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Min of 20c/68f with a high of 34.6c/94.3f. Much higher humidity than usual whilst it got down to 38% in the afternoon most of the day was very humid. Partly caused by a supercell thunder storm last night that practically appeared out of thin air. Extremely powerful positive cloud to ground lightning as well. The max dewpoint was 72f/22.2c. Some areas got 31mm of rain in 2 hours. currently 77f/25c at 2am.

There are several areas where tropical and subtropical palms are planted in this area. Boasting a shoreline that transitions to steep hills on all sides with a variety of microclimate conditions. This thread begins with the survivors of the 2026 February Freeze, but many of the palms were previously posted in the Remarkable Palms of Tampa Bay thread. The coldest parts of the lake in the lowest spots near the north shore recorded 21oF; a tie with December 1989. The mild side of the Lake near the Country Club recorded numbers at or near 24oF. This first set of photos is from the Boat Ramp near the country club and a short walk down the hill from Common Ground. Chrysalidocarpus leptocheilos - in recovery mode Coccothrinax crinita - Recovery and flowering both in progress Zombia antillarum - surprisingly little damage and still flowering Thrinax radiata - lost some foliage but does not look bad at all Allagoptera caudescens - no serious setbacks, perhaps due to being low to the ground for this one. Unfortunately, the Chambeyronia macrocarpa and Carpoxylon macrospermum at this location succumbed to the cold. An Archontophoenix cunninghamiana is 50/50 on recovery as it is pushing green, but not out of the woods. The Beccariophoenix alfredii is OK, but a lot of wind desiccation. My picture didn't come out that well, so I'll post a photo once I get a better one.

I was disappointed not to have seen a single (live) kangaroo during my short visit to Australia. I could have gone to see some in zoo situations, but I had the impression they would be bounding across the roads everywhere. I may have seen a group lounging on what appeared to be a golf course in the distance as we zoomed past on a train, but I couldn't swear to it. They do photograph well -- appear to be very cute, but of course they are wild animals and maybe less cute up close, in terms of behaviors?

Very cool! Wonder if it will play in the USA? That's a lovely mature jungle.

That's not too far from General Zaragoza, NL.

Thanks for reminding, I confused the names.

There’s some photos from Colin of C yumutumune on Palmpedia so I’ve always assumed it must be one of the hardier Calyptrocalyx sp. Would be good to know how it is going now further south in NSW @palmtreesforpleasure . I think many Dypsis species are actually relatively hardy to cool conditions as long as they aren’t subject to frost. I know heaps are thriving in Sydney so no surprise most grow well for you Richard. I think I’m near their limit here in Melbourne; my D rosea is relatively happy and fast growing but gets a bit burnt by both sun and cold each year. My D ‘Yellow Seed/Wilsonii’ seedlings from Colin are actually finally coming along too, but I’m not sure how much further I’ll get into the genus. Hard work for palms that may never thrive but I do enjoy a good zone push.

I was at a gathering today, and people were asking each other if this june is the worst its ever been here, so its getting noticed just how dry the month has been. I did not see a 0 for june on any weather station as the lowest for the month, but there are gaps, and it would not surprise me if there are places between that have had a 0 before. Before this past drought event that started a few years ago (subtract the hurricanes from the totals and i think its been dry since 2023) i would not have believed it, but this isnt the first time we have had a persistent west wind all month. I miss the explosive collision storms but the above graphic tells me i will wait even longer.

Spot on I think - most look bad because of neglect and not enough natural rainfall rather than it being too cold. Some of the better ones I’ve seen are out in the outer Eastern suburbs in the foothills of the Dandenongs where it gets pretty chilly but receives more rainfall than near the CBD or around Bayside suburbs. Same goes for Archontophoenix. I will say though, that Ravenea rivularis was susceptible to crown rot for me when young in Spring. It’s grown out of it now, but I suspected it didn’t like cold and wet conditions while it was still establishing. I planted in a cooler area of the garden in mostly shade intentionally based on what I’ve seen with specimens that dry out too much, but I think that’s the opposite risk when you go too shady and cold. The best one in Victoria I’ve seen is the one at Geelong Botanic Gardens. It gets morning sun but is well protected from all sides from wind and looks to stay quite moist in that area. There are a few mature specimens around Melbourne - this one down the street from my place looks pretty good. Doesn’t look like it gets extra attention but I assume the roots have tapped down deep now. The tree to its north must help with preventing it drying out too much too. I planted this one nearly 25 years ago. It’s the only survivor of about 5 originally planted in this garden. Soil is nearly pure beach sand and no irrigation. This is the result 🤣. And here’s an interesting planting - Singapore Botanic Gardens have them as aquatics. They like it in there in the tropical climate, but I’m certain it would be a death sentence in cooler climates.

