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After a deluge yesterday afternoon and overnight, I wandered out in my garden with camera in hand this morning.
Looks like the Chamaerops humilis and Phoenix canariensis wheren't washed away.
Second photo showing some of the Chamaerops trunk detail and suckering.
Cheers, Barrie.
Posted : 29/03/2010 1:52 pm
Beautiful!
I'm a fan of Ch. humilis as it seems so tough, and likes the Summer heat it gets down here.
I doubt I'd try a Phoenix, though.
-Erik
Posted : 29/03/2010 5:55 pm
Barrie, what do you use to protect the Phoenix?
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Posted : 29/03/2010 6:58 pm
Those look awesome 8)
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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-
Posted : 29/03/2010 7:56 pm
Barrie I love the platform you built to observe those awesome palms you have :occasion5: :occasion5: :occasion5:
Nice Job!
Bill
Posted : 29/03/2010 8:32 pm
I figured the platform was built to help harvest seed in a few years when they are tall 😀
Posted : 29/03/2010 9:37 pm
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Barrie, what do you use to protect the Phoenix?
Good question Cameron ... Presently I use an enclosure that has a galvanized steel frame and poly cover.
These palms are planted quite close to a native Oregon/Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) which is rather messy from litter during autumn thru spring. This cover also keeps rain, frost or snow off the palm which helps emmensely.
Eventually, I'll have to do as some of our British compatriots have done (pic below).
Cheers, Barrie.
Posted : 30/03/2010 2:48 am
Barrie,
Do you have more pictures of the protection of that Phoenix?
Bill
Posted : 31/03/2010 10:53 am
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Here's a pic for ya Bill from October 2007. The Phoenix was smaller then of course, but for now can still fit in there.
I've only used a heat source once (winter 08-09) when temps dropped below -5ºC (23ºF).
Cheers, Barrie.
October 2007
Posted : 31/03/2010 1:26 pm
As always, Barrie, beautiful.
Looks like your Ch.humilis has 3 heads...the little one I got from you a few years ago has 3 as well.
I love the suckering...more chance of survival.
Great phoenix. Mine is getting almost too heavy to lug around in its garbage can.
It's outside under the roof since yesterday.
That British phoenix pic...how does he get those very stiff fronds straight up like that???
Mine seem too stiff to do that.
Barb
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Posted : 31/03/2010 3:39 pm
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You got me curious so I went out and counted the sattelites (suckers) and there's five. If you've ever seen mature pics of these, they're quite stunning.
Seems like you'll need to plant your Phoenix sometime soon. I'm really waiting for an explosion of growth on mine ... perhaps this year. A fellow enthusiast in Surrey (Vancouver BC suburb) has one planted and he said to expect a huge growth surge anytime now.
As far as gathering the fronds to winter wrap ... I'd wager some forcing would be needed. I also believe he trims the lower fronds to aid in his quest.
Cheers, Barrie.
Posted : 31/03/2010 5:16 pm
Five! Wonderful!
Phoenix planted in the North Okanagan?
Our newest member calls us "bold", but we know we're crazy 😆 😆
Even I'm not crazy enough to plant this Phoenix in my zone, global warming or not.
I hope yours explodes...will live vicariously through yours.
Absolutely L O V E the look when they form a trunk and the "boots" are held high.
I've been trimming the lower fronds to expose the boots, which looks lovely.
But will have to wear an armor of chain mail (spelling?) to get the fronds vertical like your picture showed.
Barb
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Posted : 31/03/2010 7:42 pm
Thanks Barrie.
I'll be planting two Canaries with 3' CT this year. Nothing a palm hut can't cover 8) Much more then one night of heat though 😆 😆 😆
Ratchet straps do wonders for pulling in fronds together even on washys.
15 foot Phoenix, I have a dream 😉
Bill
Posted : 31/03/2010 11:20 pm
I'll be planting a Phoenix roebelini today, but it will be dug up and brought inside for winters. --Erik
Posted : 01/04/2010 8:14 am
Why not pot plant?
It would save you and your palm a lot of trouble 😛
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Posted : 01/04/2010 10:32 am
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