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Up and coming garden in Vista California / blank canvanas

Josh-O
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in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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Josh your place is looking incredible. I still need to find a weekend to make it out your way. You have that Medamia seedling waiting for me so that's a good excuse. 

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its been a while but I thought I would start to post a few more goodies I have been planting on my thread.

Today I planted a very different but unique royal for Cali standards. Roystonea Princeps does not come up for sale very often around here. this is a palm that is very different from the Cuban royal that everyone knows and loves. I'm very happy to have this gem growing at the fair view garden now :)

thanks for looking:greenthumb:

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

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    6 minutes ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Dang, I wish I could find a princeps like that!

    I hope to have some fresh seed in the near future.

    I dig this plant:greenthumb:

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    this project has been super fun and very rewarding :)

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

    Whoa that princeps is big! I've been trying to get one of those myself. Seems impossible to find. 

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    10 hours ago, Josh-O said:

    I hope to have some fresh seed in the near future.

    I dig this plant:greenthumb:

    Yeah there needs to be more of these out there. I have two which are a good couple years from that size.  For me this one grows when the highs are lower than that R. regia likes. Nice palm 

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    Real nice Josh, great addition to your garden!  Probably my favorite Royal.  Love that they have the nice royal look but are not quite as big.  Perfect for a small garden like mine. 

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    On 11/17/2016, 4:19:38, Chris Chance said:

    Whoa that princeps is big! I've been trying to get one of those myself. Seems impossible to find. 

    for as many seeds as a royal can produce I sure don't know why they are so hard to find?

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    On 11/17/2016, 9:09:35, enigma99 said:

    Yeah there needs to be more of these out there. I have two which are a good couple years from that size.  For me this one grows when the highs are lower than that R. regia likes. Nice palm 

    glad you have a couple growing in your garden:greenthumb:

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    13 hours ago, Fallbrook Jason said:

    Real nice Josh, great addition to your garden!  Probably my favorite Royal.  Love that they have the nice royal look but are not quite as big.  Perfect for a small garden like mine. 

    I also like Altissima :greenthumb:

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
    8 hours ago, Josh-O said:

    for as many seeds as a royal can produce I sure don't know why they are so hard to find?

    I wonder how many feet of trunk these need before they flower?

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    On 11/19/2016, 5:34:44, enigma99 said:

    I wonder how many feet of trunk these need before they flower?

    good question!

    I have seen Cuban royals with over 20' of trunk and they have not flowered yet here in SoCal

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

    This really is an amazing thread.

    It's full of amazing palm trees.

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    2 hours ago, Aaron D. said:

    This really is an amazing thread.

    It's full of amazing palm trees.

    thanks Aaron! Its been a long work in progress and the way I'm going it will never be completed..lol

     

    welcome to palm talk :greenthumb:

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    hoping for some decent rain tonight..

     

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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    On ‎2016‎年‎11‎月‎17‎日‎ ‎15‎:‎16‎:‎38, Josh-O said:

    its been a while but I thought I would start to post a few more goodies I have been planting on my thread.

    Today I planted a very different but unique royal for Cali standards. Roystonea Princeps does not come up for sale very often around here. this is a palm that is very different from the Cuban royal that everyone knows and loves. I'm very happy to have this gem growing at the fair view garden now :)

    thanks for looking:greenthumb:

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    Josh, congratulations to find this one!

    It looks like that it was about time to "set it free" - all the best with it under California`s sun!

    best regards

     

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    3 hours ago, palmfriend said:

    Josh, congratulations to find this one!

    It looks like that it was about time to "set it free" - all the best with it under California`s sun!

    best regards

     

    Thanks Lars for you king comments, it now has a very good home and will be well taken care of. This Royal was begging to come out of the pot so badly.

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

    Hey Josh, not intended to be a wet blanket or anything like that, but a genuine curiosity, How many or can you show any palms that didn't survive a transplant or planting?

     

    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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    On 12/4/2016, 8:48:58, BS Man about Palms said:

    Hey Josh, not intended to be a wet blanket or anything like that, but a genuine curiosity, How many or can you show any palms that didn't survive a transplant or planting?

     

    Excellent question Bill :greenthumb:

    so far Bill I have had 100% survival rate. The to palms that I was worried about  was that HUGE  Ravenea madagascariensis var. 'monticola' and the big kentiopsis pyriformis.

    both those seem to have pulled through nicely.

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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    Ben Rodgers stopped by for some fun and a quick PRA yesterday.

    Thanks again for stopping by Ben. It's always good to see you!

