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Pogobobs garden

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in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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Here are some pictures of the world famous Syagrus "Abre ojos"

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!
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Rhopalostylus sapida and Hedyscepe's

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Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Pritchardia affinis

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Dave, this is a beautiful palm!  Where is this planted, and more importantly, what species is it?

       And by the way, what makes it world famous?

    Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

    and The Rainforest Collection.

    Southwest Ranches,Fl.

    thats an amazing syagrus!!!

    the "prince of snarkness."

     

    still "warning-free."

     

    san diego,california,left coast.

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    Roystonea oleracea out front

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    Panoramic views of the backyard garden. The first shows Pogobob and BS a man about palms imensed in deep thought over the "abre ojos"

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Back out front for some Chambeyronia macrocarpa var. watermelon's

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    Houilou's

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Dypsis albofarinosa??

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!
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    A couple Encephalartos species and a Cyphophoenix elegans

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    A huge macrocarpa in the back yard and it's inflorescence.

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

    i'm hyperventilating! :P

    why is it called "abre ojos"?cuz its such a "looker"?

    the "prince of snarkness."

     

    still "warning-free."

     

    san diego,california,left coast.

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    Burretiokentia viieillardii

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Burretiokentia hapala and inflorescence

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Nice pics Dave,  and beautiful garden Bob!  I can't wait to see it.  That last Dypsis looks sort of like the upright form of D. onilahensis.  I'm curious as to what others think it may be.

    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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    Burretiokentia koghiensis and inflorescence

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    (MattyB @ Sep. 05 2006,11:43)

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    Nice pics Dave,  and beautiful garden Bob!  I can't wait to see it.  That last Dypsis looks sort of like the upright form of D. onilahensis.  I'm curious as to what others think it may be.

    I'll post a picture of the inflorescence so the experts can lend a hand.

    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!
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    There's more photo's to come soon!!

    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!
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    (Jeff Searle @ Sep. 05 2006,11:30)

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    Dave, this is a beautiful palm!  Where is this planted, and more importantly, what species is it?

       And by the way, what makes it world famous?

    Ha ha haaa! World famous is a joke but it is quite a beauty!! That is in Bob's garden in San Clemente, Ca. He explained the story behind it on another thread I started a week ago.

    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

    Matt,

        I have to totally agree with the Dypsis onilahensis upright form.

        Incredible pictures, thank-you. :cool:

    Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

    and The Rainforest Collection.

    Southwest Ranches,Fl.

    (deezpalms @ Sep. 05 2006,14:48)

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    (Jeff Searle @ Sep. 05 2006,11:30)

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    Dave, this is a beautiful palm!  Where is this planted, and more importantly, what species is it?

       And by the way, what makes it world famous?

    Ha ha haaa! World famous is a joke but it is quite a beauty!! That is in Bob's garden in San Clemente, Ca. He explained the story behind it on another thread I started a week ago.

    I see seeds on that sucker!

    I think some need to make their way down to FL  :D

    That palm is a serious looker.

    Larry 

    Palm Harbor, FL 10a / Ft Myers, FL 10b

    I love the Rhopalostylus sapida and Hedyscepe. Nice mature looking garden with a great selection of palms.

    Jupiter FL

    in the Zone formally known as 10A
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    (spockvr6 @ Sep. 05 2006,12:19)

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    (deezpalms @ Sep. 05 2006,14:48)

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    (Jeff Searle @ Sep. 05 2006,11:30)

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    Dave, this is a beautiful palm!  Where is this planted, and more importantly, what species is it?

       And by the way, what makes it world famous?

    Ha ha haaa! World famous is a joke but it is quite a beauty!! That is in Bob's garden in San Clemente, Ca. He explained the story behind it on another thread I started a week ago.

    I see seeds on that sucker!

    I think some need to make their way down to FL  :D

    That palm is a serious looker.

    If you pm Pogobob you may be able to get some seed from him.

    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

    Incredible pictures Dave.I have already looked at them at least six times already.Keep them comin if you got more.I also don't know which is my favorite they are all so mature.The only houailou I have seen that big was Bo's.Thanks again for the pics.

                                   Shon

    San Marcos CA
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    (Shon @ Sep. 05 2006,16:24)

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    Incredible pictures Dave.I have already looked at them at least six times already.Keep them comin if you got more.I also don't know which is my favorite they are all so mature.The only houailou I have seen that big was Bo's.Thanks again for the pics.

                                   Shon

    No worries bro and yeppers there's more coming soon.....

    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

    Dave-deeze!

