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   Madeira, Canaries, Morocco, southern Spain

   June 7, 2019 by Justin

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   Trip Log with photos and videos. Trip Log Here's a couple photos to whet the appetite.

   

   Last reply by Justin, July 24, 2019

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   So Cal Palms

   May 21, 2019 by Chatta

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   First up is DoomsDave's Garden! Thank you so much for welcomming me, sorry it took me 2 months to post these!

   

   Last reply by kinzyjr, May 22, 2019

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   New Orleans palm photos

   April 10, 2019 by NC_Palms

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   I spent the past few days exploring the city of New Orleans and all the palms here. Phoenix dactylifera near the Riverwalk More Phoenix dactylifera on the corner between Canal Street and Bourbon. Rows of Phoenix dactylifera at City Park. Large trunking Chamaerops humilis at Jackson Square in the French Quarter Many of the Chamaerops were flowering. Washingtonias, Sabal palmetto and some type of Sygarus (hybrid?) at the New Orleans Botanical Gardens Cyrtostachys renda in the tropical rainforest greenhouse at the New Orleans Botanical Gardens Phoenix canariensis and Livinsto…

   

   Last reply by palmsOrl, May 17, 2019

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   Nevada - surprise filifera

   April 4, 2019 by RyManUtah

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   Surprise filiferas in a canyon made an amazing sunset on our hike. Wanted to share. (Growing in a dry wash in the Mojave Desert.)

   

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   Hawai’i Tropical Garden and Pana’ewa Zoo

   March 25, 2019 by Kailua_Krish

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   I’m on big island working for the month at the hospital in Waimea. Took a small trip down to Hilo on what turned out to be a rainy day but still saw some nice things. Enjoy!

   

   Last reply by Kim, May 10, 2019

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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…

   

   Last reply by PhilMarkey, March 11, 2019

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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:

   

   Last reply by kinzyjr, March 3, 2019

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   Phoenix Palms in DFW

   January 18, 2019 by Burl

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   Found these at Taco Cabana in South Arlington, TX today. From the street level pic's they have been around since at least 2012. Been fried a few times too. Somewhat unusual to see Phoenix palms in DFW. Phoenix Palm DFW.docx

   

   Last reply by TexasColdHardyPalms, November 13, 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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    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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    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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    Sabal minor in habitat

    December 14, 2018 by NC_Palms

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    Today I decided to take a trip to Craven County, NC to view Sabal minor in habitat. It grows abundantly here on wet sites.

    

    Last reply by Alex High, December 15, 2020

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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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    The Garden of Bob Burtchers - Fullerton, CA

    November 17, 2018 by joe_OC

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    I had the honor and pleasure to spend the afternoon with Mr. Bob Burtchers today. Bob is going through some health challenges at the moment, but was gracious to invite me over for a tour. I already knew that I was going to be in for a treat by looking at all the existing pics of Bob's garden here on PalmTalk. But talking with him...the discussion about design elements of his yard and how he envisions things...what a gift he gave me to impart his thoughts and ideas about palms and different plants in general. I have a ton of pics on my DSLR to post, but was so excited, I had to get this post up.

    

    Last reply by iwan, March 27, 2019

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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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    Big Island Trip

    November 10, 2018 by Chatta

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    Well I was hoping to meet up with IPS peoples but I didn't have time, I lost an entire day due to plane troubles, but once I got to the island it was as amazing as I remembered. I'm already planing my next trip to Hawaii tho, next time is probably going to primarily be Oahu. I took many more pictures but these will do for now. Sorry if I wanted to meet up with you and didn't let ya know, We managed to make our 6 days on the island very busy yet equally relaxing!

    

    Last reply by frank_10b, December 23, 2021

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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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    The Garden of Dr. John Rossi - Hastings, FL

    October 16, 2018 by kinzyjr

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    These photos are of the garden of Dr. John Rossi during the CFPACS + FCPS Fall Meeting. John was a wonderful host and has an impressive garden. To give you an idea of the challenges he overcomes to have such a splendid garden, these are the averages and records for Hastings, FL: This is a map that we received to help us explore the sections of the property we were most interested in before the formal tour. This is part of the walking path around the pond where most of the common cold hardy palms are planted, including Washingtonias and Queens: Another part of the trail around the pond. You can see Tiki Key in the backgroun…

    

    Last reply by kinzyjr, October 25, 2021

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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.

    

    Last reply by gilles06, October 14, 2018
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    Raleigh Palms

    October 11, 2018 by NC_Palms

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    Last month I visited Raleigh but totally forgot to post all my photos. Trachycarpus Fortunei - Pullen Park Bird of Paradise - Pullen Park I wonder if this plant is a dieback perennial Fortunei? - Pullen Park Sabal Minor - Pullen Park

    

    Last reply by Mr.SamuraiSword, July 18, 2019

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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.

    

    Last reply by TexasColdHardyPalms, October 9, 2018

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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

    

    Last reply by bubba, September 24, 2018

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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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    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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    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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