North Florida Palm Society

UPDATE: Our next meeting on Saturday October 1st

2011-09-06T18:26:00.000-07:00

Our next meeting will be hosted by NFPS member Luke Lasley on Saturday, October 1st @ 1:00 PM. (NO FSU football that day!). Luke has an extensive cold hardy palm collection and is one of the best in the area. Some notable specimens growing are Livistona Saribus 'green petiole form', Chamaedorea microspadix and radicalis, Silver bismarkia, and Sabal "lisa' specimens. The "lisa' is a rare mutant sabal species. There will be a garden tour, plant sale, and refreshments. Please RSVP by email so that we can get a head count and for detailed directions. Drinks are on the house! See you there!

The plant sale will include many types of palms and cycads, most everything will be available for sale as Luke is planning on leaving for a while to do some traveling! The plant list includes: Mule palms, Many rare forms of sabals including maritima, causiarum, minor 'louisiana', 'blackburiana', and 'lisa'. Everglaldes palms, Chamaedorea microspadix, radicalis including trunk forms, and hooperiana. Livistona saribus and Livistona decora. Butia Eriospatha and rare forms of Chamaerops from Italy, plus the Silver European fan palm in 7 gallon sizes. The Cycads include Dioon edule, taintungensis and others including hybrids. More common species such as Butia capitata, Queen Palms, European fan palms are available at discounted rates.

UPDATE: Spring Meeting & Plant Sale on May 21st

2011-04-26T14:58:00.000-07:00

Our next meeting will be hosted by NFPS member David Kelley on May 21st @ 1:00 PM. David has an extensive cycad collection and is easily one of the best in the area. He's located at 455 Old Bethel Road in Crawfordville, FL. There will be a garden tour, plant sale, and cookout. Please RSVP by email so that we can get a head count and for detailed directions. Bring $5 if you would like to eat or drink. See you there!

UPDATE: Summer / Fall meeting on September 25th

2010-08-17T20:03:00.001-07:00

Our summer/fall meeting will be hosted by fellow member Jimmy Martin on September 25th 2010 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Mark your calenders and plan to attend. It will consist of a garden tour, cookout, discussion of our future plans, and palm trading. Bring $5 to cover your food and drinks. See you there!

UPDATE: A few good palms

2010-08-17T19:33:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of nice Livistonas in Tallahassee, FL. As you can see, they weren't notably damaged by our record winter this year.

UPDATE: Summer meeting and new members

2010-07-13T15:23:00.000-07:00

We are looking to announce a summer meeting in the coming days. It should be around mid-August. So, let me know if you have a preference for a date asap. Additionally, several new members have joined NFPS since our last meeting! Hopefully they can join us in our upcoming summer meeting.

UPDATE: Spring Meeting on March 20th

2010-02-24T16:54:00.000-08:00

NFPS plans to meet at Maclay Gardens on March 20th. We can meet at the adjacent Fresh Market on Thomasville Road at 1:00 and ride to the park in groups. Afterwards, we can trade seeds/seedlings/palms and get a bite to eat nearby. Hope to see you there.

NEWS: The Once Quality Queen MIA in 2009

2009-11-06T17:56:00.001-08:00

The Quality Inn Queen was chainsawed down earlier this year. We called the owner to find out why it was removed (It was not cold damaged at all when they removed it.) We received no callback and the front desk clerks were clueless about its existence. RIP.

PHOTOS: Butia 'Snow White' Jelly Palm

2009-11-05T17:49:00.000-08:00

More Pictures coming this weekend but in the meantime check out this beauty!

NEWS: Fall Meeting PRA Date / Time

2009-10-24T07:03:00.000-07:00

We are meeting at El Jalisco on North Monroe November, 14th @ 12:30. Go ahead an pencil us in if you plan on attending. Of course we will talk and trade palms. So bring any seeds or seedlings you want to trade.

NEWS: NFPS Summer 2009 Phipps Plantation Pictures

2009-07-27T18:40:00.000-07:00

I have uploaded some of my pictures from the event but unfortunately my camera was out of juice during the native portion of the tour. It was an educational and fun event. Don't miss the next one! More pictures to follow...

UPDATE: We are confirmed for this Sunday

2009-07-22T14:27:00.001-07:00

There are at least 3 entrances but we will meet at the southern entrance (further from the park). The address at this entrance is 3766 N. Meridian Rd. Remember to bring anything you wish to sell/trade.

NEWS: NFPS linked on IPS & PACSOF

2009-07-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

NFPS is now linked as an affiliate on IPS and PACSOF. I have also been talking with Dean about our site being integrated with Palmpedia. Please send me any ideas, content, or feedback.

UPDATE: Phipps event rescheduled to July 26th @ 1:00

2009-07-11T09:54:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, we were not able to gain access to the Phipps Plantation this Sunday. We are shooting for two Sundays from now, July 26th @ 1:00. The location is in town on Meridian Rd. and adjacent to Phipps Park/ Forest Meadows.

UPDATE: Meeting at Phipps Plantation (Tentatively)

2009-07-10T19:13:00.000-07:00

It isn't confirmed just yet but we may meet at the Phipps Plantation on Meridian Rd (Sunday July 12th). We may have to move the date if we can't get permission for this Sunday afternoon. The time is being confirmed. Things to be seen: Reclinata, Canary, Mule, Sabal, Needle, and Washingtonia. Bring your cameras and anything you may want to trade/give away. Please send an email, to Jeff or Luke, with your contact information if you would like to attend. Also, you can reply to this News article.

UPDATE: Butia palm in Havana, FL

2009-06-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

Another awesome palm spotting thanks to John. I have attached a
picture of a Butia, possibly a hybrid, from Havana. Looks a little fat to be a
Mule but not your standard Butia especially when you consider the fact
that it is in full sun with that type of crown.

NEWS: The legend of the Phoenix reclinata

2009-06-13T19:13:00.000-07:00

I spoke to a new person John interested in joining our NFPS group. He
lives in outside of Quincy, FL. I mentioned the Phoenix reclinata
located there in town and he knew exactly which one I was talking
about. Turns out the woman's family that lives there planted it when
they built the home in the 1930's! She has historical photos and is
willing to share a pup to at least John latter this summer. It only
shows damage at 18 degrees or lower. It has had several large trunks
removed to keep it thinned out but the historical photos show what
appears to be a clump of Canary Island Dates, because of the massive
size. It is likely to be a hybrid mix of some sort. Nice story John and welcome!

Hardy Palm List

2009-01-01T00:00:00.001-08:00