Chamaerops

Chamaerops Magazine is the journal of The European Palm Society.
The Chamaerops Archive in the members area contains hundreds of articles on palm cultivation, botanical and private gardens, expeditions, new discoveries and practical hints on growing palms.

All articles are written by our members: botanists and other scientists, professional gardeners and experienced hobby gardeners, palm lovers and self confessed 'palm nuts' from all over the world. Simply anyone who is interested in growing palms in a temperate climate.

Chamaerops is published (printed and on-line) four times a year with 24 pages and many full colour pictures.

 

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Idiot’s Guide to Palms in Britain
By Paul Rose

published online 04-11-2004
More articles from Chamaerops No.49

Trachy Troubles
By Nigel Kembrey

published online 24-05-2004
More articles from Chamaerops No.48

Rain, Rain, and more of the same!
By John Kenahan, Goring, U.K.

published online 25-06-2003
More articles from Chamaerops No.47 - Summer 2002

For Your Health and Beauty
By Pierre-Olivier Albano, 81100 Castres, France

published online 29-01-2003
More articles from Chamaerops No.45 - Winter 2001/2002

Editorial issue #1
An introduction to the European Palm Society, and a welcome from the editor

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.1 - Winter 1990/91

And Now, Here's The Weather
Just when winter is fading from memory, a comprehensive reminder of just how bad it was. Members' personal views of the winter around Europe. Various contributors

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.2 - Spring 1991

A Palm Trip Along The Via Aurelia
The coast road of northwest Italy is a paradise for palm lovers. So writes Tobias Spanner

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.3 - Summer 1991

Palm Day at Kew
Steve Swinscoe with a report of a wonderfully palmy day

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.4 - Autumn 1991

Big Leaves!
Visits to Safeway will never be the same again after you read this article.
By Philip Bell.

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.5 - Winter 1991/92

Phoenix roebelenii
How to defy Nature, and win. By Peter Tenenbaum

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.6 - Spring 1992

Field Notes On The Nikau
Rhopalostylis sapida by any other name. Peter Richardson and Stephen Powell contribute two sides of the same coin

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.7 - Summer 1992

Begin with Bamboos
Holland's Wilco Karmelk introduces China's best-known export

published online 03-12-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.8 - Autumn 1992

The Thailand Trachycarpus
Your editor takes a trip to Thailand to investigate the occurrence of an unusual species of Trachycarpus.
Martin Gibbons

published online 25-09-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.9 - Winter 1992/93

South American Diary
Christmas 1992, and your editor finds himself in Ecuador, up in the top left-hand corner of South America, where the palms have to be seen to be believed.
Martin Gibbons

published online 25-09-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.10 - Spring 1993

Cordyline banksii, The Forest Cabbage Tree
A profile of this little known relative of Cordyline australis.
Peter Richardson

published online 25-09-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.11 - Summer 1993

Cycads in South Africa
Tony's report on the 1993 Cycad Conference held in Pretoria, South Africa, a paradise for enthusiasts of these ancient plants.
Tony King

published online 25-09-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.12 - Autumn 1993

The History of Howeia
The most popular palm in the world has an interesting history. In this first of two parts, Ian Hutton explores its origins and the early days of 'the palm business'.

Ian Hutton
published online 28-08-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.13 - Winter 1993/94

The Calabash & the Wonjo
Steve Becker's fascinating, sometimes hilarious trip to The Gambia. Bring your own calabash.

Dr. Steven Becker
published online 28-08-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.14 - Spring 1994

Kiwis in the Mist
Join New Zealand nurseryman Dick Endt on an exciting palm hunt up hill and down dale in the Ecuadorian Andes Mountains. Who needs gorillas?
Dick Endt

published online 28-08-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.15 - Summer 1994

A Date to Remember
Saddle up your camel and head for the oasis for an unforgettable date with Gary
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Gary Parker
published online 28-08-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.16 - Autumn 1994

 

Khéjur-gur
Ganesh Mani Pradhan
published online 05-08-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.43-44 - 2001

