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Old 05-05-2010, 01:17 PM
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Look on the golf courses and the rec centers, all TV plants is Sabals. That has to tell you something. They actually grow in the wild in FL. Nurseries clear them from land and sell them. When they transport them they cut the tops back to nothing. We had 2 put in, one 10 ft and one 12ft. They are very heavy. I would not attempt to plant them without a piece of equipment. A few landscapers I spoke with did not recommend them, I found out later they just had no equipment to move them. Another downside is they are delivered without much if any foliage. It takes about 6 to 8 months to see any. Call any landscaper in the area and they can give you a price. Check out http://www.floridata.com/lists/palms.cfm The palms good for this area are: Cabbage palm (Sabal), Washington palm, Queen palm, Jelly palm (Pindo), European Fan Palm, Chinese Fan and Ribbon Fan Palm.

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