sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 The area of Greater Yalta on the Crimean Peninsula in the south of Ukraine is conveniently fenced off from the cold winter weather by the Crimean Mountain Range. The climate in Yalta changes rapidly as you descend from the mountains and becomes Subtropical Mediterranean as you get closer to the sea. Palms have been cultivated in Yalta since the early 19th Century. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 99.9% of street palms in Yalta are Trachycarpus fortunei with some occasional "wagnerianus" varieties. The remaining 0.1% is Chamaerops humilis such as this one (taken from a moving vehicle so the quality is not that good): Private landscaping includes a more diverse variety. Here are some photos from a nursery in the village of Gurzuf (a suburb of Yalta): Jubaea A couple of Washingtonias and a Butia in the background Brahea armata 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 A reminder of the Soviet past - a statue of Lenin in the heart of Yalta Summer view Winter view 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Nikitsky Botanical Garden was established in 1812. Soon after it was established Chamaerops humilis and Sabal minor were planted there. Trachycarpus fortunei appeared in the collection in 1860. Around 1950 Trachycarpus martianus was also planted. It wasn't until late in the 20th Century when additional palm species started to appear in the garden. Jubaea chilensis and Chamaerops humilis Jubaea grove Phoenix canariensis Trachycarpus fortunei Sabal minor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Some of the more cold-sensitive species Livistona chinensis Phoenix dactylifera 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Butia eriospatha and Butia odorata Trachycarpus fortunei var. wagnerianus Chamaerops humilis (with some Washingtonias in the background) Another Chamaerops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 People visiting the garden Yours truly 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miccles Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 That is really fantastic - thank you so much for sharing these pictures of a place you would never associate normally with palms. I really enjoyed seeing these. Hope you enjoyed yourself there ! Regards Michael Just north of Cairns, Australia....16 Deg S. Tropical climate: from 19C to 34C. Spending a lot of time in Manila, Philippines... 15 Deg N. Tropical climate: from 24C to 35C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 Michael I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia-CR Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Amazing! Who would have thought. Thanks for such nice photos. Patricia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 My pleasure Patricia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Some pictures of Yalta during some unusually cold days in the early January 2002. Taken from one of the upper neighborhoods in below photo you can witness the climate change and the disappearance of the snow cover from the mountains down to the sea edge. View of the mountains A view of Ai-Petri, the tallest mountain in the Crimean Mountain range 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 The highest waterfall in Ukraine - Uchan-Su. Yalta doesn't get a lot of rainfall, so this waterfall is normally weak and even completely dormant during the dry season. As the snow began to melt after a couple of cold days, I was able to photograph it as it reached it's potential. Uchan-Su means "flying water" in Crimean Tatar language. The waterfall was originally discovered by the Ancient Greeks who called it Kremasto Nero - "hanging water". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Vorontsov Palace in the village of Alupka, built in the early 19th Century. Winston Churchill stayed here during the 1945 Yalta conference. These pictures were taken during the same cold snap in 2002 as the previous couple of sets, but as can be seen from the pictures Alupka is one of the warmer Yalta neighborhoods. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgila Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 what a beautiful region! thanks for the pix,alex! the "prince of snarkness." still "warning-free." san diego,california,left coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks Paul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 More of Yalta 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Another Lenin view Swallow's Nest castle built on the edge of a cliff a 100 years ago A view from the castle (I don't remember if that's where I actually shot this picture from though) Trachycarpus fortunei in Gurzuf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Большой почет фотографу за красивые снимки. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks Maxim! Спасибо Максим! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limoncik Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thanks Alex! Very beautiful photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted March 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 I wanted to add a quick comment here. And I hope Dean forgives me for going off-topic. Despite of what some political leaders may claim or whatever military action may unfortunately take place, one thing will never change: Yalta and all of Crimea is and will always be a part of Ukraine!