Areca catechu
Can't get even a decent photo as it is lost in my Carrotwood tree. This poor thing got mighty beat up during 2004's numerous hurricanes- but the trunk is still stunning!
Bismarkia nobilis
Blue one in the background 1996- this is not the first place we put it, either. Purchased in a 3 gallon pot for $60.
1997 and it is beginning to grow.
I figure this to be around 2002?
Can these things grow or what??
Carpentaria acuminata
We called our Carpentaria the "Beanstalk" as it achieved this height in only two years. As such it looked like a concrete column in the yard se we had it removed.
Caryota mitis
Can't even find a photo- these clumpers spread far too quickly to stay here!
Caryota cumingii
After our clumping Caryota mitis spread out beyond expectation we decided to go with a couple of the solitary Fishtails. Little did we know that all species of Fishtails are monocarpic- they die after they flower. So after loving and caring for them they simply grow humongous seed heads- upwards of 20 lbs- and die. This one has about another six months in it.
Caryota rumphiana
Beautiful but temporary- a big disappointment to me.
Coccothrinax readii
Not the best photo. This was a stunning palm while it was under 6 feet or so- now it is nearly too tall to enjoy. I am hoping that once it clears the Yellow Geiger tree to its left it will regain its majesty. I have to say that the inflourescence on this palm is the sweetest smell I have ever had the good luck to own. They are only fragrant for about 12 hours after opening but if you catch it right it will just stun you!!
Copernicia macroglossa
I have owned this specimen for at least five years and it just does not grow. So those10 footers you see in the books have to be 100 years old! These are frightfully expensive- this size was $60.
Crytostachys renda
This one never has thrived. I realize that it is awfully close to that alkaline stucco, but I keep the pH low. This was the best sheltered spot we could find- blah. Another terribly expensive palm- size above was $75
This is what it was supposed to look like.
Dictosperma album
Good easy grower. We will not see the full majesty of this one until it gets a bit taller and we can quit removing fronds prematurely- it is blocking a walkway now.
Dypsis leptocheilos
Another easy self pruner. Soon the "teddy fuzz" will be too tall for us to feel, but it truly is like a stuffed teddy bear!
Encephalartos ferox
I don't keep many cycads but this is a favorite.
Gaussia maya
Easy grower, but it litters leaflets as the fronds begin to die- I have to remember to get them before they start to drop.
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Foreground palm soon after installation. This size ran us $75 each and I loved the dickens out of 'em while they were smaller. The trunks take about a week to "tan" after you remove a frond. I found that keeping the "baskets" cut off allowed the palms to get fatter.
The palm to the left is the same plant as the previous picture. They got real big real fast, but I still love them- for another 6 feet or so
When my backyard Bottle's started getting too big I had to have another juvie... I bought this is a one gallon pot for $15!!
Latania loddigesii
I do apologize for the overpruning on this one- that back corner stays way too dark. If the Latania had kept up with the Bismarkia next to it I wouldn't have these problems.
Licuala grandis
Beautiful palm!! You can't see it but I have a tiny "grove" of them started back in this corner.
Licuala spinosa
They don't call them spinosa for nothing- the spines are deadly. Not recommended for kids or pets!
Norambya norambyi
This has been a very slow grower- staying in the understory for several years now.
Phoenix robellini
These are old favorites for a reason. Now- if they could just come up with a spineless variety that did not inflouresce...
Pritchardia thurstonii
Although subject to lethal yellowing (and we did lose one) I find these so attractive...
Psuedophoenix sargentii
The teensy Psuedophoenix sargentii soon after we bought it in 1997. Aside from the large trees we put in this is the single most expensive plant I have- we paid $175.00 for it.
Psuedophoenix in 2005- it is a slow grower but I just love it!
Ptychosperma elegans
I cannot recommend Solitaire palms highly enough!!
Good easy growers, they self prune readily!! Bought as a clump in a 3 gallon pot for $10- can't be beat.
Young Solitaire palm
Rhapis excelsa
Well- you can just have these things. They spread by underground runners and I'm sorry I ever put them it!
Thrinax radiata
Another easy grower that has caused me zero problems.
Veitchia merrillii
The shorter palms in the center are the "Christmas" palms. Although said to be subject to lethal yellowing I have had excellent luck with them. They self prune and are just beautiful!
Wodyetia bifurcata
As far as I'm concerned everybody needs more Foxtail Palms!! They shed their leaves easily, tolerate drought, don't get too huge, and are very nice to look at.
more pics when time allows...