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1st entry for 2013s ugliest palm.

paulgila

By paulgila
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paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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hands down winner.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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Eeew. Is that poor thing a R. Rivularis?

Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

zone 10a/9b

sunset zone 16

300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

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paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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i dunno. i had to look away.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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I told you to stay out of my yard Paul!

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax) Veteran

Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)

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See why they are called "Majesty" Palms?

Land O Lakes FL, a suburb on the North Side of Tampa, FL

Summers are great, 90f/32c in the day & 70f/21c at night with plentiful rain & sun

Winters are subtropical with occasional frosts and freezes. Tropical cyclones happen.

We have a few Royal palms in the warm microclimates but Coconuts freeze.

I am a Kayaker, Hiker, Bicyclist, and amateur Photographer that loves the outdoors.  

Xerarch Grand Master

Xerarch

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When I saw the title, I was sure it was going to be a photo of the Newport coconut, but this one actually has it beat!

Corpus Christi, TX, near salt water, zone 9b/10a! Except when it isn't and everything gets nuked.

Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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When I saw the title, I was sure it was going to be a photo of the Newport coconut, but this one actually has it beat!
By a loooong shot.

Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

zone 10a/9b

sunset zone 16

300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

Las Palmas Design

Facebook Page

Las Palmas Design & Associates

Elegant Homes and Gardens

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Too much explosive growth when young.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Winner for 2012...

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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!

Neil C Mentor

Neil C

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You've got to be as proud as punch to have that in your front yard!

Regards Neil

palmislandRandy Grand Master

palmislandRandy

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Contest over

"If you need me, I'll be outside" -Randy Wiesner Palm Beach County, Florida Zone 10Bish

buccaneers37 Mentor

buccaneers37

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I bet Charlie Brown could bring it back to life. B)

52% 9B / 42% 10A / 6% "Other"

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JakeK Experienced

JakeK

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I've seen better looking palms in Cincinnati Ohio.

Cincinnati, Ohio USA & Mindo, Ecuador

 

Hammer Grand Master

Hammer

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Someone needs to do the right thing and take that palm out to pasture, tie it to the old oak tree and do what needs to be done. Eek!

PANGEA EXPRESS Rising Star

PANGEA EXPRESS

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the real zombie palm. :sick:

- Eric Arneson

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paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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Winner for 2012...

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ugliest "living" palm.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Winner for 2012...

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ugliest "living" palm.

Thats YOUR criteria... :P

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!

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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its my thread :winkie:

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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Hmm. Hope that poor thing's not in your yard, Paul . . .

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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definitely not.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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Might have found a runner up in Oceanside today. Looks like this beauty queen is trying to grow a few crowns.

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"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

grant b. Rising Star

grant b.

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I see a lot of palms around town that look like this, but its usually due to a brutal haircut to avoid powerlines. None noted in this picture. Def not a looker!

Grant
Long Beach, CA

tjwalters Veteran

tjwalters

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I think I may have found a contender. Three times as ugly?

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Tom

Bowie, Maryland, USA - USDA z7a/b
hardiestpalms.com

Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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Oh lord!

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

PalmatierMeg Grand Master

PalmatierMeg

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I think I may have found a contender. Three times as ugly?

UglyPalms.jpg

Tom, those wretched things don't grow in Bowie (thank goodness). There's a 4' scraggly queen down the highway that ought to make the top 10.

Meg

Palms of Victory I shall wear

Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
Florida
Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
Elevation: 15 feet

I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

tjwalters Veteran

tjwalters

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I think I may have found a contender. Three times as ugly?

UglyPalms.jpg

Tom, those wretched things don't grow in Bowie (thank goodness). There's a 4' scraggly queen down the highway that ought to make the top 10.

Not many do. I found these on Google street maps,somewhere in (SW) Brandon, FL. Maybe someone here knows of it. Hopefully no one here owns it. :o

Tom

Bowie, Maryland, USA - USDA z7a/b
hardiestpalms.com

buccaneers37 Mentor

buccaneers37

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I think I may have found a contender. Three times as ugly?

UglyPalms.jpg

Tom, those wretched things don't grow in Bowie (thank goodness). There's a 4' scraggly queen down the highway that ought to make the top 10.