The Culm Before The Storm
The exotic garden is certainly not complete without a Bamboo or six. Simon Olpin makes some suggestions.
Dr Simon Olpin
published online 23-07-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.17 - Winter 1994/95

Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens
A brief tour around this famous Botanic Garden, 'Down Under'
Adam St. Clair
published online 23-07-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.18 - Spring 1995

My Love Affair with Chamaerops
No, not the journal, surprisingly, but the wonderful, variable, adaptable palm.
Chris Miller
published online 23-07-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.19 - Summer 1995

Asia Diary - Part 4
Fourth and final part of your Editor's secret diaries, faithfully kept through flood, fire, feast and famine. This time India and Pakistan. Plus the first published photograph of a new species of Trachycarpus which is set to take the palm world by storm!
Martin Gibbons
published online 23-07-2002
More articles from Chamaerops No.20 - Autumn 1995

Paschalococos and the Disappearing Palms
Extinct is Forever' as the posters say. Carlo ponders this, and explores and explains about other vulnerable species of palm in this well-researched article.
Carlo Morici, Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Parque Maritimo, 38001 Canarias, Spain

published online 19-02-2001
More articles from Chamaerops No.40 - Autumn 2000

Palm Trees of Lake Geneva
'A Life with Palms' would be a good alternative title for this excellent article by Nicolas Eracle. From early beginnings to a fully-fledged palm garden. Great stuff!
Nicolas Eracle, Route de Brent 30, 1817 Brent/Montreux, Switzerland

published online 07-12-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.39 - Summer 2000

Trachycarpus on Parade
A timely summary of this popular genus which will hopefully remove the confusion which surrounds it. A comprehensive listing of all 8 species, with notes on each.
Martin Gibbons, Editor

published online 28-10-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.24 - Autumn 1996

 Note for contributors:   that is YOU!
We are always looking for interesting articles on palmy themes. The most popular papers are often not written by experts or scientists. They are written by ordinary people about their ordinary experiences, their successes, their failures, their hopes and dreams! Everyone has an article in them, just waiting to get out. One benefit of the on-line magazine over the printed one is that articles can be any length. A picture is worth a thousand words, so please include one or more if you can. We are waiting to hear from YOU!
 Contact us: mail@palmsociety.org
 

California Dreaming
Don gives a guided tour round some West Coast USA gardens.
Don Tollefson, 599 California Ave., Venice, California 90291, USA

published online 28-10-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.23 - Summer 1996

Cycas Revoluta - Ancient & Modern
Tony turns the spotlight on Cycas revoluta - the Sago Palm. Why is it called 'revoluta'? Why is it called 'Sago'? Why is it called a palm? And is it really hardy? Tony reveals all.
Tony King, 34 Keats Avenue, Romford, Essex

published online 28-10-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.22 - Spring 1996

Germinating Jubaea
An excellent 'How to' article, this time about the tricky business of germinating the seeds of our biggest palm, Jubaea chilensis, together with the very best Jubaea photo I've ever seen.
Michel Lambreghts, 8 Rue Albert 1er, 4620 Fléron, Belgium

published online 28-10-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.21 - Winter 1996/95

Seasonal Palm Growing
Nicolas Cock's experiences, trials, hopes and dreams about growing hardy palms.
by Nicholas Cock, Southend on Sea, Essex

published online 31-08-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.38 - Spring 2000

Interview with the Editor - part 1
Your editor, interviewed by Imtiaz McDoom Gafoor, talks about his adventures in palmland in the first of two chats about the world of palms and his part in it.
Imtiaz McDoom-Gafoor, London, UK

published online 01-07-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.37 - Winter 2000

Trekking on the Trachycarpus Trail
Martin Gibbons searches for the Chusan Palm's long lost brother.
by Martin Gibbons, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7HA, UK

published online 15-04-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.35-36 - Summer-Autumn 1999

Ten Minutes From Christopher Columbus
A quick tour of one of spains lesser known gardens, well worth a visit if you find yourself in Bar-thelona.
by Martyn Graham, Sutton, Surrey, U.K.

