Talk:Rhapidophyllum hystrix

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This palm is "super hardy"! There has been a nice clump of needle palms with a large central specimin growing on the campus of the College of Mount Saint Joseph in Delhi Township, Ohio (a south-western suburb of Cincinnati). This palm has consistantly flowered for several years but whether viable seeds were produced is unknown at this time but several "pups" are evident. This particular palm has suffered very minimal leaf burn due to winters and damage is isolated to only the tips of a few older fronds. The Mount Saint Joseph specimin is a fantastic example of this palm and a strong testament to the Needle palm's overall hardiness. Other needle palms are grown in the Cincinnati area with success. Why are they nearly impossible to find in Cincinnati area nursuries?