PalmsNorth.com – Cold Hardy Palm Forum
Growing palms and tropicals in cold climates
Notifications
Clear all
Topic starter
I was outside casually looking around on this mid January day looking for signs of spring, and it didn't take long to find them. Here's a few pics from around my garden today (Jan. 19-08). Enjoy.
Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
Callistemon 'Canberra Gem'
Daphne laureola
Fremontodendron californicum
Flower buds on Acacia rubida
Flower buds on Laurus nobilis (Bay tree)
Male catkins on Garrya elliptica (Coast silktassel)
Posted : 19/01/2008 9:05 pm
Thank you. I needed that. It is -16*C with a 30 KM wind and the only thing reminding me of spring is the trip to Vegas that is still almost 2 months away.
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 19/01/2008 11:28 pm
What a treat! Thanks Barrie.
How old is your Bay Tree?
Do they grow from cuttings fairly easily? 😉 😉 hint, hint, if they do!
If it's a long arduous process, forget it, no prob.
Barb
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/weathersticker/cgi-bin/banner/ban/wxBanner?bannertype=wu_bluestripes_both&airportcode=CWJV&ForcedCity=Vernon&ForcedState=Canada&wmo=71115&language=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Vernon, CA" width="160" />
If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 20/01/2008 11:46 pm
Topic starter
Barb ... I'm not sure about cuttings from Laurus nobilis (Bay tree). The one I have is waist height, so relatively small compared to it's eventual size. I'm sure a bit of research will turn up more info on rooting stem cuttings. It's maybe 4 or 5 years old. I have a friend that asks for a bay leaf for beef stew recipes and the like. Fresh is always best.
Allen ... One day I'll stop in Vas Vegas longer than it takes to re-fuel the aircraft. My wife seems to have a particular liking to the city that never sleeps. Me, I like my sleep.
Cheers, Barrie.
Posted : 21/01/2008 12:24 am
The city may never sleep but I am in bed by midnight when I go there. I definitely need my beauty sleep. 😥
Allen
You don't have to be crazy to grow palms in Alberta..... But it helps
Posted : 21/01/2008 1:33 am
Barrie, oops, forget about a Bay cutting.
Apparently takes between 6 and 18 months... 😐
I'll find one at the nursery this summer.
Barb
<img src="http://weathersticker.wunderground.com/weathersticker/cgi-bin/banner/ban/wxBanner?bannertype=wu_bluestripes_both&airportcode=CWJV&ForcedCity=Vernon&ForcedState=Canada&wmo=71115&language=EN" alt="Find more about Weather in Vernon, CA" width="160" />
If you drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
Posted : 21/01/2008 10:31 am