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    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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    Great to see you as always, Josh - and enjoyed thoroughly filling up/jacking the rental van!  NorCal appreciate the fruits of your labor!

    Now, to explain to Enterprise what happened to their van...:P

    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
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    7 minutes ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Great to see you as always, Josh - and enjoyed thoroughly filling up/jacking the rental van!  NorCal appreciate the fruits of your labor!

    Now, to explain to Enterprise what happened to their van...:P

    good luck over at Enterprise..lol

    My dirt is bright red and stains like a mofo..lol

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
    28 minutes ago, Josh-O said:

    Ben Rodgers stopped by for some fun and a quick PRA yesterday.

    Thanks again for stopping by Ben. It's always good to see you!

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    Wow! Ben has amazing posing skills. Makes the palms look even better. :winkie:
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    1 minute ago, Danilopez89 said:

    Wow! Ben has amazing posing skills. Makes the palms look even better. :winkie:

    :floor:

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
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    Just now, Josh-O said:

    :floor:

    Hmmmm

    A palm model?

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
    26 minutes ago, Josh-O said:

    Hmmmm

    A palm model?

    Nah - just a poser! 

    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

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    1 hour ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Nah - just a poser! 

     

    2 hours ago, Josh-O said:

    Hmmmm

    A palm model?

     

    1 hour ago, Ben in Norcal said:

     

    As the originator of "Ranch Hands", our venerable Ben DOES NOT QUALIFY!! , as mentioned... merely a poser. ;)

    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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    2 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

     

     

    As the originator of "Ranch Hands", our venerable Ben DOES NOT QUALIFY!! , as mentioned... merely a poser. ;)

    lol...!

     

    it was a good time though :)

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
    5 hours ago, Ben in Norcal said:

    Nah - just a poser! 

    Lol! :lol:

    No. but seriously. Ben IS a great poser!

    Him and Pando would make a great team photographing palm gardens..

    :greenthumb:^_^ 

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    1 hour ago, Danilopez89 said:

    Lol! :lol:

    No. but seriously. Ben IS a great poser!

    Him and Pando would make a great team photographing palm gardens..

    :greenthumb:^_^ 

    As long as he keeps his clothes on, I'm fine with that.

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    53 minutes ago, Pando said:

    As long as he keeps his clothes on, I'm fine with that.

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    Pando's keen eye, Ben"s pose..win win if you ask me?

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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    6 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

     

     

    As the originator of "Ranch Hands", our venerable Ben DOES NOT QUALIFY!! , as mentioned... merely a poser. ;)

    Oh yes I did :)

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    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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    4 hours ago, Josh-O said:

    Oh yes I did :)

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    Wow! Whose garden do we have here?

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    10 hours ago, Danilopez89 said:

    Wow! Whose garden do we have here?

    one of Bills ranch hands???

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24
    16 hours ago, Josh-O said:

    Oh yes I did :)

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    Tica! Checking the crownshaft of Steve in San Diego's Cyphophoenix elegans is Tica, his daughter. :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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    1 hour ago, BS Man about Palms said:

    Tica! Checking the crownshaft of Steve in San Diego's Cyphophoenix elegans is Tica, his daughter. :D 

    Steve that started the ( very, very long thread now)Cycad  cones and flushes ? and  Josh is catching up.

    Immense project you've taken on  Josh, I know you'd be feeling pretty darn chuffed that your plans and action has and still will work out  just as you want it too. :greenthumb:   :greenthumb: 

    With yearly updates  this  will end up being the longest thread on Discussing PT's..

    Keep at it Red Bull :)   Pete

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    2 minutes ago, Pedro 65 said:

    Steve that started the ( very, very long thread now)Cycad  cones and flushes ? and  Josh is catching up.

    Immense project you've taken on  Josh, I know you'd be feeling pretty darn chuffed that your plans and action has and still will work out  just as you want it too. :greenthumb:   :greenthumb: 

    With yearly updates  this  will end up being the longest thread on Discussing PT's..

    Keep at it Red Bull :)   Pete

    Thanks Brother for the kind comments!

    This garden is not even half way planted yet and I have been at it for 2 long years now. :)

    sometime I feel like I need a few red bulls when I'm working in the garden..lol

    Cheers!

    Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

    Sunset zone 24

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    1 hour ago, BS Man about Palms said:

    Tica! Checking the crownshaft of Steve in San Diego's Cyphophoenix elegans is Tica, his daughter. :D 

    I also have a Cyphophoenix in my garden... Except mine is a C. Nucele. :)

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