    I'm thunderstruck!  Each picture is better than the last, no matter how many times I look at them!

    More, pics, definitely!

    dave

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    Love the New Caledonian palms. Look forward to more.

    The old albofarinosa/onilahensis tete ta tete yet again hey.

    Happy Gardening

    Cheers,

    Wal

    Queensland, Australia.
    :o Great job with the pics Dave! A good fotograffer can do wonders with a humble little garden. A well known if not infamous palm madman from the Vista Ca. area once came by and told me " you have an acres worth of palms on a postage stamp size lot". My reply to him was, yes I do, but I'm not a slave to only one obsession, I have many, and I can still find hats that fit!

    Robert de Jong

    San Clemente, CA

     

    Willowbrook Nursery

    Bob, Of all the gardens in So cal. that I have seen yours is one of the most inspirational. When I saw your garden several years ago on the PSSC tour it really sparked my interest in palms of New Caledonia. I have since planted several in my garden with many more waiting in the wings. I too was very impressed with the Syagrus Abre ojos. Do you have any seeds or seedlings for sale? Would love to see your garden again someday. Awesome pics Dave! Steve

    Urban Rainforest Palms,Cycads and Exotics. Were in San Diego Ca. about 5 miles from the beach on Tecolote canyon. It seems to be an ideal growing climate with moderate temps. and very little frost. Vacation Rental in Leilani Estates, big island Hi PM me if interested in staying there.

    Thanks Steve, for the compliment, I have seeds galore and you are welcome to come by, no entry fee.

    Robert de Jong

    San Clemente, CA

     

    Willowbrook Nursery

    Wow!  This is a great garden!  I love every one of the palms on the pictures.  I've looked a the pictures about 4 times now and I'm still salivating.  :)
    Thanks Steve, for the compliment, I have seeds galore and you are welcome to come by, no entry fee.

    Darian should take a lesson from you...

    I'll have to come by sometime too.  BTW, your houailou has grown a lot!  Fully split leaves- BRAVO!

    JD

    Dave, great photos, and Bob, you have a beautiful garden! (I recall seeing it way back in the early 90s on a PSSC tour).

    I'm curious about the photos in Post #15. There are 5 photos, and on top it says "Burretiokentia koghiensis etc.". The taller palm to the right of center in photo #1 appears to be a koghiensis, but photo #2 and 3 appear to be of vieillardii?

    Bo-Göran

    Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm

     

    Dave- That new camera sure works good! Its almost like being there all over again!  

    Bob!........  Just , I dunno, .....Thanks again for the hospitalty and the great palms to see!!

    Bill

    Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

    "The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

    -George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

    I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

    (bgl @ Sep. 05 2006,22:21)

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    Dave, great photos, and Bob, you have a beautiful garden! (I recall seeing it way back in the early 90s on a PSSC tour).

    I'm curious about the photos in Post #15. There are 5 photos, and on top it says "Burretiokentia koghiensis etc.". The taller palm to the right of center in photo #1 appears to be a koghiensis, but photo #2 and 3 appear to be of vieillardii?

    Bo-Göran

    I noticed that too, Bo. I think you are right from what I have seen and what Bob said....I just wasn't sure how to word it. Fine job!

    Bill

    Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

    "The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

    -George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

    I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

    Thanks Bo, Jennifer and I really enjoyed your'e paradise 2 yrs ago at the biennial. You are correct about the B. Viellardia. The tall one to the right is Rhopalistylis Baurii.                                                                                           Bill, Keep on ranching. With those Hefner connections you're sure to produce wood in your corrals.

    Robert de Jong

    San Clemente, CA

     

    Willowbrook Nursery

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    Ok gang here's a few more! First off, Bobs beautiful Dypsis ambositrae and secondly, the inflorescence of his Dypsis albo/baronii. Pros out there, you be the judge and tell us what type o' Dypsis this is please!!!

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Dypsis baronii single trunk (trimmed to be a single) and inflorescence showing a nice orange color in the crownshaft.

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!
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    Dypsis leptocheilos and ambositrae hangin' out together!

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    Dave Hughson

    Carlsbad, Ca

    1 mile from ocean

    Zone 10b

    Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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    Very nice.

    No one cares about your current yard temperature 🙃

    (pogobob @ Sep. 06 2006,00:07)

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    Thanks Steve, for the compliment, I have seeds galore and you are welcome to come by, no entry fee.

    Pogo-

    Would you be interested in spreading your palms progeny down here in Tarpon Springs, FL by sending a few seeds down?

    Larry 

    Palm Harbor, FL 10a / Ft Myers, FL 10b

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