Timothy D. Hugh
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Reposted by Timothy D. Hugh
Really cool little article on the breakdown of this long-misunderstood but iconic genus of palms - the only palms native to the western United States. 🌱PNW plant folks - there are some successful Washingtonia palms planted in Oregon that I am aware of, but that cold moisture ... they no likey
Washingtonia: A Pair of Desert Jewels - Northwest Horticultural Society
March 2023 The palm stands on the edge of space.The wind moves slowly in the branches.The bird’s fire-fangled feathers dangle down. —Wallace Stevens 1 Across the southern tier of the... Read More
northwesthort.org
January 21, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Really cool little article on the breakdown of this long-misunderstood but iconic genus of palms - the only palms native to the western United States. 🌱PNW plant folks - there are some successful Washingtonia palms planted in Oregon that I am aware of, but that cold moisture ... they no likey
Reposted by Timothy D. Hugh
Although this does explain decades of palm fanciers planting seeds from what was allegedly 'pure filifera' or 'pure robusta' and getting a crapshoot in their seedlings.
January 21, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Although this does explain decades of palm fanciers planting seeds from what was allegedly 'pure filifera' or 'pure robusta' and getting a crapshoot in their seedlings.