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LIVE – Jubaea Chilensis Seedling – Cold Hardy 5F – Snow/Ice Resilient -Rare Palm

July 9, 2026

Jubaea chilensis (Chilean Wine Palm / Coquito Palm) Seedling. Note that the species is inherently slow-growing, demanding patience over decades to reach full maturity. It demonstrates notable tolerance to frost, snow, and ice events, making it exceptionally suited for temperate climates where other palms would fail.

LIVE -4 Degrees Cold Hardy Palm – Snow/Ice Resilient-Shade Tolerant -Sabal Minor

July 9, 2026

The ultimate cold-hardy fan palm for discerning gardeners and landscape professionals. It is an excellent choice for creating attractive, low-care landscapes that endure for decades. • Soil and Site Adaptability: Thrives across a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, sand, alkaline, and nutrient-poor conditions.

LIVE -4 Degrees Cold Hardy Palm – Snow/Ice Resilient-Shade Tolerant -Sabal Minor

July 9, 2026

The ultimate cold-hardy fan palm for discerning gardeners and landscape professionals. It is an excellent choice for creating attractive, low-care landscapes that endure for decades. • Soil and Site Adaptability: Thrives across a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, sand, alkaline, and nutrient-poor conditions.

LIVE – Cold Hardy 10F – Rare – Phoenix Theophrasti (Golkoy Variant) Greek Island

July 9, 2026

Fresh seeds harvested and germinated 2026 from the rare Phoenix theophrasti (Gölköy variant), also known as the Cretan Date Palm—the hardiest species in the entire Phoenix genus. This exclusive Gölköy variant, originating from the relic population in southwestern Turkey near Gölköy, is notably more cold tolerant than typical Cretan date palms, making it especially prized among collectors seeking maximum hardiness.

LIVE – Cold Hardy 10F – Rare – Phoenix Theophrasti (Golkoy Variant) Greek Island

July 9, 2026

Fresh seeds harvested and germinated 2026 from the rare Phoenix theophrasti (Gölköy variant), also known as the Cretan Date Palm—the hardiest species in the entire Phoenix genus. This exclusive Gölköy variant, originating from the relic population in southwestern Turkey near Gölköy, is notably more cold tolerant than typical Cretan date palms, making it especially prized among collectors seeking maximum hardiness.

Trachycarpus Takil – Worlds Most Cold Tolerant Trunking Palm Tree -4F Seeds

July 9, 2026

Trachycarpus takil is widely regarded as the most cold-tolerant trunking palm in the world and within the entire Trachycarpus genus .

LIVE – Butia Eriospatha – Cold Hardy 8F – Snow/Ice Resilient – Tropical

July 9, 2026

Butia eriospatha (Woolly Jelly Palm) – A rare, exceptionally hardy, and vigorous feather palm prized for landscapes in cooler climates. Butia eriospatha produces clusters of small, round to ovoid orange fruits.

Butia X Jubaea Hybrid – LIVE – 10F Cold Hardy Snow/Ice Resilient – Rare Tropical

July 9, 2026

These palms are genuinely rare because creating them is incredibly difficult. Successful crosses require perfect timing of manual pollination (bloom periods must align), viable seed production is inconsistent, and the Butia must usually be the seed parent for best results.

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