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Just another Mauritia Thread

amazondk

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amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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I became inspired from Peter Pacific´s Mauritia thread and decided to take a few pictures around town. These Mauritias are growing in a vacant lot area on the Avenue leading to my office. I drive by them every day. I believe the land is owned by the State so they should stay there. The Mauritia, locally known as the Buriti is one of the most beautiful palms in my opinion. And, I am blessed to live in an area that has them all over, even in the middle of the city. The Buriti with fruit is a special sight.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

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amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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More from the same spot.

dk

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Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

82331.gif

 

Click here to visit Amazonas

amazonas2.jpg

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Nice pics Don. For me part of their beauty is the sheer size they can obtain. Be nice if you could show something or someone to give scale to the palm.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

aussiearoids Grand Master

aussiearoids

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hERE IS ONE GROWING JUST DOWN THE ROAD FROM wHYANBEEL . there is a mature colony further down at 'The Botanic Ark'

where i recently bought several advanced seedlings .

Michael in palm paradise,

Tully, wet tropics in Australia, over 4 meters of rain every year.

Home of the Golden Gumboot, its over 8m high , our record annual rainfall.

Lowey Experienced

Lowey

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Great pics Don :) it is great to see so many Mauritia's growing so well, I think they look so fantastic if grown in the right conditions.

As Tim suggested, somthing for scale would be nice :D

Bruce

Innisfail - NQ AUS - 3600mm of rain a year average or around 144inches if you prefer - Temp Range 9c to 43c

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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I will go out and get some pictures that give some scale. The third picture in the first post has an Euterpe olearcea in the bottom of the pictures. This gives some scale.

I did not post this picture of the fruit yet. A Mauritia with mature fruit is great sight.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

82331.gif

 

Click here to visit Amazonas

amazonas2.jpg

ariscott Grand Master

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The one we found at Bees Creek down the road was massive... It was very hard to take a good pic of it as it was growing among other things, including a massive clumping Metroxylon next to it.

I can't wait to plant mine... I have 2 getting acclimatised at the moment. Hopefully we don't miss the growing season all together...

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Regards, Ari

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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Michael,

I am sure they will do quite well in your climate. Although yearly rainfall is not as important as damp roots.

Ari,

I think that it is great that your little Mauritias will go in the ground. I am going to put more bismarkias as well as fox tails you sent me on my place.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

82331.gif

 

Click here to visit Amazonas

amazonas2.jpg

Mark_NoVA Proficient

Mark_NoVA

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Wow, those are magnificent!

zone 7a (Avg. max low temp 0 to 5 F, -18 to -15 C), hot humid summers

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Peter Grand Master

Peter

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Great photos!

San Fernando Valley, California

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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Ari,

I think that it is great that your little Mauritias will go in the ground. I am going to put more bismarkias as well as fox tails you sent me on my place.

dk

I have more than 2.... I am not sure where to plant the rest yet... I am very excited though... they are very nice palms. Thanks Don... :wub:

Regards, Ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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Here is a picture which shows some scale. You can compare with the clothes on the line and the houses. Not the high rent district of Manaus, but they have Mauritias in the yard. Actually this one is a remnant of the groves before the city crowded in.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

82331.gif

 

Click here to visit Amazonas

amazonas2.jpg

Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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Don your photos of Mauritias are always spectacular.This is probably one of my favorite palms.I have five that will be planted out when our rains kick in.I have never seen a mature one but would imagine that the leaflets move in the slightest breeze and that they almost shimmer in the sun.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Thanks Don, wonderful photo. The context is perfect.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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Don your photos of Mauritias are always spectacular.This is probably one of my favorite palms.I have five that will be planted out when our rains kick in.I have never seen a mature one but would imagine that the leaflets move in the slightest breeze and that they almost shimmer in the sun.

Scott,

They are a beautiful tree. Since they are so common here they are not normally planted in the landscape. I am sure yours will do well there. Are you going to plant them in a group? Since they naturally grow in groves it makes a great effect.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

82331.gif

 

Click here to visit Amazonas

amazonas2.jpg

Really full garden Grand Master

Really full garden

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Don your photos of Mauritias are always spectacular.This is probably one of my favorite palms.I have five that will be planted out when our rains kick in.I have never seen a mature one but would imagine that the leaflets move in the slightest breeze and that they almost shimmer in the sun.

Scott,

They are a beautiful tree. Since they are so common here they are not normally planted in the landscape. I am sure yours will do well there. Are you going to plant them in a group? Since they naturally grow in groves it makes a great effect.

dk

Don , I have a low spot at the new place that actually floods during Sept.-Nov..I think a grouping would be great.I just not sure what to underplant them with.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

ariscott Grand Master

ariscott

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Do you know what is the best spacing I should plant them? I was thinking... I might plant more near my dam.

Regards, ari :)

Ari & Scott

Darwin, NT, Australia

-12°32'53" 131°10'20"

amazondk Grand Master

amazondk

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Scott,

Around here in native stands most of the time there are only mauritias growing as they are fairly dense and shade out other plants. You will find them in association with Euterpe olearcea at times and mauritellia armata.

Ari,

I think if you plant 3 or 4 meters apart they shoud be fine.

dk

Don Kittelson

 

LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO

03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West

Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level

1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River

 

Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta

Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. .

82331.gif

 

Click here to visit Amazonas

amazonas2.jpg

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