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Awesome PRA in Beaumont

quaman58
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Hey all,

Got invited up to Beaumont to see fellow palm geeks Randall (inland palms) & Eric (Beaumont tropics), along with Bill (Cardiff palms). Beaumont is about 2,800 feet in elevation (I believe) and we had great weather. Both have wonderful gardens. We started at Randall’s. Yes, there is a house back there. He must have 150 palms and cycads packed in there. First up, the nerds congregate. Followed by a nice, fast growing Nanorropes richiana, and an awesome Phoenix rupicola. 

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Bret

 

Coastal canyon area of San Diego

 

"In the shadow of the Cross"

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    Next up is a nice stout Brahea armata, followed by a great Phoenix rupicola & finally Dr. Randall explaining the characteristics of a Cycas hybrid. 

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    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

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    Next, the best Trachycarpus princeps I’ve ever seen. Interestingly, they won’t grow very well here near the coast. But a slam dunk in the dryer air where he lives. Followed by a canopy view with a Livistona decora poking its head out. As his canopy has expanded, what used to be impossible for him to grow, is no longer out of the question. Case in point, Becarriophoenix alfredii.

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    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

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    Lastly, and a bit off-topic, Randall told me several months ago that he was relocating some palms in his backyard so that he could make a tiki hut. I’m thinking of something like maybe an outdoor barbecue/ bar area,  open air, with a thatched roof. Ah no.. His attention to detail was absolutely unbelievable. Beyond words, enjoy..


     

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    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

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    He was a busy host..

    Notice how he seamlessly folded the mule palm into his deck!

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    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

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    Thanks for looking!!

     

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    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

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    Nice palms and cocktails, but I think the shirts stole the show!

    South Arm, Tasmania, Australia - 42° South

    Mild oceanic climate, with coastal exposure.

     

    Summer: 12°C (53°F) average min, to 21°C (70°F) average daily max. Up to 40°C (104°F max) rarely.

     

    Winter: 6°C (43°F) average min, to 13°C (55°F) average daily max. Down to 0°C (32°F) occasionally, some light frost.

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    OMG, now that’s one immersive PRA! Palms, tropicana, and lubrication, nuthin Nerdy about that! 

    Tim

    Tim

    Hilo, Hawaii

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    Looks like a lot of fun!

    Lakeland, FL: USDA Zone 2023: 10a  2012: 9b  1990: 9a | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962)

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    PRA the right way !!

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    I have to make one correction. I listed a palm above as a Phoenix rupicola, when in reality it's a P. theophrasti..

     

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    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

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    Thanks for posting Bret, great pics. I didn't realize you shot so many photos, although I was busy making Tiki Cocktails.  Had a wonderful time hosting all of you . Great food, drink and friends!

    Cheers

    Randy

     

    Beaumont, Ca. In the wind tunnel between Riverside and Palm Springs.

    USDA 9B , Sunset Zone 18, Elevation 2438'

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    Randall, I just had a thought.. you make another tiki hut, but mobile! Think about it;  you roll up to every garden tour, pop the door open and start mixing! Imagine the uptick in enthusiasm. I mean, palms are awesome, but palms and cocktails.. next level stuff.. Thanks again for the invite!

    Bret

     

    Coastal canyon area of San Diego

     

    "In the shadow of the Cross"

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    It was a fantastic PRA, the palms were nice also :)

     

    Aloha!

     

    Always looking for "Palms of Paradise"

     

    Cardiff by the Sea 10b 1/2

    1/2 mile from the Blue Pacific

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    Great PRA post! 

    "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

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