Palmfarmer 394 Report post Posted January 29, 2021 Hey, I remember a few years ago i red and saw photos of a guy obtaining a fullgrown Jubea and planting it in his home in switerland with big mountains around. I think it was from a blog perhaps, anyone remember? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lzorrito 295 Report post Posted January 29, 2021 Hi, I dont know about Switzerland, but I do know about this one in Sweden, last year: http://www.palmsociety.org.uk/forum/topic.asp?boardid=1&show=128&page=7&topicid=12985 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chester B 2,933 Report post Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Locarno, Switzerland has old jubaeas. https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/articles/the-palm-trees-of-switzerland/ Do a google image search for Locarno and palm trees and you'll see lots. Mostly Trachys though. Edited January 29, 2021 by Chester B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flow 235 Report post Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Palmfarmer said: Hey, I remember a few years ago i red and saw photos of a guy obtaining a fullgrown Jubea and planting it in his home in switerland with big mountains around. I think it was from a blog perhaps, anyone remember? There are two large ones outside Ticino (where there are many centenarian specimens) that I know of and they are close to Lake Léman (or Lake Geneva in English), the largest body of water in Switzerland and one of the largest lakes in Europe. Thus, the climate is comparatively mild. Even though you can see them, this is by no means "in the alps". Unfortunately, I don't have a photo. Edited January 29, 2021 by Flow 3 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palmfarmer 394 Report post Posted January 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Flow said: There are two large ones outside Ticino (where there are many centenarian specimens) that I know of and they are close to Lake Léman (or Lake Geneva in English), the largest body of water in Switzerland and one of the largest lakes in Europe. Thus, the climate is comparatively mild. Even though you can see them, this is by no means "in the alps". Unfortunately, I don't have a photo. I just remember he had a Tyrolean house, it was probably not in the alps itself, but you could see huge mountains in the background. As i Remember it he went to chile found the tree he wanted and imported it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastCanadaTropicals 165 Report post Posted February 1, 2021 Wish I can afford a decent sized Jubaea. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palmsOrl 2,031 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 Here is mine. We will see how it does in Florida. I am thinking about growing it inside in the summer. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastCanadaTropicals 165 Report post Posted February 2, 2021 I don't agree with what he's doing. He is taking a endangered tree, and grabbing it all the way to Switzerland. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meangreen94z 1,647 Report post Posted November 27, 2021 Saw this posted on Facebook. Locarno, Switzerland . 8 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collectorpalms 1,836 Report post Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) WOW! here is climate info: I found another source for weather there and it was much colder, so I do not think it was accurate for the location of Jubaea palms. hideClimate data for Locarno/Monti (367 m a.s.l., Reference period 1981–2010) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Average high °C (°F) 6.8 (44.2) 8.7 (47.7) 13.5 (56.3) 16.5 (61.7) 20.5 (68.9) 24.4 (75.9) 27.1 (80.8) 26.3 (79.3) 21.7 (71.1) 16.4 (61.5) 10.7 (51.3) 7.3 (45.1) 16.7 (62.1) Daily mean °C (°F) 3.4 (38.1) 4.7 (40.5) 8.8 (47.8) 11.8 (53.2) 15.8 (60.4) 19.4 (66.9) 21.9 (71.4) 21.2 (70.2) 17.2 (63.0) 12.6 (54.7) 7.4 (45.3) 4.1 (39.4) 12.4 (54.3) Average low °C (°F) 0.8 (33.4) 1.6 (34.9) 4.9 (40.8) 7.8 (46.0) 11.9 (53.4) 15.2 (59.4) 17.5 (63.5) 17.1 (62.8) 13.7 (56.7) 9.7 (49.5) 4.8 (40.6) 1.6 (34.9) 8.9 (48.0) Average precipitation mm (inches) 71 (2.8) 59 (2.3) 96 (3.8) 186 (7.3) 221 (8.7) 198 (7.8) 178 (7.0) 210 (8.3) 236 (9.3) 190 (7.5) 162 (6.4) 90 (3.5) 1,897 (74.7) Average snowfall cm (inches) 18.6 (7.3) 9.1 (3.6) 1.9 (0.7) 0.6 (0.2) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 2.2 (0.9) 14.6 (5.7) 47.0 (18.5) Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 4.9 4.5 5.9 10.1 12.4 10.2 8.5 9.9 8.9 9.2 8.3 6.5 99.3 Average snowy days (≥ 1.0 cm) 2.1 1.8 0.6 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 2.2 7.4 Average relative humidity (%) 65 61 55 60 66 64 62 66 70 75 70 67 65 Mean monthly sunshine hours 135 149 196 184 192 229 259 245 194 151 118 119 2,171 Percent possible sunshine 61 60 59 49 47 57 63 62 56 52 52 57 56 Source: MeteoSwiss[12] Edited November 27, 2021 by Collectorpalms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Las Palmas Norte 517 Report post Posted November 27, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 6:12 AM, lzorrito said: Hi, I dont know about Switzerland, but I do know about this one in Sweden, last year: http://www.palmsociety.org.uk/forum/topic.asp?boardid=1&show=128&page=7&topicid=12985 Login Required The page you requested can only be accessed by registered users. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collectorpalms 1,836 Report post Posted November 27, 2021 Same Jubaea 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Collectorpalms 1,836 Report post Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) Even Brahea Armata look good. These are all on the lake edge. And a younger Jubaea, Trachy, and Sago. Someone had a neat idea of planting med fans under Trachycarpus so they look like clumping Trachycarpus to most people. Edited November 27, 2021 by Collectorpalms 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flow 235 Report post Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) The region around Lago Maggiore is by far the mildest place in Switzerland and milder than some areas further south. It is sheltered from cold arctic winds by the alps. Here are some more pics: Trachy forest in a hotel garden in Lugano This Washingtonia and the Phoenix were almost completely defoliated in 2012 but they grew back. Butias and Jubaeas were unharmed. Parajubaea in Brissago x Jubaea in Brissago Edited December 16, 2021 by Flow 10 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse PNW 622 Report post Posted December 16, 2021 Looking at that Trachy forest - i don't know how anyone can see that and say that Trachycarpus don't look tropical. That is a jungle! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chester B 2,933 Report post Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Jesse PNW said: Looking at that Trachy forest - i don't know how anyone can see that and say that Trachycarpus don't look tropical. That is a jungle! I agree, I was pretty blown away with how it looked. I would have never expected that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesse PNW 622 Report post Posted December 17, 2021 You guys should see Hutch's Trachy forest. Hutch I really hope you load up on pictures of the place before you take off. I'm still hoping I can make it down there with my wife one of these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palmfriend 1,926 Report post Posted December 17, 2021 Have been to Switzerland many times - for skiing, too (Jungrau-region spectacular) - and was aware of some warmer pockets but this... is almost unreal... (no doubting the origin of this image at all!!) However, great documentation - next time I hope to see those Jubeas by myself! regards Lars 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
