Visited John today

Palm Tree and Exotic plants Photo Gallery

Moderators: Laaz, lucky1, Alchris, Kansas, Wes North Van

Post Reply
lucky1
Arctic Palm Plantation
Posts: 11325
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:31 pm
Location: Vernon BC, Zone 5a or 5b (close to 6A!)

Visited John today

Post by lucky1 » Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:45 pm

And look what he brought back!
some are discolored because they came back in his laundry, LOL.
:fart: :lol:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598292863/" title="DSC05210 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6598 ... b1b6_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05210"></a>

Enough about my long sought-after Christmas palm seeds...

Here's John's gorgeous plants at his place:

It was so warm, protection enclosures were opened/tipped up to allow air/sun in.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598206975/" title="DSC05201 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6598 ... 1371_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05201"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598206995/" title="DSC05202 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7143/6598 ... 6677_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05202"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598207005/" title="DSC05203 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7175/6598 ... 02fe_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05203"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598249375/" title="DSC05205 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7164/6598 ... 2996_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="DSC05205"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598249383/" title="DSC05206 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6598 ... 0d20_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05206"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598249395/" title="DSC05207 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6598 ... d800_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05207"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598249405/" title="DSC05208 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6598 ... 60b8_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05208"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598249417/" title="DSC05209 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6598 ... bc43_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC05209"></a>

And the following pic shows a really good idea.
If your box/pot isn't quite tall enough for the root system, just add a strip of lawn edging (the strong thick one) around the perimeter, and the soil can be higher up.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/southslope/6598249343/" title="DSC05204 by edible_plum, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/6598 ... 67ce_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="DSC05204"></a>

Tons of fabulous palms and bananas and aloes etc.
Wish my camera had a wide angle lens to capture the sheer volume of healthy specimens John has, even after selling lots of them.

Thanks for your hospitality John, and the seeds (can I take my gloves off now? :lol: :lol: )

Barb


<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... anguage=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Vernon, CA" width="160" />


If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Top
Cameron_z6a_N.S.
Large Palm
Posts: 1269
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:30 am
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Post by Cameron_z6a_N.S. » Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:51 pm

Great pics, Barb!! All of John's palms look very healthy.
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... /71601.gif" alt="Click for Shearwater, Nova Scotia Forecast" border="0" height="60" width="468" />
Top
User avatar
Godfryd
Sprout
Posts: 90
Joined: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:04 am
Location: Poland, zone 6a-6b
Contact:
Contact Godfryd

Post by Godfryd » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:45 pm

Wow, very nice collection and ideas with plat protection!
It was pleasure to watch the photos.

Thanks Barb & John
Keep exoting!
Godfryd

Image
Top
User avatar
hardyjim
Palm Grove
Posts: 4703
Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Iowa 5b

Post by hardyjim » Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:02 am

Yea,everything looks great,it's also nice to be able lift the protection when you can,
mine were a little damp inside and needed a breather-of course now it's raining :roll:
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... rfield.gif" alt="Click for Fairfield, Iowa Forecast" border="0" height="60" width="468" />
Top
igor.glukhovtsev
Large Palm
Posts: 1181
Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:33 am
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan, Zone 6a, 43°15′00″

Post by igor.glukhovtsev » Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:21 am

Oh, boy! I wished I have such a mild winter in my town at 43 North... Looks like you enjoy these above freezing days, Barb and John. Very nice Brachea armata! BTW I bought mine a couple of days ago. It was a kind of the New Year gift made to myself...
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... anguage=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Almaty, KZ" width="300" />
Top
Cameron_z6a_N.S.
Large Palm
Posts: 1269
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:30 am
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Post by Cameron_z6a_N.S. » Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:28 pm

Igor, I think we would all want to buy those kinds of gifts for ourselves! :lol:
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... /71601.gif" alt="Click for Shearwater, Nova Scotia Forecast" border="0" height="60" width="468" />
Top
DesertZone
Palm Grove
Posts: 4416
Joined: Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:40 pm
Location: South Central Idaho 5b
Contact:
Contact DesertZone

Post by DesertZone » Fri Dec 30, 2011 5:27 pm

awesome palms! 8)

Did Barb make you pose with your palms? :D
Shoshone Idaho weather
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... ooding.gif" alt="Click for Pearce, Arizona Forecast" border="0" height="50" width="150" /></a>
Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Top
User avatar
Okanagan desert-palms
Clumping Palm
Posts: 1600
Joined: Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:59 am
Location: Kelowna British Columbia Canada
Contact:
Contact Okanagan desert-palms

