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Visit to Ralph Velezs'

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Yesterday The Palm Society of SoCal met at the famous and very established garden of Ralph Velez. Here are a few pictures.

Ralph's place kinda sticks out.

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I think this is the way to the front door.

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Or maybe this is...

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Vince Bury

Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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    His sidewalk!!

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    Rhopalostylis Sapida +++++

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    Ravenea moorei & hildebrantii

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    Pinanga philippinensis/elmeri

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html
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    Nannorrhops ritchiana

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    Licuala spinosa

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    Cocothrinax spcoparta

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    Cocothrinax spissa

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html
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    From here it was walking through dense foliage of the palm kind. Hard to get a clear view of any one plant but that's the beauty of it.

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html
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    Pinanga coronata(khuhili?)

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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    Here is the Dypsis slick willy. Right next to it is a Dypsis tsartanensis. Honestly I cannot tell the two apart. The 2 slick willys is on the left.

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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    Polandrococos pectinata(?!?!?!)

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    Jubaeopsis caffra

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html
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    Ficus dhammorropsis

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    Going into the green house.

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    Reeally dug this bread fruit tree. Ralph told me they don't grow here...even have a hard time in Maimi.

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html
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    Walking around.

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    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html
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    Great to finally see this garden I've heard so much about. Got lucky with the weather too.

    Cheers.

    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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    Great to see the garden all pruned up! Very proper.

    LA | NY | OC

    Excellent work Vince

    did lots of people show up?

    I get by with a little help from my fronds

    Excellent shots Vince! Thanx... I hope you don't mind me adding a few shots (mine distinguished by the inferior quality to Vinces work).. but Its nice to keep it all together I am beginning to think rather than multiple threads.. I dunno.

    Danny- I saw at least a few from Hawaii, and (Frito) Luke made it out from Florida! over 60 to be sure

    I walked in from the North.. heres the view from there

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    Several palms I try to spot from the past when I visit. One is this Syagrus glasescens its oooolllldddddd

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    Didn't notice till leaving it has a FLOWER SPATHE! (only one doing that in cultivation?? :huh:

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    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, Vince - Nice pics - was our first time to Ralph's also - really enjoyed the visit.

    gmp

    Random shot..

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    Another I make a point to monitor.. Ralph's Chambeyronia lepidota

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    You can even see the cause for its name..

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    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!

    George!

    Good to know you came, sorry I didn't see you

    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.

    BS was there

    Hard to pry him loose

    THIS WAS AN EPIC GARDEN

    Larry's rocked the house, etc

    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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    Excellent work Vince

    did lots of people show up?

    Yes, to me it was a decent turn out. Hard to walk around the small paths with the crowd!

    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html
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    Great to see the garden all pruned up! Very proper.

    Dude...your avatar...I just watched the first episode of that show 2 days ago for the first time. Now I'm watching all of them. WHat a trip :lol:

    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

    Random shot..

    Another I make a point to monitor.. Ralph's Chambeyronia lepidota

    You can even see the cause for its name..

    Sorry to interrupt your posting, Bill. Enjoying all of the pics.

    Appreciate the time you took yesterday to point out some of the hidden gems.

    gmp

    Excellent Photos Vince - best ive seen of Ralphs !

    Brings back memories of the lovely afternoon Danylle and i had there in 2010 .

    Old Beach ,Hobart
    Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
    Cool Maritime climate

    Random shot..

    Another I make a point to monitor.. Ralph's Chambeyronia lepidota

    You can even see the cause for its name..

    Sorry to interrupt your posting, Bill. Enjoying all of the pics.

    Appreciate the time you took yesterday to point out some of the hidden gems.

    gmp

    Always happen to spread what I know... :blink:

    But thanks for reminding me, Heres a pic of Ralphs nice Martiua flexuosa in his Greenhouse. Complete with red spear..

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    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!

    Legendary, anybody got some people pics to show ?

    Happy Gardening

    Cheers,

    Wal

    Queensland, Australia.

