Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Hi all, Its officially summer here. Took some pictures of the same areas that were featured in the Winter in Bermuda thread as well as many new areas. First photo tour is of Fort Hamilton that has a moat that was converted into a tropical jungle walk. Its very claustrophobic down there and next time I'll take someone with me. Nobody was in there so I didn't make it too far but I mustered up some courage to take a few pics. Howeas, Ptychospermas, Livistonas, Sabal Bermudanas, Raphis and Roystoneas are all palm species that have naturalized themselves down in the moat. First we'll take a look at the upper grounds and a view of Hamilton Harbour... This fort used to protect the city from pirates, plunderers, invaders and whatever else! Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 View of Hamilton...Poinciana's in flower is a sure sign that summer is here! Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Howeas peering out of the jungle moat...Some Chamaerops humillis on the top level of the fort. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Massive...Roystonea...not the largest I've seen here but quite a perddy specimen. Do you find these guys invasive in your home town? Here they sprout in marshland and under trees. Canopy shot of Ptychospermas and Howeas... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Looking down and into the jungle moat... Oops another Howea... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Spanish Moss hanging off of a Bermuda Cedar... More Ptychospermas...really doing well and they also are becoming naturalized on the island. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Raphis... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Staghorn Ferns growing on tree... Another view of that Roystonea with Oleanders Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Phoenix Canariensis... Canon facing the harbour...not the Palms! Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Into the moat we go... Greeted by a Heliconia... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Ferns Shrimp plants Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 More howeas... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Livistona Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Mikey likes Palm trees! In Bermuda! So does Dave, and all the rest keep them coming . ... Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Give me light!! yucca on a cliff.... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 On my way out! I made it out alive...I only went a quarter of the way around the moat. Who knows what else is in there... Saying good bye to the howeas....There must've been a good 30 or 40 of them growing there and the tallest one was probably around 30-35 ft. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 On my way to the car...another Howea peeping through the bush... And finally...The Royal Poinciana in all its glory... Thats it for now folks...mores a coming later! Hope you enjoyed. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmatierMeg Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Great pictures, Mike. I was in Bermuda for a convention in late 80s, loved it. What a great place. But wish I'd paid more attention to the palms. Maybe I'll get back one day. Meg Palms of Victory I shall wear Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise) Florida Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal Elevation: 15 feetI'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Mikey likes Palm trees! In Bermuda! So does Dave, and all the rest keep them coming . ... Thanks Dave, More's a coming... Great pictures, Mike. I was in Bermuda for a convention in late 80s, loved it. What a great place. But wish I'd paid more attention to the palms. Maybe I'll get back one day. Thanks Meg. You should come back. Its changed a bit since. I'm working on getting more rare species available on the island so there might be some bigger and better things to see soon. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 More of my Favourite flowering tree... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Roystonea ID needed pls. Its either a Princeps or an Altissima. I thought we only had Regia and Olarecea on the island but it looks as though these 4 individuals in the same area are not either of the two. What do you think? Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Plumerias and Dypsis out in full force. Phoenix walk. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galveston1602 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Pic #2 in post 24 is absolutely amazing! that has to be the largest plumeria Ive ever seen pictured! Thanks for posting these pics! Allen Galveston Island Tx 9a/9b 8' Elevation Sandy Soil Jan Avgs 50/62 Jul Avgs 80/89 Average Annual Rainfall 43.5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Pic #2 in post 24 is absolutely amazing! that has to be the largest plumeria Ive ever seen pictured! Thanks for posting these pics! Thanks Allen, Many big boys on the island. From what I've seen the white ones get the largest. That one is about 25ft at its tallest. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 TALL flowering Sabal of some sort... and many various pictures. 1 Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 More from the City... 1 Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Pritchardias wrap up the city walk... I'm done for now guys...later...park pictures...here is a preview. Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgila Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 beautiful pritchardia sp.in the last post there! i thoroughly enjoyed all these pix! the "prince of snarkness." still "warning-free." san diego,california,left coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmGuyWC Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Michael, Great photos, and what a unique climate you have.....Coconuts and Howeas. It appears you can grow anything. Interesting to see the Rhapis growing in the moat and looking down on them. Dick Richard Douglas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Fantastic photographs. Bermuda has such a great climate that it appears almost anything can grow there and look great. Cincinnati, Ohio USA & Mindo, Ecuador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Thanks for the replies guys...now onto some more! Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Syagrus ID needed please.... Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Huge Phoenix palms Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Large Dypsis clump Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsn Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Syagrus ID needed please.... Looks like syagrus sancona,columbian foxtail palm. Scott Titusville, FL 1/2 mile from the Indian River USDA Zone COLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Pseudophoenix look a like... More Hyophorbes.... Something got hungry...rat? Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm Guy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Dictyosperma Album Michael Ferreira Bermuda-Humid(77% ave), Subtropical Zone 11, no frost Warm Season: (May-November): Max/Min 81F/73F Cool Season: (Dec-Apr): Max/Min 70F/62F Record High: 94F Record Low: 43F Rain: 55 inches per year with no dry/wet season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gileno Machado Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Lovely colourful pictures... The Phoenix canariensis and those poincianas sure look marvelous at this time of the year in Bermuda. Sirinhaém beach, 80 Km south of Recife - Brazil Tropical oceanic climate, latitude 8° S Temperature extremes: 25 to 31°C 2000 mm average rainfall, dry summers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now