The silvery-green fronds with a typical spiny appearance make it look nothing lesser than an exotic beauty. http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/41707-a-case-study-in-north-park-san-diego/. Thus, make sure you avoid keeping the soil soggy. The darkening effect is completely gone now, and honestly I do not think it is worth the effort. See the photos attached of two Sylvester palms- one much smaller in a 15 gallon and one much bigger with the special cut. We offer the best warranty in the industry and we actually stand behind our work. A slow, one-hour trickle of water should do the job. The stain the OP put on the one trunk of the king palm is very subtle and if he had not pointed out it was stained, Ill bet none of us would have thought twice about the color of the trunk. General Appearance of the Sylvester Palm: Madagascar Palm Care: Everything You Need to Know, What Planting Zone is Illinois in? diamond cut is done on sylvesters or silver dates by shaving off the boots close to the trunk. I have two large Sylvester Palm Trees which, over the years, have developed discolored trunks due to multiple pruning events. Looked nice too. In fact, it can seriously damage the palm tree. Sylvesters are cold hardy, drought tolerant and moderately salt tolerant. I agree don't try to stain your palm trunks your more than likely gonna kill them.. just enjoy them ! A.K.A. Disinfect yourpruning shears in the solution for 3-5 minutes by allowing them to soak. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves, as well as heavy pants and a shirt with long sleeves. The look we like is the one you sent photos of. Small white branching inflorescence form along the leaves. To prevent nutritional deficiency, apply good quality palm fertilizer that has continuous release formula twice a year during growing season. So be careful and handle these eye candies carefully! Sylvester Date Palm, Sugar Date Palm, India Date Palm, Silver Date Palm, Wild Date Palm, Toddy Palm. They are cold hardy and not a problem in the winter. I live and work in Florida where I have a house with a big tropical garden full of palm trees. Consider whether tall trees or shrubs will block windows or interfere with the roof or power lines.To prepare the planting area dig a hole as deep as the root ball and three times as wide. Maybe the top window could use some shaped shutters the color of the beams . I've seen this also in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Here is a link that might be useful: King Palm Photos. It sounds dumb. A stunning specimen in open areas or planted in a row along property lines, walls or drives. Finally, cut off all palm flowers and their fruit stalks with pruning shears. Apart from getting the limelight as exotic beauties, their fruit and flowers are used in foods and alcohol making. I forgot to add, over here most palm trunks are stained a rusty colour because of the local bore water and its not a good look. He did it color wheel style so the colors were complimentary as they stood next to each other. Keep the soil moist but well-drained, watering more in times of drought and less when there is rainfall. You can post now and register later. Either way this is not a good idea for palms or any plants. Slow. Here is a list of Just a few of our trees we carry: Medjools, Phoenix Dactylifera, California fan palm, Pindo, Sylvester, Mediterranean fan, Pygmy, Queen, Live oak, Red Oak, Bald Cypress, Green Ash, Mexican Sycamore, Bottlebrush, Cedar Elm, Magnolia, Mule Palms, Texas Sabal, Windmill Palm, ect. It will not hurt the palm trees but may wear off in time. I have two large Sylvester Palm Trees which, over the years, have developed discolored trunks due to multiple pruning events. Philodendron Congo Apple The Best Growing Tips, Alocasia Silver Giant The Best Care Guide. var year=today.getFullYear() However, the optimum temperature range is 50 to 70 F. Welcome Pink Petunia - I had some lovely petunias on my balcony last summer they just kept blooming and blooming - I thought to myself are these things ever gonna stop blooming - They did. The white painted palm trunks are sort of unique looking. December 22, 2015 in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE. Up to 40 ft tall and 10-15 ft wide. My parents grew up in El Salvador and they painted the trunks of their citrus trees white to keep leaf-cutter ants off of the foliage. Let us have a little know-how about the basic features of the genus. The only thing this palm requires is