I think most home depots carry them as a regular item, although your home depots in the east have eastern suppliers while ours here all are from bc.I was in a couple home depots in toronto this past week, but dont recall seeing any. I know... Im no help at all.

It's my own fault for not grabbing the one I saw before. I am learning that when you find a gem like that to snatch it up and not to think twice. I won't make that mistake again!!!

I frequently see big ones being sold at HD's in my area (NJ) from about June to September. I have two, each about seven feet tall. I love them. They remind me of the Royal Cuban palms of S. Florida (my favorite species). They plant a number of these on the Jersey shore (on the beach) in resort communities for seasonal effect (don't know what they do with them once winter sets in). I have mine outside from about April into December, then make room for them in a coldish garage (min about 38 F). The only problem I have had with them is when I tried over-wintering in my home. That plant developed mites and mealy bugs and eventually died. Have you considered their available through ebay or other mail-order delivery?? They will eventually grow into sizable specimens. P.S.: I know what you mean about passing by a botantical find. I once did that with a Monkey puzzle tree (Araucarea). Well, recently, after many years, I just so happened to see a few being sold in greenhouse and grabbed one.

njoasis,

Jersey is a heck of a day trip!!! 7 foot are exactly what I am after. If you are every heading upstate and happen to stop in at a Home Depot and buy a queen palm let me know!!