<h3>Growing Palms In California</h3>
<h4>CULTURAL INFORMATION FOR THE MARGINAL SUB-TROPICS</h4>

When Geoff Stein edited and published the second edition of Palms For Southern California over 20 years ago, there were relatively few palms that were known to grow outdoors in California. And his publication was just about the only reference available on the subject. There was no internet, and few places to buy these palms. Those early editions listed about 100 species. By the fourth edition, completed in 2005, there were over 400 species - hybrids and cultivars included.
 
Since then, more new species have been made available, and many of these are potential palms for an outdoor garden in California. There are now many nurseries where these previously rare and unknown species can be purchased. Around 500 species of palms are now periodically available that will grow in California gardens if given the right conditions. This web edition is not a new revision, but a whole new "publication," with updated information, a new format, photos instead of drawings, and including all of California as well.
 
Diligently referring to this reference will save you money, time, and sadness since you will be much more successful as one of those gardeners who likes to push the envelope and plant the rare and exotic new species.
 
Unless labeled otherwise, all photos by Geoff Stein and use of such photos not allowed without permission.

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<h3>Growing Palms In California</h3>
<h4>CULTURAL INFORMATION FOR THE MARGINAL SUB-TROPICS</h4>

When Geoff Stein edited and published the second edition of Palms For Southern California over 20 years ago, there were relatively few palms that were known to grow outdoors in California. And his publication was just about the only reference available on the subject. There was no internet, and few places to buy these palms. Those early editions listed about 100 species. By the fourth edition, completed in 2005, there were over 400 species - hybrids and cultivars included.
 
Since then, more new species have been made available, and many of these are potential palms for an outdoor garden in California. There are now many nurseries where these previously rare and unknown species can be purchased. Around 500 species of palms are now periodically available that will grow in California gardens if given the right conditions. This web edition is not a new revision, but a whole new "publication," with updated information, a new format, photos instead of drawings, and including all of California as well.
 
Diligently referring to this reference will save you money, time, and sadness since you will be much more successful as one of those gardeners who likes to push the envelope and plant the rare and exotic new species.
 
Unless labeled otherwise, all photos by Geoff Stein and use of such photos not allowed without permission.

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Category:Synecanthus

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Synecanthus fibrosus

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'''''Synecanthus fibrosus''''' is a rarely grown palm in California, but it can survive in the milder climate zones, and if protected from drying winds and cold, it can grow to maturity in a less than 10 years. It does not tolerate very cold temps, and does tend to look a bit tattered and less than ornamental if allowed to be battered by winds or hot sun. But it does look a bit like a larger, solitary Chamaedorea palm.

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*'''Habit''': solitary with upright crown of 5-7 feather leaves
*'''Height''': 8'-10' tall
*'''Trunk''': 2" diameter; green; ringed; bamboo- like
*'''Crownshaft''': none
*'''Spread''': 3'
*'''Leaf Description''': pinnate; sometimes irregularly spaced leaflets; leaflets with some linear striations; leaves upright, rarely falling below 45 degrees; leaflets arching and lanceolate; medium green; 5' long including petioles
*'''Petiole/Leaf bases''': 2' long; rounded in cross-section; unspilt leaf bases
*'''Reproduction''': monoecious
*'''Inflorescence''': usually single, drooping or laterally oriented from trunk; thick peduncle about 1' long ending in many, simple branched tips; originated from below leaf bases
*'''Fruit''': ovoid, red when ripe, about 1" long
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*'''Minimum Temp''': 28F
*'''Drought Tolerance''': poor
*'''Dry Heat Tolerance''': poor to moderate
*'''Cool Tolerance''': poor
*'''Wind Tolerance''': poor
*'''Salt Tolerance''': unknown
*'''Growth Rate''': slow to moderate
*'''Soil Preference''': rich and well draining
*'''Light Requirement''': filtered to full sun in coastal locations
*'''Human Hazards''': none known
*'''Disease or Horticultural Problems''': brown tipping common due to low humidity and drying winds; some problems with nutrient deficiencies
*'''Transplants?''': unknown
*'''Indoor?''': fairly good indoor plant
*'''Availability''': rare
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File:Synecanthus fibrosus ps.jpg|Ventura, California in collection of Pauleen Sullivan
File:synecanthus fibrosus crown.jpg|Hawaii
File:Synecanthus fibrosus nice bob.jpg|San Diego, California
File:Synecanthus fibrosus.jpg|Hawaii, in Sullivan collection
File:Synecanthus fribrosus ripening seed.jpg|
File:synecanthus fruits.jpg|
File:Synecanthus fibrosus seed Ps.jpg|Ventura fruits
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Synecanthus fibrosus

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Synecanthus fibrosus

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