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   Corypha Tour 1 2

   March 5, 2007 by Kom Thai Palm

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   Today I have some pics of traveling to Prachinburi Thailand, the last Habitat of Corypha lecomtei. Among group of Corypha, C.lecomtei is the most attractive in genus with very long light green black stripped and upright forming petiole. As same as others Corypha, C.lecomtei end their own life after extremely flowering. This way could make them endanger in few century, cause one thing C.lecomtei difference from others, it rarely to see and can be found only in the last habitat here in Prachineburi. Prachinburi is 4hrs east from Bangkok, here is the map we was going to. Let's tour!!!

   

   Last reply by Kris, March 19, 2019

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   University of Central Florida Arboretum (2-13-18)

   February 15, 2018 by Jimbean

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   Join me on the upcoming April expedition in Taiwan

   March 11, 2019 by PhilMarkey

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   Hi guys! It's been many years since I last posted on this forum. Sorry! Just thought I'd mention my upcoming Taiwan expedition (Fri 26 Apr - Wed 08 May 2019) (13 days) https://www.nature-expeditions.co.uk/tours/taiwan-birds-botany-expedition.php I know it says "Birds & Botany" and we will be going to good birding places and seeing birds, but everyone who has already signed up so far are coming for the botany, so the whole expedition will be focused on the botany. I still have a couple of places left so if any of you are interested in joining me you'd be most welcome. I've been visiting Taiwan for about 24 years, I know the islands exceptionall…

   

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   Ravine Gardens State Park - Palatka, FL

   March 2, 2019 by kinzyjr

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   I recently went to this state park and wanted to share some of the sights here. It was an enjoyable day trip, didn't cost much, and mixed just enough native, untouched Florida with some nice landscaping. If you would like to visit yourself, you can get more information here: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ravine-gardens-state-park The courtyard at the entrance: Rock garden at the Civic Center: Bismarckia and large podocarpus: Pavilion: Sagos near the Civic Center:

   

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   A pretty complete collection of photos of palms in Northern California from my most recent trip! Strybing, UCBG, and the Lakeside Palmetum

   July 20, 2014 by kylecawazafla

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   Hello Everyone! I just had an amazing trip to Northern and Southern California. I am including links to the photos from my trip. They are all labeled and captioned, so please enjoy them if you're a fan of non-tropical, tropical, temperate, and cloud forest palms! The Lakeside Palmetum in Oakland, CA https://www.flickr.com/photos/36838058@N03/sets/72157645789079271/ UCBG in Berkeley, California https://www.flickr.com/photos/36838058@N03/sets/72157645389637169/ Strybing Arboretum in San Francisco, CA https://www.flickr.com/photos/36838058@N03/sets/72157645387235047/ Here is a picture of me with a Ceroxylon alpinum in the Lakeside Palmetum in …

   

   Last reply by Chatta, January 10, 2019

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   FIRST VISIT TO THE BIG ISLAND

   January 6, 2019 by Phoenix Bob

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   Finally going to visit the Big Island next month. Have been on Maui on at least 20 separate occasions, so thought it's about time to take a look at Maui's big neighbor to the south. Will be staying on the Kona coast, but have no problem traveling to other island locations in search of botanical gardens (and especially palm displays) that local residents think are worthwhile. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Learning of other sites (not necessarily palm-related) that are worth visiting would certainly be appreciated, Thanks! Phoenix Bob

   

   Last reply by Phoenix Bob, January 8, 2019
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   Vizcaya Museum and Garden - Miami, FL

   December 31, 2018 by kinzyjr

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   Just a few pictures from my trip to Vizcaya over the holidays: Entrance to the museum/gardens: The Dock: Front of the House: Side Garden:

   

   Last reply by Chatta, January 5, 2019

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   Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden - Miami, FL

   December 31, 2018 by kinzyjr

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   Just a few photos from my visit to Fairchild over the holidays:

   

   Last reply by Chatta, January 5, 2019

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    Recommendations please

    August 18, 2018 by The Silent Seed

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    Hi folks, I haven't been down to Florida in a few years, and would like any input about good, neat, or interesting, or diverse nurseries / plant shops / greenhouses I should visit while on my trip. (And anywhere in between Massachusetts and Florida.) (Both wholesale and retail welcome.) Let the recommendations commence, please. Best, Jude

    

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    Another Scottsdale Palm ID

    November 2, 2018 by Burl

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    Here are pic's of the trees and seeds I collected. I am thinking either phoenix dactylifera or phoenix canariensis. The seeds do not look like pictures of either of the pic's of these seeds on the web. Anyone know what I have here? Maybe the seeds I am seeing on the web have already dried out? These were collected from the dates which looked like gigantic red grapes. Thanks, Burl

    

    Last reply by AZPalms, November 21, 2018

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    Palm ID Help

    November 19, 2018 by Burl

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    I got these seeds from a palm here in Mansfield, TX. The fruit is 11mm and the seeds are 7-7.5mm. Is this Sabal Minor? It's in Front of Threads Dry Cleaners on Broad if you live in the area. They have a dozen or so of these trees.

