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Washingtonia


MattyB

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I was at a wedding this weekend and had to take this picture.  It's a Washingtonia robusta that appeared to have germinated, many years ago, in the crux of an olive tree.  Some roots now reach the ground providing nutrition.

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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piggyback ride

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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tippy toes

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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one could even go as far as to call it a "parasite". :D

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Absolutely amazing! I seem to be one of the few that likes them.

You've got to respect their will to live!

My transplanted volunteer died all the way including the spear. Now, amazingly, the spear is green AGAIN! It's gonna make it :D

Scott

San Fernando Valley, California

Sunset Climate Zone 18

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i have to admit that i like them,too.the main reason is this "brushed" coloration at the base of the petioles.

this ones only a few years old & already approx.12 feet tall--it won't be long till i won't be able to appreciate the the colors anymore!

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

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Those Washies are almost like live, autonomous, cancerous tumors.

They pop up EVERYWHERE, and before you know it, they're raiding your icebox and you need to microwave 'em like the Gremlins in the movie.  

I had a couple lodge in the crotch of my Tree of Lust and Desire, and I pulled them out.  More'll be back, I'm sure.

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Matt,

Seems like you attend a wedding every other week these days. Are you a Justice of the Peace now? Really, how many have you been to the last 3-4 months?

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Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

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I know, it's been 3 in the last few months....and we don't even know the couples.  We just crash the open bar!!!Whoooohooooooo :P  This damn wedding was on the hottest day ever, literally (Saturday) in San Diego and it was an outside reception under a tent.  Oh....man it was hot!  We felt like we were in the South!

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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I had a couple lodge in the crotch of my Tree of Lust and Desire, and I pulled them out.

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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for a palm that seems to be everyones red headed stepchild they sure do pay the rent!!!!!

spankin out another truckload to el paso in the morning.

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Abraham Lincoln

The way of the transgressor is hard

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Another example of this palms resilience.  For that reason alone, it is one of my favorites.

Tampa, Interbay Peninsula, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10A

Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10B

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There was one growing in the crotch of a sycamore tree in Del Mar...I'll try and get a pic

If global warming means I can grow Cocos Nucifera, then bring it on....

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When Washingtonias look their best ? when they are as tall as buildings and shine against the blue skies and have Phoenix palms as companions.

Here's some here in Brisbane, Australia, at the old botanical gardens.

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Happy Gardening

Cheers,

Wal

Queensland, Australia.

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(Wal @ Jul. 28 2006,01:28)

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"When Washingtonias look their best ? when they are as tall as buildings and shine against the blue skies and have Phoenix palms as companions".

Dear Wal I love that effect !

And your still is like a postcard.  :)

love conquers all..

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