Yes, the regular/standard form of Tetrapanax is probably the most common form here in the US, then followed by 'Steroidal Giant'. 'Rex' isn't commercially available here in the US and isn't a particular clone but a group of varying plants lumped together that are quite similar to the 'Steroidal Gian...

Steve, I know of many people in South Jersey (zone 7a) that don't even mulch there Musa basjoo overwinter, although they will be blasted down to the ground. One of mine didn't even fully die back last winter with a low of 12 degrees and retained about 3.5 ' of trunk with no mulch just a good mico cl...

The plants that were originally introduced in to the US back in the day as Musa Itinerans were actually Musa Yunnanensis which is why there have been different accounts of hardiness. Yunnanesis is a bit more tender (z8-ish). Musa 'Mekong Giant' is just a selection of Musa Itinerans and infact may re...

Here is a link to my Flickr page. http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndiorio/ I have some shots in there of some South Jersey, zone 7a palms. The key for Trachycarpus is to plant them as close to a foundation or southern exposure wall as possible with at least a few hours of direct sun. I would protect...

Looks like it could possibly be insect damage. This often shows up after cold weather in other types of plants. For example Yucca bugs cause this kind of damage in Yucca species which intensifies after cold weather sets in and many times the light colored spotting becomes infected with some type of ...

Thanks Nicholas!

Mackel, how long has your S3 been in the ground? Any photos?

Steve, are you growing P. prominens? How's your parvifolia doing? Mine, from you has done great. Tallest is about 4'-5' long/tall but growing on an angle. Can't wait to see what it does next year.

Phyllostachys dulcis in terms of size, growth rate and form? Last I heard it was thought to possibly be a form of P. dulcis or possibly even P. iridescens. I would be interested in hearing any current thoughts/opinions on what it may be, hybrid origin has also been discussed at times. I currently do...

Looks good for no heat. It has been the oposite here this year (New Jersey). We hit 91 degrees f. today.

Alan,

Moso actually does really well in New Jersey with no dieback. Aside from maybe a little after the first winter before becomming fully established. Photos below.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndiorio ... 702698908/

Josh,

I have been selling large field grown specimens here in South Jersey for the past 4 or 5 years now. Shoot me an email and I will tell you what you need to know. Avoid the Bamboo wholesalers....

I agree, looks like Phyllostachys vivax. Very good sized for NJ. Very cool and interesting that you actually have a little bit of history behind it!

John

Dependable,

I planted it in an area along my fence line between a compacted stone and gravel driveway area and a strip of woods that is between me and the next house down. Wouldn't mind if it went a little wild there.

Thanks Alan, I missed that and for some reason assumed they were all Sasa. Phyllostachys are my main interest, when it comes to Sasa, pseudosasa, Indocalamus and the like I am clueless.

JD

Cool, thanks Mathew. Shoot me a PM with the info when they are available.

JD

Thanks. I have a 2 gallon currently on the way. I wasn't sure how it would perform here and have been strongly discouraged from trying it. We usually don't go below 5F degrees and very rarely do we get a heavy snow or ice here about two miles from the Delaware bay. Have you tried any of the Moso clo...