I guess in the order of operation...Ball then Burlap :)

12 footers

a few more pics

getting ready for shipping

This post was edited by Kokomo-JB on Wed, Mar 20, 13 at 11:57

They look really healthy.. how much does somthing with a 10 ft trunk run?

The 1st 2 pictures are 8-9 footers measured from base to top frond. We are selling them for $799.00.
That includes:
*Installation with initial mulching and spraying
*1st Winterizing (Wrapping, spraying, mulching)
* 1-year warranty

We will offer a winterizing service for $120.00 for the 1st palm and $30.00 for each palm thereafter. If a customer chooses to continue with the winterizing service then the warranty will also be extended as well.

We feel that once the root system has regenerated and established the Fortunei-given their age and size will only need mulching and spraying.

Good luck!

Those are some nice looking palms-very similar to Garry at coldplant.com(s) T.Tesan...

Hey Jim!

I've seen the pictures from the nurseries at Coldplant.com. I ordered seeds from them about a month ago and they still haven't arrived. The pictures on their website are nothing short of amazing. The shear size of their nurseries and stock is mind boggling. As I'm sure you are already aware, we can not import plants from outside the USA so that relegates me only to buying seeds from them which are exempt from that import law. I question if the palms would be able to survive the journey anyway. My babies are made in the good old USA...while that makes me happy to say that, the reality is, I have no other choice.

We cant import plants? Nobody told me or anyone on ebay.

Those are very nice trachies. I doubt I would pay that for one unless I won the lottery.

Good luck

Hey Chadec...

Don't know what sellers on eBay get away with but I can tell you my Son was sold a pair of replica Nikes that the seller claimed were real. Ebay/PayPal was very good in returning our money but they would have never known had we not filed a complaint. That said, I'm sure most sellers are on the level. The US Dept. of Agriculture has strict policies on allowing foreign Flora into the US for 2 main reasons...1. they maybe carrying or harboring a destructive insect species and 2. The Plant species may be considered evasive. I would love you to show me a link to a seller outside the US that is actually selling via mail into the US.
As for my pricing, it is what it is, and I totally understand that the price may seem high if you don't live in the metro NY area. When you factor in the size, the warranty, delivery, installation and winterization-it really is a good deal. My Fortunei's are over 15 years old...it takes a long time to get them that big.
My customers aren't palm enthusiasts who take pride in raising a palm from seed or seedling-like most of the fine people on this site...they want a big showy palm that is big enough and hardy enough to live and add noticeable tropical look to their landscaping. Nothing wrong with that, it just ain't cheap :)

I understand its not a bad price for ppl who are not into palm. As far as regulation on plants, I know that some are protected and will be seized at the border. Otherwise having a phyto should get you by, no?

I have only ever ordered agaves and cacti from over sea. Dont think a palm would fare too well. Probably would go into shock and die.

I think the prices are definitely reasonable since there will definitely be people willing to buy them at that price. I personally wouldn't be able to pay that price for one palm, but I'm glad that there will be some nice trachys available in the NYC metro!
I once saw a 3 gallon trachy (it was a triple trunk, but very small) for sale at $119 dollars at a local nursery. I don't think it ever sold because of the price, but you're palms are definitely a bargin compared to that and the fact that delivery is included will help it sell.
Good luck!
-Alex

Thanks Alex! I truly appreciate that. Once I start marketing to NYC, I will offer you an 8 footer at cost. I'm sure an enthusiast like you would really appreciate having one that size.