Post by Okanagan desert-palms » Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:48 pm

Barb thanks for the visit and the Jubaea seeds. Thanks for the comments everyone on the pics. Aaron yep she always manages to get me reluctantly into the pics. :lol:


John
Okanagan Palms and Tropicals
6b-7a
Top
DesertZone
Palm Grove
Posts: 4416
Joined: Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:40 pm
Location: South Central Idaho 5b
Contact:
Contact DesertZone

Post by DesertZone » Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:04 pm

I thought so. :lol:
Shoshone Idaho weather
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... ooding.gif" alt="Click for Pearce, Arizona Forecast" border="0" height="50" width="150" /></a>
Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Top
lucky1
Arctic Palm Plantation
Posts: 11325
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:31 pm
Location: Vernon BC, Zone 5a or 5b (close to 6A!)

Post by lucky1 » Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:39 am

I force him to smile too :evil3:

My pleasure, John, as always.
Barb
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... anguage=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Vernon, CA" width="160" />


If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Top
User avatar
sidpook
Clumping Palm
Posts: 1545
Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:35 pm
Location: Zone 7b: Southern New Jersey (Philly region)

Post by sidpook » Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:13 am

Excellent stuff!!!!! I picked up this treasure today for 9.00 USD total....Couldn't resist!! Happy New Year everyone!


Image
Mike Trautner

<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... udubon.gif" alt="Click for Audubon, New Jersey Forecast" border="0" height="60" width="468" /></a>
Top
DesertZone
Palm Grove
Posts: 4416
Joined: Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:40 pm
Location: South Central Idaho 5b
Contact:
Contact DesertZone

Post by DesertZone » Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:04 pm

That was a good deal! :D
Shoshone Idaho weather
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... ooding.gif" alt="Click for Pearce, Arizona Forecast" border="0" height="50" width="150" /></a>
Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Top
ROBRETI
Seedling
Posts: 139
Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:34 am
Location: Oakville, ON

Post by ROBRETI » Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:20 pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone!!!!
Mike, can I ask you what that bush is behind the baby bananas? Pyracantha maybe?
Thanks,
Rob
Top
User avatar
sidpook
Clumping Palm
Posts: 1545
Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:35 pm
Location: Zone 7b: Southern New Jersey (Philly region)

Post by sidpook » Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:44 am

ROBRETI wrote:HAPPY NEW YEAR, everyone!!!!
Mike, can I ask you what that bush is behind the baby bananas? Pyracantha maybe?
Thanks,
Rob
Yes it is Rob. Pyracantha. Green all year, small clusters of white flowers in April and May....swarms of orange berries August through January. Great show plant.
Mike Trautner

<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... udubon.gif" alt="Click for Audubon, New Jersey Forecast" border="0" height="60" width="468" /></a>
Top
ROBRETI
Seedling
Posts: 139
Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2010 5:34 am
Location: Oakville, ON

Post by ROBRETI » Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:12 pm

Thanks, Mike. It is just beautiful. Also, its leaves are quite large and look more oval than the regular variaties. Actually, your bush seems more exotic with that look.
I have seen a couple of sturdy Pyracantha varieties in Oakville, South Ontario. If not trained, they tend to become leggy. I have seen gorgeous trellises of 5 m (15 feet) tall in England, only with this plant, pruned to a very dense, 5 inch thick wall...

Rob
Top
User avatar
sidpook
Clumping Palm
Posts: 1545
Joined: Wed Dec 02, 2009 1:35 pm
Location: Zone 7b: Southern New Jersey (Philly region)

Post by sidpook » Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:47 am

ROBRETI wrote:Thanks, Mike. It is just beautiful. Also, its leaves are quite large and look more oval than the regular variaties. Actually, your bush seems more exotic with that look.
I have seen a couple of sturdy Pyracantha varieties in Oakville, South Ontario. If not trained, they tend to become leggy. I have seen gorgeous trellises of 5 m (15 feet) tall in England, only with this plant, pruned to a very dense, 5 inch thick wall...

Rob
I keep mine boxy. It does grow very fast and densely though. Here is another pic of how I trim it like a box basically (6 ft tall app.)Far left, I have one on either side of the front steps.

Image
Mike Trautner

<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/ ... udubon.gif" alt="Click for Audubon, New Jersey Forecast" border="0" height="60" width="468" /></a>
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Photo Gallery”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest