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Propagation of palms
Palms are unique among woody ornamental plants. With exception to suckering palms, such as Rhapis excelsa, some species of Chamaedorea, economic palm Phoenix dactylifera etc., which are propagated by division method, all other palm species are propagated from seeds. For nursery trade, seed germination…

 

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Collection of palm seeds
Seeds may be collected from local sources such as from the gardens, parks or other known semi wild sources or purchased from seed dealers. Locally collected seeds always remain fresh and their degree of maturity and quantity are usually known by the collector. With a few exceptions palm seeds should be collected…

 

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Viability of palm seeds

Viability of palm seeds can vary among trees of the same species, and from year to year from the same tree. Ripeness of the seeds or the storage methods used can directly influence the ultimate germination percentage. Seeds of Borassoid palms, Latania, Borassus, Hyphaene generally remain more viable...

 

 

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