    

    Last reply by kinzyjr, November 19, 2018
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    NC Botanical Gardens

    November 16, 2018 by NC_Palms

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    Yesterday I went to the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill. Zone 7b Sabal minor in the Coastal Plain exhibits Trachycarpus fortunei and Rhapidophyllum hystrix tiny Serenoa repens. These palms are hardy enough to live in the Triangle but don't like the soil. They are better reserved to the Coastal Plain where the soil is sandy.

    

    Last reply by NC_Palms, November 16, 2018

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    Scottsdale Palm ID

    October 14, 2018 by Burl

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    Is this a Pygmy Daye Palm? Larger one is ~4’ tall. Seeds are about 1-2mm.

    

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    Joe T. Garcia's Palm ID

    October 7, 2018 by Burl

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    Any idea what kind of palm here? It looks similar to a Washingtonia to my amateur eyes but there are no teeth on the petiole. Picked up a few seeds to try to germinate. They have a bunch of them at Joe T. Garcia's restaurant in Ft Worth, TX.

    

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    Lisbon (PT) University Botanic Garden

    September 21, 2018 by Palm Portugal

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    Hello, I recently visit Lisbon University Botanic Garden and though it was a good opportunity to share some photos with the community last photo is from a huge B. Armata full of seeds. I was impressed with the amount of seeds, as in Portugal is not so common to even find this specie

    

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    Block botanical gardens or other recommendation

    August 19, 2018 by Tracy S

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    Does anyone know if block botanical gardens allows visitors? I saw photos of this gardem on Palmtalk and it liiked beautiful. I went to their website but theie are no visiting hours or phone numbers listed. I emailed them but i havent heard back. I'm on vacation this week and would like to visit a garden I haven't been to yet. So does anyone have info on Block Gardens? Or a recommendation for another off the beaten path, garden for me to visit?

    

    Last reply by Tracy S, September 14, 2018

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    Darwin City Gardens

    July 18, 2018 by greysrigging

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    Thought I would put up a few photos of tropical plants growing in the Darwin CBD. Desert rose in the George Brown Botanical Gardens Colorful Cordyline Boab Tree.... these guys are native to the Victoria River District in the NT and the Kimberley in WA. Not native in Darwin but they grow and thrive here in the City. Adansonia Gregorii. Caladiums in July ! mine die off during the 'Dry' no matter how much water I pour on them. A nice Hibiscus. Sealing Wax palms love our climate....providing we water them during the 'Dry' Looking healthy in full sun and no rain since mid April. …

    

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    Orlando Botanical Gardens

    August 11, 2018 by Chatta

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    Going to be visting Mead and Leu tomorrow, itll be my first time! pictures when i get back sunday

    

    Last reply by Mr. Coconut Palm, August 31, 2018

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    Arizona: best public palm gardens?

    July 27, 2018 by JasonD

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    Which public gardens in Arizona have the best palm collections -- in terms of species array, quality of care, and design? The two most well-known are the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson.

    

    Last reply by JasonD, August 27, 2018

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    Sabal Minors in the Croatan National Forest, NC

    July 30, 2018 by NC_Palms

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    Photos taken on 07/24/18 all seem to be planted specimens, unless otherwise noted

    

    Last reply by NC_Palms, July 30, 2018

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    Nevada: best public palm collection?

    July 27, 2018 by JasonD

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    What is the best public collection of palms in Nevada? Is it the Springs Preserve Botanical Garden?

    

    Last reply by JasonD, July 27, 2018

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    Cairns Botanic Garden

    June 13, 2018 by Yunder Wækraus

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    After living here 5 months, finally visited the botanic garden

    

    Last reply by bubba, July 21, 2018

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    Selby Gardens Visit

    May 17, 2018 by Chatta

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    First time at Selby, definitely worth the trip.

    

    Last reply by RedRabbit, July 20, 2018

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    EMAS NATIONAL PARK

    May 4, 2017 by caixeta

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    ENTRANCE .

    

    Last reply by Alberto, July 20, 2018

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    Canary Islands Travel

    July 20, 2018 by Amrita

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    Have you guys been to Tenerife in Canary Islands? Me and and my mates is planning to go there to spend the holidays. I've been reading some article about this island here in www.canaryislandsinfo.co.uk/tenerife/places/costa-adeje/ but i was wondering if there are some good local bars where we can enjoy a nice cold beer. Anyone of you guys been here? Any advice you can give?

    

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