Darold Petty 2,399 Report post Posted December 24, 2018 It is dark, rainy, and dreary today, but here is the view from my home office two days ago,... my view while on Palmtalk ! Happy Holidays, and Best Wishes to all ! 1 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quaman58 1,934 Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Here are a couple from the encroaching jungle. Merry Christmas everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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ghar41 201 Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Winter is a great time for photography the light is perfect. Archontophoenix cunninghamiana “Illawarra” 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghar41 201 Report post Posted December 25, 2018 Cycad E ferox, Rhaphis excelsia, Laccospadix australasica... left to right 1 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma99 553 Report post Posted December 25, 2018 2 hours ago, ghar41 said: Winter is a great time for photography the light is perfect. Archontophoenix cunninghamiana “Illawarra” Glenn that illawarra is getting huge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma99 553 Report post Posted December 25, 2018 (edited) Christmas day My small Mexican papaya Edited December 25, 2018 by enigma99 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 8,497 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 From my upper living room window 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoomsDave 8,497 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 Chambeyland 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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DoomsDave 8,497 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 Actinokentia Country SOMEONE’S gotta tame it 2 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghar41 201 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 Brahma decumbens from a two leaf seedling. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghar41 201 Report post Posted December 26, 2018 Euterpe edulis. 2 12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Here's how things are looking in the non-coastal microclimate areas of the Western FL Panhandle here in late December. @Estlander you'll find this interesting to compare to your location. Already got to freezing here a few times in the last month or two, with 28 being the lowest. However, not extremely damaging as some things that normally die back each winter are lingering. New Guinea impatients are zapped, but Alstroemeria lily is hanging on. Gloxinia sylvatica holding on to a few blooms with more Alstroemeria still green Edited December 29, 2018 by Opal92 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Epidendrum/reed ground orchid has surprisingly persisted despite light freezing conditions. Much lower will zap them though. Mid 20's last year completely "melted" them. Temps have been just above the threshold for any real damage to Strelitzia nicolai (although hardly visible in this picture, a few leaves BARELY have a touch of brown). Also this is on the south side of the house which helps. Edited December 29, 2018 by Opal92 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Blazin' Rose Iresine, a beautiful plant I discovered this year, has been spared thanks to tree canopy. White butterfly ginger withered/knocked down but some still green. Also in the front- Curcuma orange ginger (gorgeous, tropical looking plant that is a reliable perennial here) killed back. This perennial plant (I know it's common, but name totally escapes me at the moment), is quite resistant to frost/light freezing temps. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Most perennials have been knocked back in the butterfly garden. One thing that has surprised me the last two winters though is Jatropha (not really visible in this picture), which has come back reliably as a perennial from the roots even after last year's 18 degree winter. Fern garden with Dryopteris erythrosora (Autumn Fern) and Japanese Holly Fern. These both are really nice ferns that stay evergreen even after upper teens- we should use them more in the yard as they would provide a nice, lush backdrop year round. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Citrus doing great Parson Brown oranges Glen navel orange 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Bananas have really taken a hit- however, the center is still alive and it would resume growth from that height if it weren't for the fact we will probably get much colder later this winter. Here's a good shot showing how "winter-like" it looks with all the deciduous trees around here. I really notice this a lot more especially visiting from Orlando. Your really can go both ways in this area, either getting a northern Illinois look with these maples, dogwood, and Japanese zelkova, or a subtropical looks with the palms and other broadleaf evergreens. Edited December 29, 2018 by Opal92 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Purple queen knocked back Beautiful Camellias just starting to bloom Edited December 29, 2018 by Opal92 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Ti plants and elephant ear have been knocked back. Although these are in a more exposed location- some ti plants under canopy (the picture with the white butterfly ginger a few posts up) in the side yard have hardly any damage. These Chamaedorea cataractarum have functioned wonderfully in pots in part shade/sun in front of our house. However, they did get a little browned by the temps at freezing and slightly below (I think they also don't like frost). Will definitely need to roll them into the garage with the harder freezes. Edited December 29, 2018 by Opal92 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 'Annabelle' Hydrangea (far left) and cold hardy perennial hibiscus are asleep for the winter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Red shrimp plant with more of the 'Blazin' Rose' Iresine have survived under tree canopy. Shrimp plant is very hardy for me and a reliable perennial. It lost it's leaves but the stems remained green after about 20 degrees in a previous winter! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Paper white Narcissus are already emerging. For being a more northern plant, they have done well here although blooming very early in January usually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew92 892 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 Turkey oaks still holding onto their leaves- their color is peaking about now- beautiful burgundy color. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Estlander 491 Report post Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) Opal92 Thank you for posting this. Very interesting to compare everything indeed. Surprised to see your Banana leaves fried like that. I guess 28F is all that is needed to do that. I'm no Banana plant expert, but no matter how low you'll end up going this winter, I wouldn't cut it to the ground. There's a good chance the center of the stem is still fine. Last winter when mine froze I only cut the top parts off, and as soon as it got warmer new leaves started emerging taking over the old stems. Had I cut them down, I don't think mine would be as big as they are now. My lowest low last January was 23-24F one night. Nothing has yet frozen here on the coastal micro-climate as it's stayed above freezing. The lowest my yard has gone this winter so far is 33F for one night only and no frost yet. So other than some damage from Hurricane Michael, all the Banana plants, Ti plants, Elephant Ears, Gingers, Cannas, Philodendrons, Guava and Papaya etc. are fine in my yard. Here are a few rainy pics taken today of some of the more tender stuff in my yard. It's been a very rainy here just as they predicted it would be this winter in the southeast. Edited December 29, 2018 by Estlander 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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pj_orlando_z9b 895 Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Orlando. Lowest this fall/winter has been 40.5F in my backyard. Ti plants grown in shade have the best color and fullness. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandgroper 1,105 Report post Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, pj_orlando_z9b said: Orlando. Lowest this fall/winter has been 40.5F in my backyard. Ti plants grown in shade have the best color and fullness. What beautiful colours these plants are. Edited December 30, 2018 by sandgroper spell correct 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmc 288 Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Beccariophoenix alfredii 2 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cm05 283 Report post Posted December 30, 2018 Trachycarpus fortunei in the snow. Thankfully it was only a snow shower with no accumulation. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-2 brian 257 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 Here are some general shots that I took this morning, last day of the year. Not at its peak, but not too bad for winter. Enjoy 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hillizard 1,333 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 On 12/25/2018, 3:31:16, enigma99 said: Christmas day My small Mexican papaya Engima99: Very impressed with the range of palm species you're able to grow outdoors in the upper NorCal interior! Hope we have a mild winter... or at least only a few days of freezing weather! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josue Diaz 2,600 Report post Posted December 31, 2018 On 12/22/2018, 8:54:38, pj_orlando_z9b said: Love your landscaping. Great job! thank you! I enjoy tinkering around with it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma99 553 Report post Posted January 1, 2019 11 hours ago, -2 brian said: Here are some general shots that I took this morning, last day of the year. Not at its peak, but not too bad for winter. Enjoy Love your palms. Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-2 brian 257 Report post Posted January 1, 2019 11 hours ago, enigma99 said: Love your palms. Well done! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeeth 2,246 Report post Posted January 1, 2019 On 12/25/2018, 11:26:27, quaman58 said: Which Pritchardia species is directly behind the Washingtonia trunk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