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sur4z Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 Alex-Very interesting thread...thanks for sharing-Peter The weight of lies will bring you down / And follow you to every town / Cause nothin happens here That doesn't happen there / So when you run make sure you run / To something and not away from Cause lies don't need an aero plane / To chase you anywhere --Avett Bros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfrye01@live.com Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Very beautiful countryside, palms, and architecture...thanks for sharing! One wouldn't much associate palms with Ukraine or any part of Eastern Europe really, but here they are! Simply beautiful! -Jacob in Kansas, USA, zone 6/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_Palms Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 This is an old thread but I am going to bump it again given the magnitude of the current situation over there. I think I speak for the overwhelming majority of us on here, and around the world, when I say that I hope and pray for the safety of the Ukrainian people and a quick end to this needless, abhorrent war that the vile communist dictator Putin is raging. Looking through topics via the search function, there appears to be a fair few Ukrainian members on here. I hope and pray that they are all safe during this difficult time. Some of the pictures and videos I have seen coming out of Ukraine are absolutely horrific. Only a madman that is pure evil would bomb innocent civilians in such an unprovoked and inhuman manner, killing trapped and defenceless children with rockets. If the Russian’s possessed just half of the bravery and patriotism of the Ukrainian people, Putin wouldn’t even be in power right now. It is up to the Russian people to remove this despicable tinpot dictator now. Silence is complicity and right now far too many Russian’s are still remaining silent, or still lapping up the Sputnik propaganda. Putin can’t put 145 million Russians in jail. If Russian’s are reading this, please take to the streets and protest in your millions. If you can, please also donate to the Red Cross or UNICEF so that humanitarian aid can be provided to these desperate citizens. This war is only a week old and already 1.2 million refugees have fled from their homes with their children with Poland already welcoming 700,000 victims. It is important that countries like Poland also receive the aid and support that they need as they provide sanctuary to desperate Europeans fleeing a senseless war unleashed by communist dictator Putin and his Kremlin cronies. Glory to Ukraine. We stand with you. 1 1 Dry-summer Oceanic climate (9a) Average annual precipitation - 18.7 inches : Average annual sunshine hours - 1725 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmarum Posted March 3, 2022 Report Share Posted March 3, 2022 I have had the pleasure of talking with Alex a couple times over the years along with shared messages/emails etc. In addition to discussing the Palm world, we would also talk about Ukraine, past and present. I am a history buff to say the least and Ukraine has a depth of history, especially during World War II. He mentioned how the Ukrainian resolve would not vanish easily, especially after the events of 2014. I know he was last on the Forum about two weeks ago. He mentioned he would travel to and from Ukraine occasionally, as I know he has family there (I won't mention where, but they are in the thick of it right now). I would not be surprised if he was on his way back there now. Ryan 2 South Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 3/3/2022 at 7:43 AM, UK_Palms said: This is an old thread but I am going to bump it again given the magnitude of the current situation over there. I think I speak for the overwhelming majority of us on here, and around the world, when I say that I hope and pray for the safety of the Ukrainian people and a quick end to this needless, abhorrent war that the vile communist dictator Putin is raging. Looking through topics via the search function, there appears to be a fair few Ukrainian members on here. I hope and pray that they are all safe during this difficult time. Some of the pictures and videos I have seen coming out of Ukraine are absolutely horrific. Only a madman that is pure evil would bomb innocent civilians in such an unprovoked and inhuman manner, killing trapped and defenceless children with rockets. If the Russian’s possessed just half of the bravery and patriotism of the Ukrainian people, Putin wouldn’t even be in power right now. It is up to the Russian people to remove this despicable tinpot dictator now. Silence is complicity and right now far too many Russian’s are still remaining silent, or still lapping up the Sputnik propaganda. Putin can’t put 145 million Russians in jail. If Russian’s are reading this, please take to the streets and protest in your millions. If you can, please also donate to the Red Cross or UNICEF so that humanitarian aid can be provided to these desperate citizens. This war is only a week old and already 1.2 million refugees have fled from their homes with their children with Poland already welcoming 700,000 victims. It is important that countries like Poland also receive the aid and support that they need as they provide sanctuary to desperate Europeans fleeing a senseless war unleashed by communist dictator Putin and his Kremlin cronies. Glory to Ukraine. We stand with you. Thank you for your support Ben! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarasota alex Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 3/3/2022 at 12:50 PM, Palmarum said: I have had the pleasure of talking with Alex a couple times over the years along with shared messages/emails etc. In addition to discussing the Palm world, we would also talk about Ukraine, past and present. I am a history buff to say the least and Ukraine has a depth of history, especially during World War II. He mentioned how the Ukrainian resolve would not vanish easily, especially after the events of 2014. I know he was last on the Forum about two weeks ago. He mentioned he would travel to and from Ukraine occasionally, as I know he has family there (I won't mention where, but they are in the thick of it right now). I would not be surprised if he was on his way back there now. Ryan Thank you for your support Ryan! I have not traveled there at this point. Trying to support and do what I can with the resources I have from here. In the meantime my hometown - Kharkiv is in ruins. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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