published online 15-04-2000
More articles from Chamaerops No.34 - Spring 1999

Down Mexico Way
On a holiday in Mexico, Sweden's Jan Anderson looks for palms and cycads and finds plenty.
by Jan Andersson, Stockholm, Sweden

Chamaerops No.34 Spring 1999, published online 15-04-2000

Sabal minor - Hardy Palms in Texas
Bying palms in garden centres, we often tend to forget thier roots, so to speak. Here we have the chance to see one of the hardiest palms in the wild.
by Tony Cerbone, Highgate ln Dallas, Texas, USA

Chamaerops No.33 Winter 1998/99, published online 26-09-1999

Parajubaea - Palms with Altitude
An in-depth look at all the species in this exiting genus, slowly becoming more widely available.
by Imtiaz McDoom-Gafoor, London, UK

Chamaerops No.33 Winter 1998/99, published online 26-09-1999

The Passive Solar Greenhouse
Our most regular contributor reports on the perfect greenhouse.
by Don Tollefson, 599 California Avenue, Venice, California 90291, USA

Chamaerops No.32 Autumn 1998

Exotics in a Windy Seaside Garden
Wind is the enemy of so many of the plants we love to grow. Here, student Martin has tackled the problem head on.
by Martin Parker, 7 Haslemere Road, Seasalter, Kent, UK

Chamaerops No.32 Autumn 1998

The Red Crownshaft Palm in New Zealand
Time has passed and the plants from the original collection are now eight years old and looking quite wonderful.
Dick Endt, Landsendt, 108 Parker Road, Oratia, Auckland, N.Z.

Chamaerops No.31 Summer 1998 published online 15-04-2000

Saving an Endangered Palm: The Case of Carpoxylon
Vanuatu in the South Pacific is home to a beautiful but endangered palm.
Cathy Clarkin describes the islanders' efforts to save it from extinction.
Fry, K.; Siwatibau, S.; and Clarkin, C.

Chamaerops No.30 Spring 1998 published online 15-04-2000

Touring the Palm Gardens of Spain
Both sequel and prequel to the EPS Summer Meeting in Spain last year. Alan & Carol began before and finished after our trip, and saw some of Spain's other wonderful gardens, too.
Alan & Carol Hawes, 1 Napier Road, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4LX, UK

Chamaerops No.29 Winter 1997 published online 15-04-2000

Treasures of North Island: A Gardener's Paradise
Part 2 of Tony Kings Trip to New Zealand where he meets other palm enthusiasts and visits their wonderful gardens.
by Tony King, 34 Keats Ave., Romford, Essex, RM3 7AR, UK

Chamaerops No.28 Autumn 1997

Phew! A Scented Garden
Clothespegs at the ready as you read about this unconventional but apparently successful 'scented' garden. But don't expect the perfume of flowers.
by Chantal et Pierre Bianchi, L'Oasis du Mas Reynes, Ch. de villeneuve, 66280 Saleilles, France

Chamaerops No.28 Autumn 1997

Zone 8: Growing pains and how to avoid them
California Don has much experience in growing palms in a temperate climate and provides other valuable contribution. This time, how to provide heat for those recalcitrant hardy palms.
by Don Tollefson, 599 California Avenue, Venice, California 90291, USA

Chamaerops No.27 Summer 1997

Costa del Chamaerops
The result of a 10 year amateur study undertaken by Dr. Butler along the Costa Blanca in Spain. Fascinating and well researched, brilliant photographs, including our cover, provided by the author.
by Dr. Neil Buttler, Dorset, UK

Chamaerops No.27 Summer 1997

Cycad in Suburbia
Gary reports on what we've suspected all along: that Cycas revoluta is quite hardy enough for the sheltered, temperate garden.
Gary Bethel Wirral, UK.

Chamaerops No.26 Spring 1997, published online 15-04-2000

Thrinax morissii
Toby paints for us a 'palm portrait' of a little-known and even less-used palm, Thrinax morrisii. Deserving of much wider attention.
Tobias Spanner, Tizianstrasse 44, 80638 Munich, Germany

Chamaerops No.25 Winter 1996/97, published online 15-04-2000

That's it.