some trimming to avoid skirt of old dead leaves. I had a few sylvester palms planted about 5 months ago, The thing that sold me was the way the nusery polyurethaned the trunks, GORGEOUS looking trees. The best way to care for these plants is by providing them with plenty of direct sunlight, watering them well during the growing season, and pruning back if needed. In the late 1970s, a harbor seal named Hoover began catcalling passersby at the New England Aquarium in a thick Maine accent. Plant about 5 feet from the house. This tree, called Phoenix sylvestris in the botanical community, has large leaves that hold countless silvery leaflets that shimmer in the wind. I'm thinking I really don't like all the heavy, dark wood pieces in there -especially next to the fireplace. Palms are naturally able to withstand the high winds that hurricanes bring, so removing fronds isn't necessary. I guess its just a personal preference issue. The palm tree in question is a multi-trunk (3). One of our prettiest cold hardy palms, it produces an edible fruit (said to be sweet) and the sap from flower Fertilizers like 15-15-15 and 12-4-12 are good options. However, they are extensively grown in the European region typically in USDA growth zone 8 to 11. Be prepared to spend some time to make it look right. Sylvester Palm is a sun-loving plant and thrives in full, bright light. The darker one could be a shade or two lighter to look more natural. Use a reciprocal saw with a pruning blade (sometimes called an"Ugly Blade"). Is the front window kind of a "bump out?" I have noticed it has become a custom of many Latin American cultures. Trim the fronds close to the trunk as it will allow the nutrients to reach developing and healthy leaves instead of supplying withering leaves and fronds. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Generally, you'll need pruners, garden knives, and pruning saws when you are trimming a . STEP 2 CLEANING YOUR AREA: Does anyone know of any product that can be safely used to darken or stain a palm tree trunk. Common Names:Sugar Date Palm, Sylvester Date Palm, India Date Palm, Silver Date Palm and Wild Date Palm, Description:Hardy Range:8B 11 Ok, I figured out how to post pictures of my King Palm. Trunk is swollen at the base, about 13-18 inches in diameter. Once pollinated, these flowering heads produce fruit containing seeds that are coveted for their starch content and used as food by Native Americans, Hawaiians, Polynesians, and Filipinos. Nada mucho! Im not really "for" the staining / painting of tree trunks in general, but I have seen it. How do you 'pineapple' a Sylvester palm's trunk? You'll get to hand pick the trees and if you need, we can even install them for you. Well, I guess I started this thread 12 years ago. When I have enough trunk I want to clean them up like these in this pic. These palms need full to partial sun exposure for at least 6 hours. 1 cup of bleach to 10 cups of water). We recommendkeeping pruning shears sharp! In fact, their native habitat lies within USDA zone 9a to 11 so it can be grown outdoors in most areas of the southern United States or kept indoors year-round without issue. If you do paint it post pics please. Sylvester Palm plants are rarely found within the home and garden centers. All of the new highway-side phoenix sylvestris plantings have this. If it blocks the views from your driveway or sidewalk, youll have to start palm tree pruning. Sunlight Plant your Sylvester Palm in an area that receives full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day). Rinse them off. The fruit turns purple-black when ripe. Explore More A mixture of 1 gallon latex paint to 4 quarts of water coats easily adds the protection the tree needs from sunscald, as well as boring insects and rodents. They tree he was working on looked "super"! They are in well drained sandy soil in central Florida. It is fast and it is cleaner than the saw. either way its done with a chainsaw. Spread the granules evenly around the base of the trunk. Sylvester palm trees are a great plant to use if you want to design a garden with a tropical theme. If roots are tightly packed gently rake them apart with your fingers. If the root ball is wrapped in burlap fabric this must now be removed along with any string or wire securing the burlap. Recently visiting a reputable nursery I witnessed a worker cleaning the trunks of a 15 ft palm tree with a brush and "staining" the trunk with transparent oil type carmel colored stain in a 5 gallon bucket. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. These Silver Date palms are pretty easygoing. I don't think painting (water based) or staining the trunks would do any damage. I would like them to be darker in appearance. Flowers are followed by oval fruits, about 1 inch in diameter, turning purple-black when ripe. Does any know how this originated? Do this until all the loose petioles are removed from the Sylvester trunk. It was a box with a red X. I just quit smoking and I'm now on my 7th day with no cigarettes. Those dead fronds may be somewhat unattractive, but they will help protect the palm from summer's heat and winter's cold. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Pour one part bleach to 10 parts water into a bucket. The trunk has a striking diamond pattern that is created by the scars from leaves. What fertilizer do recommend and how often. One thousand years ago we had date palms but nobody had saws. Pruning palm plants, like any plant pruning, must be undertaken carefully. And resist the urge to start pruning palm plants for cosmetic reasons. Sylvester Date Palm Tree can also grow indoors. Some flowers that I have found that can weather the heat-with minimal watering-are salvia, vinca, and portaluca(I love this one, its also called moss rose.) Some experts recommend avoiding all palm tree pruning, but most suggest you avoid cutting too much or too often. #landscape #Medjool #install #poolscape #Nursery #pool #HTX #houstonpools #hgtv #Houzz #custompools #luxurypools #customhomes #gardendesign #landscapedesign #outdoorliving #outdoorspaces #garden #outdoordesign #katylandscape #sugarlandlandscape #tomballlandscape #TheWoodlandsLandscape #SpringLandscape #PearlandLandscape #GalleriaLandscape #DowntownLandscape #HoustonLandscape, Verdant Tree Farm & Landscape - South at Perfect Palapas, TREES | PALMS | SHRUBS. I'm wondering if it's easy to learn how to use that tool? @2022 - Gardening Brain. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages. fertilizer containing micronutrients. If it cannot be moved outdoors for the summer months, provide at least a few hours of direct sunlight. On the other hand, when you are pruning palm plants, dont think you need to prune green, healthy fronds. Towering and tolerant, this tree blends in, stands out and happily stars in vacation photos, A custom home by modernist William Krisel gets restored and updated, Get the look of an oil-based stain without all the bother, using this easy wash made with paint, Choose trees for their size, shape and rate of growth or shape them to fit your space. We are Houston's largest nursery (20 acres). Established trees should be fertilized every 2-3 years. Be sure not to remove green fronds growing horizontally or pointing up. Although it is not necessary to feed a Sylvester Palm plant during its dormant period (late autumn and winter), regular feeding with an all-purpose fertilizer during the growing season will help keep it healthy and full. Like I said its purely aesthetics. Allow the shears to soak for a few seconds to disinfect them. Ive only see a few tall Trachy's that actually had portions of the trunks "smooth", but they were older, and usually 20' tall at least, and the bare portion was only about the bottom third. You can use a waterborn stain for decking , transparent would be preferred, pressure wash trunk then stain it, Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. If an older plant becomes too large for its space, it can safely be cut back by about one-third during late winter or early spring to rejuvenate it and encourage new growth. I am assuming it is safe to use on the trees since it is a natural product. They don't look bad. The trunk has a striking diamond pattern that is created by the scars from leaves. It works great as an accent palm that blends well into many landscape themes. These combine to form large in infructescence somewhat resembling a pendant in shape. tommybahama suggested I post a picture of it to see how it looks. The leaves are large, dark green, shiny, and deeply divided into glossy leaflets. Just for the record, I am not a huge environmentalists. Those dead fronds may be somewhat unattractive, but they will help protect the palm from summers heat and winters cold. OkayI have changed it around a bit. Can anyone help me with this so i can do it myself. Growing up to around 40 feet tall, these palms can withstand a temperature as low as about 10 F.Moreover, the foliage forms an umbrella-like appearance with a spread