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Show us your Phoenix rupicolas!

DoomsDave
DoomsDave
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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Planted three today, whoo-hoo, boo-yah, wabbly-wabbly-wabbly . . . . :lol:

So, show us yours!

Kris, in your case, every rupie in India is yours! :lol:

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.

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    Here's my little dreamer.

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    Glenn

    Modesto, California

     

    Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

     

    Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

     

    High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

     

    Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

     

                 

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    This one is from Richard Josephson's garden in Santa Cruz. Are there any more out there?

    PalmmeetingSantaCruz2010013-1.jpg

    Glenn

    Modesto, California

     

    Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

     

    Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

     

    High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

     

    Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

     

                 

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    Planted three today, whoo-hoo, boo-yah, wabbly-wabbly-wabbly . . . . :lol:

    So, show us yours!

    "Kris, in your case, every rupie in India is yours"! :lol:

    Thanks Dear Dave....:D

    love conquers all..

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    Hmm, it resembles coconut palm more than the other Phoenix.

    Milwaukee, WI to Ocala, FL

    This one is from Richard Josephson's garden in Santa Cruz. Are there any more out there?

    PalmmeetingSantaCruz2010013-1.jpg

    Thats very nice indeed - thanks Glenn.

    Might have to pot my little guys up to get them moving a bit.

    Cheers,

    Jonathan

    South Arm, Tasmania, Australia - 42° South

    Mild oceanic climate, with coastal exposure.

     

    Summer: 12°C (53°F) average min, to 21°C (70°F) average daily max. Up to 40°C (104°F max) rarely.

     

    Winter: 6°C (43°F) average min, to 13°C (55°F) average daily max. Down to 0°C (32°F) occasionally, some light frost.

    P.rupicola from the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens 2008:

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    gmp

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    Heres the largest we have at Leu Gardens

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    and a couple hybrids with P. roebelenii

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    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a

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    a few other local specimens....

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    at Disney's Animal Kingdom lodge out by the big lagoon pool

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    at EPCOT in Morocco, the constriction in the trunk was a result of the severe freeze in 12/89 so its really grown since then

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    at Disney's Magic Kingdom, across from the Pirates of the Caribbean

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    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a

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    at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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    at McKee Gardens in Vero Beach

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    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a

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    :drool::yay:.........

    love conquers all..

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    wonderful pictures :drool:

    Here is my Rupie in the desert.

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    And here's my Rupie/Roebellenii X

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    From my experience, pure Rupicolas are slow. The Rupie/Robi X's take on the characteristics of Rupicola, and grow exponentially compared to either of their pure species.

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    Here is mine. As you can see it took a hit w/ this past nasty winter but is recovering and growing.

    This is favorite Pheonix palm by far!

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    Orlando, Florida

    zone 9b

    The Pollen Poacher!!

    GO DOLPHINS!!

    GO GATORS!!!

     

    Palms, Sex, Money and horsepower,,,, you may have more than you can handle,,

    but too much is never enough!!

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    a few other local specimens....

    img_0741.jpg

    Wow! What a beauty! :drool:

    Does anyone know if P rupicola fruit often take this bright red color?

    Glenn

    Modesto, California

     

    Sunset Zone 14   USDA 9b

     

    Low Temp. 19F/-7C 12-20-1990         

     

    High Temp. 111F/43C 07-23-2006

     

    Annual Average Precipitation 13.12 inches/yr.

     

                 

    Planted three today, whoo-hoo, boo-yah, wabbly-wabbly-wabbly . . . . :lol:

    So, show us yours!

    Ooookay

    Does a rupi mutt count?

    #1 rupi mutt

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    true rupicola #2 (in the middle behind the foxtail trunk)

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    true rupicola #3 (smallest rupicola in the back yard with Crash doing his "Dave" impression...)

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    and finally, a picture of the rupi mutt taken over a year ago with sun overhead....

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    It's possible this is not a mutt. You be the judge. :winkie:

    Sorry for the harsh contrast on the first three. I took them at sunset when I saw Dave's request (not the best time to photograph the yard)

    Jackie

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    And HUGE apologies for the next picture. It was taken nine years ago with a pitiful camera not too long after planting the first rupicola (the rupi x?). Thought some might like to see the growth rate for our yard.

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    Jackie

    Here is mine. As you can see it took a hit w/ this past nasty winter but is recovering and growing.

    This is favorite Pheonix palm by far!

    Ours is not just my favorite Phoenix, it is my favorite palm in our yard period. I *love* this palm! It is so graceful in the breeze. How cold did it get in your area that it caused this damage? We've had temps down to 28 (once, I think) but it didn't last long. None of the three have ever shown any damage at all. Actually, they have been the easiest palms we have grown surviving a range of temps from the 28 to 107, no special attention (other than hand watering in the beginning) including very little (if any) fertilizer.

    Jackie
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    Palmpup!

    Scream!

    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.

    Palmpup!

    Scream!

    Dave

    Ok....

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

    Jackie

    Here is mine. As you can see it took a hit w/ this past nasty winter but is recovering and growing.

    This is favorite Pheonix palm by far!

    Ours is not just my favorite Phoenix, it is my favorite palm in our yard period. I *love* this palm! It is so graceful in the breeze. How cold did it get in your area that it caused this damage? We've had temps down to 28 (once, I think) but it didn't last long. None of the three have ever shown any damage at all. Actually, they have been the easiest palms we have grown surviving a range of temps from the 28 to 107, no special attention (other than hand watering in the beginning) including very little (if any) fertilizer.

    Jackie

    Hello Jackie,

    The temps dropped to 22f w/ heavy frost last year! I live 20 miles from Orlando in the country so i don't get that heat island effect unfortunatly.

    You have taken care of your palms very well, the growth in 9 years is fantastic!

    Orlando, Florida

    zone 9b

    The Pollen Poacher!!

    GO DOLPHINS!!

    GO GATORS!!!

     

    Palms, Sex, Money and horsepower,,,, you may have more than you can handle,,

    but too much is never enough!!

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    This rupicola is in Alicante (Spain) in the fantastic garden of Manolo Anton I had the honor of meeting recently.

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    Eric,

    Those are some nice specimens growing in the Orlando area. I love the fruit hanging on them.

    Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

    and The Rainforest Collection.

    Southwest Ranches,Fl.

    Yes, those Fla. palms at Disney look great- as well as all the others. Pic 1 post 9 is a real looker (nice stem)!

    They grow pretty slow up here in Northern Cal.

    Mines a little bigger then Glen's (Ghar) but a little smaller than the guy in Santa Cruz's. I'll post tomorrow when it's light out! :D

    Oakley, California

    55 Miles E-NE of San Francisco, CA

    Solid zone 9, I can expect at least one night in the mid to low twenties every year.

    Hot, dry summers. Cold, wet winters.

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