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A Few Good Red Leaves


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I was roaming through the Palms at Searle Brothers Nursery today as we were preparing for a couple plant sales when I noticed the entire area was erupting in red new leaves. I do not know if it was just good timing or the cool, dry weather, but it was fascinating. I didn't have the time to go around and photograph all of them, but I did notice a few standouts...

- Verschaffeltia splendida - Specimens do not always show color on their newly emergent leaves, but when they do, the hue seems to vary. I have seen examples that were more red than this and others that were less orange and more pink. 

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- Showy. Notice the point of the rein still attached at the upper-left tip. Seems the leaf 'zipper' was stuck in the up position.

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- Dypsis utilis - I noticed this new red leaf from across the shadehouse. It's that kind of red that reaches through the leafy green haze and grabs you by the eye balls. This palm is a new red leaf factory, as it branches and forms multiple heads, each producing leaves at a high pace. Notice the second to last new leaf, still showing color. It may be part of a separate head that is working its way to separation.

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- This palm wasn't on the list to be pulled for the sale, but it is now. Amazing how things can effect that decision.

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Ryan

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South Florida

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Great stuff!!!

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

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