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2/5 ain't bad - Chambey throws a leaf

MattyB
MattyB
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I've got 5 Chambeyronias planted in a tight group and this morning I noticed 2 of them have red leaves. Quite a foliage jungle forming in there.

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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)

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    These look so good planted close together, you're gonna have visually an impenetrable barrier. A red leaf just about all the time isn't bad either.

    Tim

    Tim

    Hilo, Hawaii

    Awesomeness!

    "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

    Very nice Matt! Red leaves - something I never get tired off

    Looking Great Matt !!!!

    Gotta find that Dooms Dave patented swooning couch fast.

    Love it, they're closer than my group, that's it, I need to plant more.

    Happy Gardening

    Cheers,

    Wal

    Queensland, Australia.

    Lovely pics of nice palms; a pleasure for color-blind people!

    Thanks!

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    Philippe

     

    Jungle Paradise in Sri Lanka

     

    Striking, Matt. If I had a beautiful grouping like that up here, I'd likely see maybe one red leaf every several months. But two at once would be a treat. I have ten Chambeyronia in various parts of my yard and I don't think I've ever had two showing red leaves at the same time.

    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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    Striking, Matt. If I had a beautiful grouping like that up here, I'd likely see maybe one red leaf every several months. But two at once would be a treat. I have ten Chambeyronia in various parts of my yard and I don't think I've ever had two showing red leaves at the same time.

    wow, do they really grow that slow out there?

    Striking, Matt. If I had a beautiful grouping like that up here, I'd likely see maybe one red leaf every several months. But two at once would be a treat. I have ten Chambeyronia in various parts of my yard and I don't think I've ever had two showing red leaves at the same time.

    wow, do they really grow that slow out there?

    Yeah, Kenny. With the hottest summer months averaging 79F for a high and 60F for lows and coldest winter high/low at 60F and 40F, Chambeyronea are definitely slow here. I may get a surprise soon though as my largest one and another are both opening spears right now. I may see red by the end of July and, if I do, I'll have my camera ready!

    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

    These look so good planted close together, you're gonna have visually an impenetrable barrier. A red leaf just about all the time isn't bad either.

    Tim

    You opened my eyes Tim, thanks. A group of one species is often the best way to make it look better, but you need a very big garden if you want to do that with all your palms when your a palm freak...

    However, it makes particularly a lot of sense with Chambeys, as the red new leaf is far from being a constant sight when you only have one.

    An if you have a group, you may see two new growth together, like lucky MattyB, or even once in a while see a "forest fire". It's a brilliant idea.

    Tim, I'm much obliged! :)

    MattyB, congratulation, your Chambey look perfect, thanks for sharing.

    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.


     

    Wow, Matt, that's a lot putting out new leaves, considering the number you have.

    You've got a Redness Quotient of 40, which is the percentage throwing red leaves over the total number of Chambeys.

    I've got 29 in the ground, and I've never had a redness quotient anywhere near 40, which would be 12 palms leafing all at once. The most I've ever had was about 5, for a Redness Quotient of 17. Many days, it's "0."

    How long do your leaves stay red in the summer?

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    Wow, Matt, that's a lot putting out new leaves, considering the number you have.

    You've got a Redness Quotient of 40, which is the percentage throwing red leaves over the total number of Chambeys.

    I've got 29 in the ground, and I've never had a redness quotient anywhere near 40, which would be 12 palms leafing all at once. The most I've ever had was about 5, for a Redness Quotient of 17. Many days, it's "0."

    How long do your leaves stay red in the summer?

    do you have them in a grove of sorts? I don't know if I can put 29 individual palms in the ground, can only imagine the lot size you're working with

    Striking, Matt. If I had a beautiful grouping like that up here, I'd likely see maybe one red leaf every several months. But two at once would be a treat. I have ten Chambeyronia in various parts of my yard and I don't think I've ever had two showing red leaves at the same time.

    wow, do they really grow that slow out there?

    Very slow in Arizona also.Went in as a 1 gallon 2 years ago and only opens 1 frond per year.It's in a pretty shady spot though under some orange trees and only gets a little morning sun.Doesn't appear to have any problems with heat or cold as its experienced 25 to 117 degrees F and is currently opening a new red leaf.

    aztropic

    Mesa,Arizona

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    Mesa, Arizona

     

    Temps between 29F and 115F each year

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    They're faster in full sun, and prefer it here in SD. Obviously you can't do that in AZ

    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)

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