    Great garden :drool: Never been there!!! looks like Hawaii :rolleyes:

    Phoenix Area, Arizona USA

    Low Desert...... Zone 9b

    Jan ave 66 high and 40 low

    July ave 105 high and 80 low

    About 4 to 8 frost a year...ave yearly min temp about 27F

    About 8 inches of rain a year.

    Low Desert

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    Cool Mtn climate at 7,000'

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    Great photographs Vince of an EPIC Garden. Nice to meet you at the Luau.

    Randy

    Randy

     

    Beaumont, Ca. In the wind tunnel between Riverside and Palm Springs.

    USDA 9B , Sunset Zone 18, Elevation 2438'

    Legendary, anybody got some people pics to show ?

    i do,wal. will post em ASAP.

    the "prince of snarkness."

     

    still "warning-free."

     

    san diego,california,left coast.

    Great photos, even more AMAZING gardens! Great to meet many of you from PT for the first time.

    Yeah, yeah, yeah, and then some ppl says that there is no Heaven,....

    :drool:

    Great shots Vince, thanks.

    Now Bill, with a little weeding, pruning and water...can you see it?

     

     

    Great pics Vince, what an amazing garden. That ficus is incredible. Thanks for sharing

    Don_L    Rancho CUCAMONGA (yes it does exist) 40 min due east of Los Angeles

                 USDA Zone 10a

    July Averages: Hi 95F, Low 62F

    Jan Averages: Hi 68F, Low 45F
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    Randy, Good to meet and hang out with you and Beaumont tropics. twas a good time.

    Wal, Yes, some people pics are in order. Stay tuned.

    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

    Do you think Ralph would notice if someone just kinda sorta moved into the forest and strung up a hammock?

    So green with jealousy the Hulk is jealous of me...

    "Ph'nglui mglw'napalma Funkthulhu R'Lincolnea wgah'palm fhtagn"
    "In his house at Lincoln, dread Funkthulhu plants palm trees."

    Need a neck brace! Didn't know you could fit so much in a space! Nice meeting palmtalk members!

    Luke

    Tallahassee, FL - USDA zone 8b/9a

    63" rain annually

    January avg 65/40 - July avg 92/73

    North Florida Palm Society - http://palmsociety.blogspot.com/

    Need a neck brace! Didn't know you could fit so much in a space! Nice meeting palmtalk members!

    Frito--you no longer in Tallahassee?

    Yeah, it was quite a surprise to meet Luke in Southern Cali!

    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!

    What a nice palm garden! I'd hate to see his water bill though...rock.gif

    Daryl

    Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

    Wow man, that's a one of a palm nut's garden!

    Thanks for sharing. I'll have a nice day with lots of nice palms in my head now...

    Congratulation to Ralph Velez for this amazing garden enthusiasm.

    Sebastian, garden on La Palma island, 370 m (1200 feet) above sea level / USDA Zone 11/12 ; Heat zone IV / V

    Record High: 42°C (107F) / Record Low: 9°C (48°F). Rain: 600 mm (24 inches) per year with dry/wet seasons. Warm Season: July-November / Cool Season: December-June
    Warmest month (August/September) average minimum temperature : 21°C (70°F) / Warmest month (August/September) average maximum temperature : 28°C (82°F)
    Coldest month (February/March) average minimum temperature : 14,5°C (58°F) / Coldest month (February/March) average maximum temperature : 21°C (70°F)

    Temperature of the sea : minimum of 20°C (68°F) in march, maximum of 25°C (77°F) in September/October.


     

    Can't believe that's California! Looking at what's growing there I'd expect it to be Hawaii or Miami. Fantastic!

    Oceanic Climate

    Annual Rainfall:1000mm

    Temp Range:2c-30c

    Aotearoa

    Was anyone there ? Too shy for photos ? Have we all gone introverted like me ?

    Happy Gardening

    Cheers,

    Wal

    Queensland, Australia.
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    Was anyone there ? Too shy for photos ? Have we all gone introverted like me ?

    Wal, I'm putting up a thread soon with lots of palm folk in it later today.

    Vince Bury

    Zone 10a San Juan Capistrano, CA - 1.25 miles from coast.

    http://www.burrycurry.com/index.html

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