PalmatierMeg Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 I had a doctor's appt. in Ft Myers Monday. When I got out of the car I was greeted by the sight preserved in the photo below. A tall, curved Washingtonia reached for the crystal blue sky. By the amount it has grown since it was pushed over I deduced it was blown over 60 degrees by tremendous winds of Hurricane Irma nearly 6 years ago and has attained vertical growth ever since. This is one fast growing palm in ideal conditions. I commend the ground maintenance of this location for not hacking it down after the 2017 storm. Washingtonia robusta, Fort Myers, FL 2023 14 Meg Palms of Victory I shall wear Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise) Florida Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal Elevation: 15 feetI'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusca Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 That positioning will minimize the volunteer seedlings! Not eliminate but minimize. 1 Jon Sunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmfriend Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 That is a nice and interesting find - thank you very much for posting! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Palmas Norte Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 Seeing it leaning over the parking area, I'm surprised that it wasn't cut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamicuse Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 You sure it's not growing out the back of the blue SUV 🤣? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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