it Paul:)Toby wanted 240 pounds for it to begin with but negotiated a wee of a discount:)

RogerBacardy · Post by **RogerBacardy** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:41 pm

£240--> £100, blimey! What are you, some kind of Turkish textiles trader?

Bargain of the year!

gabriel · Post by **gabriel** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:49 pm

RogerBacardy wrote:£240--> £100, blimey! What are you, some kind of Turkish textiles trader?

Bargain of the year!

Hehe I don't think Toby was too happy with the price Roger, but hey It will go to a good home;)

kata · Post by **kata** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:50 pm

I love your bargain Gabriel!

Roger..

Tom2006 · Post by **Tom2006** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:03 pm

I'm on the hunt for a new house, can i get you round for the haggle!?.......what a palm for the price!

Yorkshire Kris · Post by **Yorkshire Kris** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:24 pm

Good deal! How much for those jubaeas, they look the same size a mine.

gabriel · Post by **gabriel** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:25 pm

I didn't ask Kris, they just came in.

karl66 · Post by **karl66** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:55 pm

That look's a great price for the size!, I had two of them & have recently sold the last one as it was getting to big to maul about, plus I knew it wouldn't survive planted out in my area. You have to be careful with these as they can look good for a few year's then just kick the bucket!!, that's why I've transferred over to cerifica now. karl.

gabriel · Post by **gabriel** » Fri May 31, 2013 6:07 pm

karl66 wrote:That look's a great price for the size!, I had two of them & have recently sold the last one as it was getting to big to maul about, plus I knew it wouldn't survive planted out in my area. You have to be careful with these as they can look good for a few year's then just kick the bucket!!, that's why I've transferred over to cerifica now. karl.

Thanks Karl I will give it a lot of TLC

fern Rob · Post by **fern Rob** » Fri May 31, 2013 7:42 pm

Great buy.

gabriel · Post by **gabriel** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 8:54 am

I would like to plant my brahea shortly.

I wanted to plant it in a slightly raised bed backfilling with 10mm pea gravel but I am worried I may create a sump.
Is it a good idea? or how can I improve the drainage?

Thanks

Gabriel

kata · Post by **kata** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:26 am

I leave that to the experts Gabriel,

I'm on the hunt for a new house, can i get you round for the haggle!?.......what a palm for the price!

Is'nt Tom just a sweetie........

gabriel · Post by **gabriel** » Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:35 am

kata wrote:I leave that to the experts Gabriel,

I'm on the hunt for a new house, can i get you round for the haggle!?.......what a palm for the price!
Is'nt Tom just a sweetie........

No problem Tom:) often I am invited to help my friends.

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