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A pleasant surprise in downtown Tokyo

JT in Japan

By JT in Japan
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JT in Japan

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While taking a walk at lunch, I took a new route today and came across 4 queens -- I think. Can someone confirm these are Syagrus romanzoffiana? They look very healthy, and they're the first I've seen here in Tokyo. It gives me hope! You can see by the sign on the gate the powers that be in the Oman consulate wanted something very distinct and specific for their front entrance.

They got it.

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Coldest lows (Jan): 2-5C (35-41F), Hottest highs (Aug): 32-33C (87-91F)

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Astrophoenix

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Bikurishimashita,queen palm mitai ne;-)

Of topic but what most suprised me on Tokyo was the presence all winter(often snowy and freezing) of a hirundine,forgot if it was a swallow or swift.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

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Queens all right.

Wonder what they do with them come winter?

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Ben in Norcal Grand Master

Ben in Norcal

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Queens all right.

Wonder what they do with them come winter?

Is the weather there survivable for Queens? Looks like averages are around 50/36 in January and February...so, colder than NorCal but maybe right on the edge for Queens depending on how low it actually gets?

Ben Rogers

On the border of Concord & Clayton in the East Bay hills - Elev 387 ft 37.95 °N, 121.94 °W

My back yard weather station: http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/hdfForecast?query=37.954%2C-121.945&sp=KCACONCO37

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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looks like they have been there a while & are pretty healthy--i guess that answers the "is the weather surviveable for queens" question :winkie:

i didnt see any queens in tokyo, only rhapis & trachies. there were also a few washies & sad looking sabals at the zoo.

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

NApalm Mentor

NApalm

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Id love to go to Tokyo one day. Thanks for the pics

Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax) Veteran

Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)

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Id love to go to Tokyo one day. Thanks for the pics

You can buy absolutely anything you want there out of a vending machine. It's crazy.

Cool,,,,,, Red Sealing Wax palms in vending machines..... :mrlooney:

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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.

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Dorian Contributor

Dorian

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I've lived there, and it definitely snowed in Tokyo in January-February. Only a couple inches, but it still lingered for a few weeks. Wonder how queens will do with that.

Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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From the looks of them, they haven't been there very long since you can see by the way they are supported that large palms were brought in and planted. It reminds me of the mature Cocos in Minnesota that are planted for summer that obviously die in the fall there.

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

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Dave-Vero

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A hotel in the Akasaka area of Tokyo had date palms around its pool, so queens seem possible in sheltered spots. Lots of trachys about. They seem to be near-weeds in big gardens.

As neat as Tokyo is, now is the time to go visit the countryside. Flaming maples, persimmons everywhere, the best apples, and magnificent deciduous forests in Tohoku.

Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F
USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B
Current USDA hardiness zone 10a
4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane)

Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us

Jim in Los Altos Grand Master

Jim in Los Altos

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A hotel in the Akasaka area of Tokyo had date palms around its pool, so queens seem possible in sheltered spots. Lots of trachys about. They seem to be near-weeds in big gardens.

As neat as Tokyo is, now is the time to go visit the countryside. Flaming maples, persimmons everywhere, the best apples, and magnificent deciduous forests in Tohoku.

Dave, Mature date palms are considerably more cold tolerant than queen palms so I wouldn't use those as a gauge for climate survivability.

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

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bgl

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Interesting that the Oman Consulate would choose Queen palms rather than Phoenix! But no matter what, an unusual sight in Tokyo, I'm sure! :)

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