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- Sat Nov 17, 2012 9:14 am
- Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
- Topic: Tetrapanax
- Replies: 15
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Re: Tetrapanax
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...
- Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:57 pm
- Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
- Topic: Musa mekong giant running banana plant
- Replies: 112
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Re: Musa mekong giant running banana plant
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...
- Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:52 am
- Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
- Topic: Musa mekong giant running banana plant
- Replies: 112
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Re: Musa mekong giant running banana plant
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...
- Mon Oct 29, 2012 5:30 am
- Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
- Topic: windmill palms
- Replies: 9
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Re: windmill palms
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...
- Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:32 am
- Forum: Bamboo Discussions
- Topic: Dark specks only on the moso
- Replies: 17
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Re: Dark specks only on the moso
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 ...
- Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:50 am
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: Who is growing Ph. 'Shanghai 3' and how does it compare to..
- Replies: 21
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Re: Who is growing Ph. 'Shanghai 3' and how does it compare
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.
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.
- Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:13 am
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: Who is growing Ph. 'Shanghai 3' and how does it compare to..
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10572
Who is growing Ph. 'Shanghai 3' and how does it compare to..
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...
- Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:08 am
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: Vivax at 52 degrees north without summers....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8186
Re: Vivax at 52 degrees north without summers....
Looks good for no heat. It has been the oposite here this year (New Jersey). We hit 91 degrees f. today.
- Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:08 am
- Forum: Bamboo Identification
- Topic: Moso or Phyllostachys?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5871
Re: Moso or Phyllostachys?
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/
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/
- Thu May 31, 2012 10:27 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Identification
- Topic: Moso or Phyllostachys?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5871
Re: Moso or Phyllostachys?
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 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....
- Thu May 31, 2012 4:41 am
- Forum: Bamboo Identification
- Topic: Moso or Phyllostachys?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5871
Re: Moso or Phyllostachys?
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
John
- Thu May 17, 2012 5:03 am
- Forum: Bamboo Identification
- Topic: Need help with an ID of this Sasa-ish? type bamboo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4449
Re: Need help with an ID of this Sasa-ish? type bamboo
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.
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.
- Wed May 16, 2012 11:22 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Identification
- Topic: Need help with an ID of this Sasa-ish? type bamboo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4449
Re: Need help with an ID of this Sasa-ish? type bamboo
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
JD
- Wed May 16, 2012 6:22 pm
- Forum: Exchanges
- Topic: Wanted: Your extra free'trash' Phyllostachys rhizomes/plants
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3795
Re: Wanted: Your extra free'trash' Phyllostachys rhizomes/pl
Cool, thanks Mathew. Shoot me a PM with the info when they are available.
JD
JD
- Wed May 16, 2012 6:19 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Discussions
- Topic: Vixax rhizome escapade
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4488
Re: Vixax rhizome escapade
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...