Not many do. I found these on Google street maps,somewhere in (SW) Brandon, FL. Maybe someone here knows of it. Hopefully no one here owns it. :o

After seeing this picture, I am can say I'm almost ashamed to be from Brandon. :blush:

52% 9B / 42% 10A / 6% "Other"

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Might have found a runner up in Oceanside today. Looks like this beauty queen is trying to grow a few crowns.

1511DA3D-95AC-44B3-98CD-1332011DDD17-119

I know the 7-11 behind you :D

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!

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Gary - Collaborator

Gary -

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Not sure how to post picks from ebay, maybe someone can post it as it's certainly worthy.

This has got to be up there on the podium for 2013 ugliest? And it is for sale if you really love it!

Cheers, Gary.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mature-Palm-for-Sale-Hunter-Valley-area-/181110922578?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item2a2b0d5d52&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1260

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Hammer Grand Master

Hammer

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Not sure how to post picks from ebay, maybe someone can post it as it's certainly worthy.

This has got to be up there on the podium for 2013 ugliest? And it is for sale if you really love it!

Cheers, Gary.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mature-Palm-for-Sale-Hunter-Valley-area-/181110922578?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item2a2b0d5d52&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1260

love how it is described as "healthy"
Mauna Kea Cloudforest Grand Master

Mauna Kea Cloudforest

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This listing doesn't just win the ugliest palm award, but it also wins the duchebag award. Can you make a negative bid? -$800 you pay us and we'll dig it out for you and haul it to the dump.

Axel at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

On Mauna Kea above Hilo. Koeppen Zone Cfb (Montane Tropical Cloud Forest), USDA Hardiness Zone 11b/12a, AHS Heat zone 1 (max 78F), annual rainfall: 130-180", Soil pH 5.

Click here for our current conditions: KHIHILO25

TheMadScientist Proficient

TheMadScientist

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I think I may have found a contender. Three times as ugly?

UglyPalms.jpg

Tom, those wretched things don't grow in Bowie (thank goodness). There's a 4' scraggly queen down the highway that ought to make the top 10.

Not many do. I found these on Google street maps,somewhere in (SW) Brandon, FL. Maybe someone here knows of it. Hopefully no one here owns it. :o

After seeing this picture, I am can say I'm almost ashamed to be from Brandon. :blush:

Perhaps this is a prime candidate for one of those sink holes you have in your area. Don't place the Easter Eggs anywhere around this location!!

Survived Feb. 9, 1971 & Jan. 17, 1994 earthquakes   Before Palms, there was a special airplane

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monkeyranch Rising Star

monkeyranch

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I love how that triple Majesty really ties the yard together.

Hilarious topic. Keep em coming.

monkeyranch Rising Star

monkeyranch

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I figured we couldn't let that one get away once the auction expires. Here it is in all it's glory:

monkeyranch Rising Star

monkeyranch

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Well, I guess that last post makes little sense. You see, it's missing the photo that doesn't seem to want to upload. Oh well.

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Not sure how to post picks from ebay, maybe someone can post it as it's certainly worthy.

This has got to be up there on the podium for 2013 ugliest? And it is for sale if you really love it!

Cheers, Gary.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mature-Palm-for-Sale-Hunter-Valley-area-/181110922578?pt=AU_Plants_Seeds_Bulbs&hash=item2a2b0d5d52&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1260

:floor: Since this is on Ebay, a few weeks ago Luke sent a link showing someone was selling a bangalow C/shaft dried up..the ad said it was from a "rare palm'.. :floor: and "starting price was $200 :floor: i didn't keep an eye on it but no doubt someone with more $ than sense bought it and has it hanging on their wall. :)

Gary - Collaborator

Gary -

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I am hopless with computers, this is the best i could copy from the listing.

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Xerarch Grand Master

Xerarch

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I am hopless with computers, this is the best i could copy from the listing.

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Lol! I just checked the site, still no bids, go figure.

Corpus Christi, TX, near salt water, zone 9b/10a! Except when it isn't and everything gets nuked.

Grasswing Proficient

Grasswing

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I am hopless with computers, this is the best i could copy from the listing.

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Lol, that guy should atleast tell what kind of palm it is... Why is that phoenix so damaged?

Ondra

Prague, Czech Republic

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