It's been in the ground for 2 winters.growing bud punch through the side of the trunk That would look funny. But nice to know they CAN recover from t...

Simply gorgeous, Aaron.Nicer with each year.Barb

Thanks Adam! Sabal louisianas was growing sideways and three fronds later has now straightened That's encouraging.The Washy would look weird otherwi...

10' 2" holy smokesAs it gets wider, you may have to prune off the bottom branches so cars can still go down the street. :wink: Nice to be back.Can'...

Great photos, thanks Erik and Mike.And super that you guys were able to get together.Fabulous growth on those nanners, Mike.Pond water should be bottl...

Wow, looks very very tropical.Good work, spectacular specimens.Based on my lack of success with several types of Sabals, I'm convinced they should nev...

Jim,That lovely Sequoia adds a lot of beauty to your tree-lined street.Gorgeous Butias.I find even the green butias when young have a bluish tinge.Gor...

Fabulous photography Jim.Matches your plants!That second from top photo, is that a "hummingbird moth"?Only heard that name recently but hadn't seen on...

I've got 3 or 4 little Sabals, slow as slugs, grew a bit faster when I increased watering.Some grew only 1 leaf a year for 5 years.Other folks seem to...

Sorry sorry folks!Thanks for the concern.The last 2 months of 30+C gut-sucking heat have been awful. :lol: Really busy.Tried catching up reading pos...

Congrats Tim that you've got seeds on it.Beautiful!Great views of your tropical garden from either direction.Bye-bye to the house. :lol: :lol: Barb

A real shame to let something like that go. Yeah, I know that feeling... :wink:

Andy, how nice!Will look forward to seeing its flowers.Barb