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C obtusa

edbrown_III

By edbrown_III
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I got this a number of years ago I thin it is C obtusa-- its been through hell and a handbasket. 21 F low and the fortnght of freezes in 99.

Its been warm a few years in a row and it is starting to prosper

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edbrown_III Grand Master

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Trunk close up

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edbrown_III Grand Master

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leafs close up

Scale is deceptive in photos leaves very bog 12 feet or so trunk is about 6 feet measured from ground to base of emergening spear. This plant has been setting for a dozen years or so but is finally moving now that we have several good seasons in a row.

Best regards

Ed

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osideterry Grand Master

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Does that thing have an Acoeleraphe growing through the crown?

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

edbrown_III Grand Master

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Yes it is.... the paurotis has spread into a large clump with tall canes next to it. It has prospered more than the possible

C. obtusa over the years.

Best regards,

Ed

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