Hello Everyone

[JakoMonster]

Hello i'm jack from west sussex, i have become very interested in tropicals palnts, (mainly palm trees) i have 3 Washingtonia robusta, 1 chamaerops humilis, 6 phoenix canariensis and 4 cordyline australis, so i as you can see i love tropicals plants, i signed up for this site because it really useful

[Yorkshire Kris]

Welcome. You have joined at a very good time because people now have a more rounded approach to growing tropicals in the UK. The last few harsh winters has really tested what plants are hardy and what plants need major winter protection. You will be able to learn from others misfortunes and ask for help to create a wonderfully tropical garden.

[grub]

Welcome aboard Jack .

[musabasjoos]

Welcome to the forum Jack

[Dave Brown]

Hi Jack, and Welcome

Nice selection of palms Did you overwinter these last year If so how did they fare, did you protect etc

[JakoMonster]

Hi Jack, and Welcome

Nice selection of palms Did you overwinter these last year If so how did they fare, did you protect etc

Actually I bought all these palms this year

[JakoMonster]

Weclum abroad mate.

We are a friendly bunch, wot plants u into

Palm trees also cordyline but mainly palms

[JakoMonster]

Hi Jack, and Welcome

Nice selection of palms Did you overwinter these last year If so how did they fare, did you protect etc

hello dave, i have question, on ebay there is a trachycarpus fortunei for sale it cost 19.50 including shipping, it's full height is 70 cm and trunk is a couple of inches, is that a good deal ?

[Dave Brown]

Hi Jack, sorry about the joker who actually joined after you did. He has now left us

I'd be wary as sometimes young palms can be stretched by growing warm and in poor light. These are sold for more as the palm is taller, but they are susceptable to winter damage if 'forced'.

Personally I always look for stocky palms. Self sown ones here are short and slow growing when young until about 5 years, and by 10 years are 5/6 feet tall, but more importantly are 8 to 10 feet diameter.

[JakoMonster]

Hi Jack, sorry about the joker who actually joined after you did. He has now left us

I'd be wary as sometimes young palms can be stretched by growing warm and in poor light. These are sold for more as the palm is taller, but they are susceptable to winter damage if 'forced'.

Personally I always look for stocky palms. Self sown ones here are short and slow growing when young until about 5 years, and by 10 years are 5/6 feet tall, but more importantly are 8 to 10 feet diameter.

yeah i was thinking about that, i feel more better buying it from a garden centre where there grown outside and i can actually look at them, thanks

[kata]

Welcome to the forums Jako

Be nice to see your garden in your own time.

[musabasjoos]

Welcome to the forum Jack