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Rio Grande Valley , South Padre Island


Meangreen94z

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Here’s a few pictures from my trip this weekend to South Texas. More than just palms.Similar latitude to Miami. Mostly Zone 10a but only about 22 inches of annual rain.

file.php?id=67033one of many coastal wind farms 

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Wild Mexican Olive tree

file.php?id=67073Native Yucca Treculeana, there are thousands along the coast near Port Isabel in a protected refuge

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Young, wild growing Sabal Mexicana

file.php?id=67075World Birding Center on U.S. /Mexican border 

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file.php?id=65829South Padre Island

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file.php?id=67084file.php?id=67086Agave Tequilana in an overgrown lot

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3 story tall Bismarckia 

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file.php?id=67098Native Agave Americana and Yucca Treculeana 

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Its potential is unmeasurable.

That's a fact.

 

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5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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Without being fanciful, however, being reasonable, do not limit yourselves. Had I read the "California palmetorum" book before purchasing my first coconut, I would never have purchased it. I am an engineer, and hence that is why I call my first coco my "accident."

Sometimes, "accidents" happen and they work. So have faith. I'm not talking about unreasonable (illogical) climates. But hey, if it works, it works. 

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5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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10 hours ago, GottmitAlex said:

Its potential is unmeasurable.

That's a fact.

 

Yeah, if you’re of retirement age it’s a gold mine. A lot of retirement communities, golf communities, RV parks etc.  Extremely cheap cost of living, great weather, outdoor activities etc. But for someone with school age kids it seems difficult to find the right combination of career/schools/communities. I think this area is on its way to develop into something so I haven’t given up yet.

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9 hours ago, Jeff985 said:

No pics of Padre cocos?

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Had I known, I would have looked for it. I really didn’t go to out of my way for most of these pictures. It was just stuff I spotted as I was driving along, looking at the area. I’m sure there’s all kinds of hidden treasure down here.

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Thanks. I hope to be out there again soon. Hopefully with blue skies. If anyone else has any recommendations on what to look for, let me know.

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17 minutes ago, Meangreen94z said:

Thanks. I hope to be out there again soon. Hopefully with blue skies. If anyone else has any recommendations on what to look for, let me know.

Cocos nucifera.. thanks for the pics!

5 year high 42.2C/108F (07/06/2018)--5 year low 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)--Lowest recent/current winter: 4.6C/40.3F (1/19/2023)

 

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