of about 12 feet. Help please??? what is the difference between being a zone pusher and painting your trunk with linseed oil? I found the other pictures. This converts the flowers into single-seeded and purplish-red edible fruit. Instead, smaller plants can be pruned by carefully snipping off the top with sharp shears to encourage branching. I think this could be a nice feature. If the first 2-4 (5-10cm) of soil is dry, it is time to water.Monitor new plants through the first two years to make sure they are getting the moisture they need. Although they can grow indoors, these plants do not create their own food through photosynthesis and need to be fed regularly with an all-purpose fertilizer. The classy sylvester palm is very hardy and low-maintenance - and just the right size for most home landscapes. USDA Zones 8b (15 to 20 F) to 11 (above 40 F). If you're planting several in a row, place them 4 to 5 feet or more apart. Therefore, I selected the Teak color. Spray coating a clear shellac would be fading more quickly than a polyurethane. Not as gaudy as it sounds .If you want to paint your palm-paint it. I would go ahead and do it if you really want to. The Phoenix Sylvestris(sylvestris- Latin, of the forest) also known as Silver Date Palm,Sugar Date Palm,Indian Date,orWild Date Palm, is aspeciesofflowering plantin thepalmfamily native to southernPakistan, most ofIndia,Sri Lanka,Nepal,Bhutan,BurmaandBangladesh. It's also Sylvester Palm, Cycas revoluta , is a cycad native to Japan and South Korea. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. The Phoenix palms show a range of heights including tallies, mediums, and even some dwarf varieties. do mean pineapple cut or diamond cut. So, next time you grab some from the Indian Palms, make sure you share a little review from your taste buds. This classic palm lends an upscale, tropical appearance to the landscape with its elegant crown of fronds. Your link has been automatically embedded. Soil:Moist, well drained soil Experts recommend that you wait until spring to prune your palm tree. I've rambled on enough, so I hope some of my ideas seem reasonable. Method 2. The petioles or leaf stalks are up to eight inches in length and form an open cone at the base of the plant. The Sylvester Date Palm Tree, scientific name Phoenix sylvestris, is one of the most popular palm trees in the world. Watering The basic care of these drought-tolerant palms after establishment includes a slow-release palm fertilizer and annual pruning. If you are in the market for large or small trees this is where you want to come. Ouch! Several hours of grinding out the putty between the planks. Copyright 2022 - International Palm Society. Although these palms are drought-tolerant once they're established, water during dry spells if you don't have irrigation. You can have this "diamond cut" done by a pro to get the best results. Your info about palm growing outside Florida is perfect for my son who lives in Gulfport Mississippi. Where does it ship from? With its feathery, bluish leaves, the Sylvester Palm is a popular landscape specimen. Generally, youll need pruners, garden knives, and pruning saws when you are trimming a palm tree. Just my opinion. The trunk is swollen from the base with an average diameter of about 30 to 40 cm. When you get your storm door - that could be painted the same color as the front door or try to get a clear view style door. The trunks are robust and the canopies average 18 . In South Florida's many Latin neighborhoods, the trunks of palms and trees are often painted white. Try it on your arm first that way you'll have first hand experience!Anything that happens to your arm will also happen to your palm.Cheers. The removal of brown fronds only here on the Phoenix of Doom. The World's First "Flood-Grade Rated Sealant"- Lumber Seal is important in Post Hurricane Repairs, flood damage repairs, ocean water damage, and river flood repairs to any structure. Other palms you might like: Canary Island Date Palm, Triangle Palm, Copyright 2011-var today=new Date() Prices can vary depending on the size of the tree and where you live. Here is a link that might be useful: Sikkens, This post was edited by cc179 on Tue, Sep 17, 13 at 17:54. The flowers mature into small, single-seeded, edible dates that are a purplish-black when ripe. Remove the dead, brown, and yellowish leaves that are closer to the tree trunk. Disinfect your pruning shears in the solution for 3-5 minutes by allowing them to soak. Grasp a loose petiole (the stalk that joins a leaf to thestem)on the trunk and tug on it gently to remove it. (also known as): Toddy Palm, Sugar Date Palm, India Date Palm. The leaf crown is usually 7 to 10m long with a spread of about 10m. Topher: If you were sandpaper what number would you be? Drift rose, crown of thorns, jasmine minima (Asiatic jasmine), dwarf bougainvllea, and carissa. Looking to buy some sylvester date palm . Water the soil to ensure the proper absorption of the nutrients. So, kind friends, my landscape-architect friend is coming for Labor Day, but I'm still brainstorming, so what do you think of this? Washingtonia Robusta has a deep red brown colored trunk. The Sylvestris Palms are native to Asian countries Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. What color did you put on the beams ? Be sure to consult the tips above for more information on caring for this plant. However, you are the only person who can go out and stand in front of your house and judge just exactly where you think the best place would be to make a new walkway. Wow!~~Some people around here need to edit their posts--kinda like thinking before you speak!! Grows best in full sun and moist but well drained soil. You can grow them both indoors and outdoors without many demands from these low-maintenance friends. HI -- I Love the porch - beautiful job . If someone could tell me how or where to upload a picture of the palm, I would be more than happy to do so. From the photo, from my "off the cuff" perspective, it seems that removing the big palm in the left corner, and then making an opening in that wall, and make a walkway directly up to your entry that you now have opened up by removing that first arched "door" would really make things look less cluttered. This classic palm lends an upscale, tropical appearance to the landscape with its elegant crown of fronds. An ebook by Chase Landreauthor of South-Florida-Plant-Guide.com. This is almost guaranteed to kill your palm. Genus: Phoenix Avoid the sharp spines on the lowers fronds. Pic taken in s. cakalacky, can you name it. I realize many here will find the idea of staining palm trunks to be unseemly, but I really like the look. Sylvester palms are slow growers to an ultimate height of 40 feet. The large wide arching leaves look majestic as the focal point of any subtropical ornamental garden. Comments, anyone? My husband is a pretty good craftsman, and would be able to do the needed maintenance. Part of the appeal of palms is the appearance of their trunks! I like the suggestion of using strong coffee as a means of darkening the trunk. I didn't mean to come across as a jerk. It looks VERY nice and the trunks don't get that greyish cast--they stay nice and brown. Sylvester Palm should be watered thoroughly until water runs through the soil and then allowed to dry slightly between watering. There are many ethnic neighborhoods where just about every public palm is painted white. The fronds are cut near the base giving a diamond-like woody pattern on the trunk. The guy at the nursery is not giving up his secret formula and is playing dumb. The Sylvester Date Palm can withstand a drought for a short period of time. If you don't like palms, plant oaks. Sorry ewicatcher. Sterilize and sharpen your pruning tools before you begin. 2023 Gardening Know How, Future US LLC, Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036. I agree with central cali---- and glad to see people lightening up. I will take before/after pictures. Want to learn more about South Florida planting, watering, fertilizing and dealing with weeds and pests? The center trunk is stained with the linseed oil. I've never heard of such a nit picky thing! do mean pineapple cut or diamond cut. I'll try to get some pics for you. It is getting better I thinkbut I also think I figured out why I'm just not diggin' anything. kalla0007, yes I have seen this at my nursery here in central Florida. I cannot imagine how this would be done or why.a CIDP yes, but this? This drink is quite famous in India. Think about cutting back a palm tree if you notice dead or dying fronds. Be sure to inquire about size and age when buying a Sylvester Palm plant since it can become top-heavy as it grows taller. Here is a link that might be useful: painting tree trunks. I was referring to the common trunk pruning technique done to phoenix sylvestris which is essentially the removal of leaf bases (boots), creating that bumpy look all the way down the trunk. It is up to you if you let it grow normally or decide to keep the Sylvester Palm Tree Diamond Cut. As the cone matures, it turns brown and woody in texture. Wow, your house seems to be in search of an identity, for sure. Would you like to know about a beautiful, winter-hardy, and drought-tolerant palm? If you must paint the trunk, why not paint the fronds purple with pink polka dots and hang easter eggs all over it!?! We are Veteran owned. Some gardeners make the mistake of doing this every year, and the tree becomes weak and unhealthy. 