Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide talk:PALMPEDIA SPECIES ZONE SCALE

I am assuming this is Trachycarpus forsteriana, correct? As most of the other Trachycarpus are not anywhere near this hardy (T takil and wagnerianus excepted). This is a zone that, if I were making it up, would be further divided into many more zones- there is just too broad a range of plants that can be further separated into 'plant' zones... so much so, that I think I would just start over and separate the zones into East Coast, Coastal So Cal and Inland So CAl... not sure where Texas would fall in place. EVen Hawaii has some zones (mostly elevational). Interesting thought, though

• Geoff, I would very much like to get you involved with this zone project, since you have probably done more work than anyone in this area. However, you have missed the point. The concept we are trying to develop is one that is not based on geographical zones. Someone in So. Africa, New Zealand, or Portugal would have no idea if a palm growing in Inland SoCal would be appropriate for them. They wouldn't have a clue what inland SoCal climate is like. I have been finding out that most people in Florida don't even understand the vast differences between coastal and inland California. But if someone in So. Portugal noticed a full grown King Palm down the street from them, by using a species based scale they would know which palms would, for sure, make it in their area. In other words, every palm appearing as more hardy than a King would be a go for them. Click on the actual link to species zone 1A page (the purple 1A Link) and you will see the very beginning of where this is going. Also, check your user talk page if you haven't already. Dypsisdean 18:55, 29 June 2007 (PDT)
• Geoff, I re-worked the scale for comparative hardiness ratings. Tell me if it makes more sense to you, and if you think it's a worthwhile concept. Dypsisdean 01:28, 3 July 2007 (PDT)