With any palm collection exposed to 24o, there are winners and losers. A small update on this municipal palm collection after the historic cold. For the many folks who have taken an interest in Saribus rotundifolius, this is likely the parent of your seedlings. Has survived the freezes in 2008, 2010, 2018, 2022, and now 2026. An incredible track record of recovering from mid-20s for a palm previously thought unable to survive temperatures below high-20s F. There was a second at this location that perished sometime between 2011 and 2017. It initially looked like this one might be too much for it, but it is pushing green growth quickly now that it has received some rainfall. Another one that keeps taking punches and staying on its feet, Dictyosperma album 'conjugatum'. This Coccothrinax crinita is shrugging off some crown rot at current, but looks like it will survive. Buddha Belly Bamboo will come back from the ground. This probably is not a surprise. A surprise for reasons other than cold tolerance, probably the nicest Brahea armata in the region. There are more to come as recovery becomes more evident and others finally succumb or overcome.

One on the grounds of the Hacienda Santa Engracia just north of Cd Victoria Tamps, circa 2003. Last time I was there (2021) I did not see any Acrocomia

All I know is it’s rare, but I I’ll get you a pic!

This is one in Laredo from late 2017, it’s not there any more on Google Street View

We've crossed the midpoint of the year. The daylight hours for us in the northern hemisphere are counting backwards now. As everything in the garden that didn't die or get removed begins recovery mode, a photo of the Livistona decora and a small Copernicia alba and then @palmfriend's Okinawa Garden featuring Livistona chinensis and Arenga engleri. Happy Summer!

Actually it’s on the north side of Harlingen. But there are some in Weslaco (and a very old totai if they haven’t cut it down)

Is the top green, and the bottom “blue”? My completely wild inaccurate guess is that it could be an Encephalartos princeps.

IMG_1260.HEICIMG_1258.HEICIMG_1261.HEIC Lots of seedlings for sale in Oakland California. Sorry no shipping at this time. Seedlings are in 2 inch pots. Singles + doubles +triples available as well. PM for more details. All species are the same price. $10 per single seedling $18 per double seedling $27 per triple seedling

That’s about two years growth down here on the coast.

The hybrids of these can look really nice. This hybrid is probably my favorite cocco in the yard.

Also one of the few Brahea that will grow in Florida, even though they are seldom found. That's a great price, Paul!

Stoplight has gotten a bit huge now. Comfortably over 7 feet tall at the peak. I have to think about trimming back at this point. Has enough roots now not to droop too much in the summer heat and sun, and it drops seeds and babies pop up in the mulch.

Nice. Pic of the plant please Richard, so we can have a crack at ID'ing it!

That's really interesting Tyrone, I'd have thought that they'd want to be a bit on the drier side over winter, but clearly not. I think @tim_brissy_13 mentioned to me that they often look pretty crappy around Melbourne, which I assumed was due to lack of heat, but maybe it's mainly due to lack of water?? I've got a big one in a pot that I rescued from my neighbours greenhouse last year, along with a golden cane, both were dry as bones and totally neglected. The rivularis pushed a small crinkled new leaf after being potted up but is now looking really good with normal sized new leaves. I was contemplating whether/where/when to plant it out, or leave it in a pot...this is food for thought. Also have a rivularis x hildebrandtii that Colin sent me, which might have a bit of hybrid vigour. Hybrids aren't really my shtick but this could be a nice looking palm I hope!

So you'll have 8 leaves making food for that caudex! Plus about an inch of caudex spread and thickening for starch storage! Did you plant it this low, or did the root contract to this level? Cupidus does that contraction maneuver and you end up with ripples on the tap root from it trying to keep the caudex at ground level or under.

That second plant is special even among turnerii plants. Has it coned? Is it in Florida or Mexico?