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Growing up to around 40 feet tall, these palms can withstand a temperature as low as about 10 F.Moreover, the foliage forms an umbrella-like appearance with a spread of about 12 feet. Each crown or canopy contains more than 100 leaves. If it cannot be moved outdoors for the summer months, provide at least a few hours of direct sunlight. If you are in the market for large or small trees this is where you want to come. I forgot to mention..I have seen landscapers stain the cleaned trunks of Washy's and Brahea's with what looks like Redwood stain. These palms are too wide and spiky for containers. The bushy fronds have stiff, pointy leaves with spines along the stems, so keep a safe distance from drives and walkways.at least 5 feet. attractive trunk with diamond-shaped leaf-base scars. These palms are too wide and spiky for containers. The Sylvester Date Palm requires some maintenance trimming old dead leaves that tend to make "skirts". This palm is very hardy. Set the plant in the hole. Sign up for our newsletter. As for your garage, perhaps you could find some reasonably priced carriage-type lamps to put on either side of the door, and have a matching one to light up the entryway. When should you think about pruning palm plants? The wide canopies and spiky foliage needs proper space to dwell. The fronds have sharp spikes at their base! Put on. Sylvester Palm plants cannot be propagated by seeds since they require pollination to set fruit. Remove dead fronds to keep plant looking tidy. Palms have evolved over the eons to be efficient in their native environment. Thank you for the great photos and data you have provided. And this is one CIDP after clean with this. Exposure:Full sun or partial shade. Pretty tacky. (USDA Plant Hardiness Zones), Why is My Phlox Not Flowering? Sylvester Palm is a slow-growing evergreen plant that only grows two to three feet tall on average, but can reach up to six feet in height in its native environment if left undisturbed. Topher did not mean to come across so abrasive.Welcome pink petunia, I've always found thinking before I speak a incredible waste of valuable resources..LMAO. Hand shears, pruners, and loppers are ideal for most shrubs. This is a single-trunk palm with dark green pinnate leaves. The ultimate guide to low-maintenance plants and landscaping! If there is another Sylvester Palm nearby that is male, then the small white flowers will develop into 1" (3cm) fruits. Sylvester palms can grow to 25 to 30 feet of height over time with an average spread of 15-20 feet. If you are not sure how to check the moisture level, go here Watering Palm Trees. They looked very nice, very healthy. There are very helpful videos on this if you search on youtube. Still with us? Growth Rate:Slow. 1. Otherwise whole leaf could break by its own weight as you saw leaf off with the reciprocal saw near the base from the beginning, causing thus an uneven surface and lateral scars. It seems-to me-to be a ranch, with some Craftsmen/cottage characteristics. This palm is I've never heard of anyone spraying the trunk of a palm with shellac or varnish or even polyurethane.I use to work in a cabinet shop,when we built cabinets out of real wood we stained them then sprayed them with polyurethane.The reason we sprayed them with polyurethane was to seal the wood and to put a shiny finish on them.I've seen pictures of phoenix sylvestris with shiny looking trunks.I thought they looked funny because palm trunks aren't naturally that shiny.I wouldn't spray any kind of sealer on the trunk of any tree.It might look good for now,but it cant be good for the long term health of the tree. Just about every public palm is very hardy and low-maintenance - and just the right size for most shrubs of. Neighborhoods, the Sylvester trunk late 1970s, a harbor seal named Hoover began catcalling at! On youtube do the job late 1970s, a harbor seal named Hoover catcalling! 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