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dixieboy
12 years ago

For a pop up volunteer that has rushed to this size w/out a whole lot of feeding, i find myself amazed & most certainly delighted to have this cold hardy sabal in our landscape. I've mentioned before that i don't remember how many years ago that i noticed the seedling but seemed very fast for s.palmetto.

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One of my cousins trachycarpus is gett'in up there.

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And his med palm is a beauty also.

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After Sunday's rain shower. We needed it bad!

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On these hot summer days it's a pleasure sitt'in out there on our pier only if there's a nice stiff sea breeze!

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Comments (19)

  • brooklyngreg
    12 years ago

    sharp pics

  • earthworm73
    12 years ago

    dixieboy I love the palmetto. Could it be a s. mexicana?

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Sharp pics from the sharpster!! lol

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Not much chance of that, seed surely came from our three other s.palmetto. Thanks

  • Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
    12 years ago

    AWESOME!!!!

    Love the pics....

    Laura in VB

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Thank you Laura!

  • chadec7a
    12 years ago

    Nice pics as usual. I'm coming fishing!

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Wait'in to see if we are go'in to have a run of fall white shrimp Chad, do some cast net'in to fill up the freezer! Thanks

  • andyandy
    12 years ago

    Looks great!

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Thanks bud!!

  • butiaman
    12 years ago

    Hey dixieboy,
    Sorry for the late responce.You just have the perfect growing condictions for palms,LOL.That little bit of soil you sent me with those Butia seedlings was very rich in nutrients with just enough sand for good drainage.Love the pics.as always.
    Randy

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Thanks Randy, that was mostly old rotted leaf matter where the seedlings had come up.

  • tropicalzone7
    12 years ago

    Awesome pics as always! They are so southern! That sabal is beautiful and that pier looks like paradise! I'd probably put a few potted palms by the edge of it, and a few chairs, and sit there all day long!
    Thanks for sharing, great pics!
    -Alex

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Thanks Alex, just as long as there's a sea breeze it's pleasurable!!

  • Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
    12 years ago

    Hey Carl,

    What is the word for your area on Irene?

    Hope you dont have any problems....we are keeping a close eye on her...

    Seems early to start to watch for these Beast!!

    You know that i love all of your pics...

    They always take me to a good place...peaceful paradise!!!

    Thanks for all of the great pics...

    Love to be "Sitting On The Dock OF THe Bay, Watching The Tide Roll Away..." LOL!!!

    Take care and Batten Down The Hatches....

    Laura in VB

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Laura, any landfall of MB & north puts the biggest part of our community under tidal surge & so we don't fare to good here during those times. We don't stay here in storms of this size & will go inland & stay at our daughters & pray for the best.
    We had our house raised after 'floyd' & tide water shouldn't be a problem com'in in, trees are another story!
    NC is one of the magnet states! Thanks for any prayers on our behalf!

  • Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
    12 years ago

    Carl,

    Prayers are headed your way and keep them sending them up our way as well! We are always on the target area since we have that natural jetty that sticks out here at Cape Hatterus. They always seem to follow up that pattern and then either hit VB or we get the back quadrant of those nasty beast!

    The tidal flooding is the worst problem. I hope you fare well and i'll be watching for your area. Where are you close to? Topsail? Wrightsville?

    My thoughts and prayers are with you as always....

    Take care ,

    Laura in VB

  • dixieboy
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    Laura, Ocracoke would be our closest pt. in reference to the immediate coast. Prayers for everyones welfare!

  • Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
    12 years ago

    Thanks Carl,

    Ill be watching and hoping for the best to all on the coast!!!

    Yes, Prayers to all for your safety!!!!

    Lets hope this "Irene" decides to calm down...doesnt look like she wants to though...

    Laura in VB

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