Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Today I went to Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum, and made sure to take lots of pics! First stop, Jamaican tall coconuts! Apparently these came from nuts off of trees at Paul Drummonds house. They have stood the test of time and have managed to not get LY so far. Sign Shoe for scale Some of these coconuts are ripe! Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Scrounging around I was able to find some old pictures of these. I was told the first was in 1993, the second one was 2006, the third one was 2008, and the forth was today. Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Old Florida? Apparently the homeless here have gotten quite good at opening these up To think what this guy could have become too... No coconuts on the ground, good thing I brought a baseball in case this happened It's a home run!! Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 The fruits of my labour I manages to knock 2 down, and a third one fell while I was conversing with a man collecting seeds from a nearby fruiting sabal mauritiiformis. These are my favorite trees in the world. I wish LY hadn't have wiped so many out, these are hands down 1,000 times better than Malayan Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Here you go redant view of crown No id on this one, looked weird though Where's this at again? Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 The sign wasn't lying! Look into crown Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Big palm with no id trunk of big palm The palm that made me want to get a Beccariophoenix, bigger than last time I saw it Edited November 22, 2009 by Zeeth Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Florida Kentia Here you go Kris! Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Oil palm, it's got some seedlings under it that i'll come back later for Massive foxtails Royals for comparison, these guys are BIG Nice Bismarckia Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Oldest Beccariophoenix alfredii in country? Ray in Brandon thinks so. Show on trunk I was told leaf bases are a way to tell whether it's alfredii or not Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 A better look at the fronds, any experts want to chime in with their opinions? D. album Different D. album Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Attalea This thing is massive! No trunk yet either! Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Sabal Domingensis, I can't wait for mine to be that big! Shoe for scale Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Another rare Sabal I was looking all over for a tiny palm and couldn't find it That's why! I thought they were slow growing! Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Date palms Weird protrusions I guess this happens when you don't clean them up Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Sabal Lisa, I like this form of Palmetto a lot actually. Sabal mauritiiformis Trunk Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Large Majesty Mule palm Coconut with really droopy fronds, maybe it's a young tall variety? Another view, it had no ID tag, so I'm not sure what variety it was. Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Syagrus pseudococos, at this stage I can understand the naming. Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Young Golden Malayan Tropical style coconuts, right out on the sand! Another coconut Double headed queen palm Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Dypsis lutescens Nice walkway Acoelorraphe wrightii on both sides Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 More mature Sabal mauritiiformis Oil palm seedling 1 Oil palm seedling 2 Oil palm seedling 3 Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Dug out of the ground. This was very rich soil! It must be heavily composted. Also When I was digging these up, there were 2 intoxicated (I believe on both Marijuana and alcohol) garbling to each other on the bench next to me about acquiring and smoking marijuana, how they didn't know where they were, and some stuff I couldn't understand. Some people really take advantage of something as WONDERFUL as having this AMAZING park free of admission, tisk tisk... A double! Leaving the park, there are a bunch of Date palms here, very lovely. Outdoor restaurant with date palms and foxtail palms Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Royal Vs. Queen, Royal is winning Tall Royals Approaching the bridge On the bridge Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 The first thing you see when you get into Manatee county Very Tropical Back from trip, my spoils Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 This one seems to have the best chance of Germination. There is no green left on it anymore and it the one that fell naturally while I was there. They all have water in them though, so they all might germinate. I'm going to soak these for 3 days, changing the water daily. They all float, which is a good sign! This is where they will be for the next 3 days in water, I think I'll germinate them there too. Safely tucked away above the drier, that light is always on (it's fluorescent, and hard to reach, so no one ever turns it off...) and it's above the drier and in the garage, so it gets more heat than ambient temperature outside. I think they will have the best bet germinating there. That's all folks! Hope you enjoyed! Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Also, if you look closely at picture 4, post 3, you can see the coconut I knocked down in the process of falling down. Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff in St Pete Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Excellent photos Keith. I used to go to Kopsick all the time to photograph palms, I love that place! The Jamaican Tall coconuts look great! Good luck germinating them. Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Excellent photos Keith. I used to go to Kopsick all the time to photograph palms, I love that place! The Jamaican Tall coconuts look great! Good luck germinating them. Thanks! I plan to go at least once a month to check on those Jamaican tall coconuts, especially now I know I can knock ripe ones down with a baseball! Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank in Vero Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Great looking pics Keith. I need to make the trip over to see it. Vero Beach, FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 The fruits of my labour I manages to knock 2 down, and a third one fell while I was conversing with a man collecting seeds from a nearby fruiting sabal mauritiiformis. These are my favorite trees in the world. I wish LY hadn't have wiped so many out, these are hands down 1,000 times better than Malayan Dude, you have THE BEST [EXPLETIVE] HAIR! [expletive] pattern baldness . . . 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...
rozpalm Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Great photo's Keith. I really enjoyed looking at so many nice palms. I need to make the trip to St. Pete someday and check this place out. Ron Wellington, Florida Zone 11 in my mind Zone 10a 9a in reality 13miles West of the Atlantic in Palm Beach County Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraAnu Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Thanks for the pictures Keith. I really enjoyed them. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmə häl′ik Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Aye! You coulda climbed up them jokers islander style... (The talls) You know them big Royals you were looking at on 275 going home... Those were the HaleyHouse Royals. Good photos. Thanks fer sharin'... Brandon, FL 27.95°N 82.28°W (Elev. 62 ft) Zone9 w/ canopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.dadluvsu.com Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Keith, nice photos. This is a cool park I have never visted. Next time I'm up that way I now know that this little hot spot is a must see. BTW, Pic 3 of post 5 is Syagrus botryophora. Oh, and that Sabal lisa is freakin cool! I can't wait to get one of those as it is one of the only Sabals I really love also. Thanks for sharing. www.dadluvsu.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmə häl′ik Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 There would be one guy around here that would know Keith. I think his name's Phil. I'd like to know if it IS or ISN'T one. If it's not a B. alfredii, it's a darn coconut! Brandon, FL 27.95°N 82.28°W (Elev. 62 ft) Zone9 w/ canopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgila Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 palm you asked for ID in post # 4 looks like syagrus botryophora. "big palm" you asked for ID on looks like arenga pinnata. since when is beccariophoenix" called "becky palm"??? great pix,zeeth.nice tour. where is the kopsick palm arboretum exactly,for those of us who arent locals? the "prince of snarkness." still "warning-free." san diego,california,left coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeeth Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ray, I was honestly thinking about climbing the coconuts, I've done it before (shorter trees though), but my mom didn't want me falling into the concrete, so the baseball worked just as well. When I saw those Royals I thought about your posts on the Haley house, but I wasn't sure whether or not it was. As to the B. alfredii, I'd like to see if anyone can chime in with if it is or not. PiousPalms, I really like this park as well, now I have my new baseball method of getting coconuts down I think I'll try to go once a month or so pohonkelapa, Thanks for the Id's, I thought the same thing about the Beccariophoenix. It says on the bottom that it's the windows form, so I wonder why it wasn't called the window palm, or something of the like. As to the location of the park, it is in St. Petersburg Fl, close to the St. Pete pier. It's north of me, so it gives me a pretty good idea of what will grow here and what won't. Keith Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgila Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 the "prince of snarkness." still "warning-free." san diego,california,left coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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