Jump to content
SCAMMER ALERT - IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - CLICK HERE ×

  • WELCOME GUEST

    It looks as if you are viewing PalmTalk as an unregistered Guest.

    Please consider registering so as to take better advantage of our vast knowledge base and friendly community.  By registering you will gain access to many features - among them are our powerful Search feature, the ability to Private Message other Users, and be able to post and/or answer questions from all over the world. It is completely free, no “catches,” and you will have complete control over how you wish to use this site.

    PalmTalk is sponsored by the International Palm Society. - an organization dedicated to learning everything about and enjoying palm trees (and their companion plants) while conserving endangered palm species and habitat worldwide. Please take the time to know us all better and register.

    guest Renda04.jpg

Queen on steroids

Palmdude

By Palmdude
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

 Share

Recommended Posts

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

Posted
Posted

Look at this thing! I've been noticing that a lot of the queens around here are looking really good and healthy. I had to snap a photo of this one. With only about 7 feet of trunk look at the crown on this thing!

So try not to get too excited about Romanzofiana, I know it's a lot of people's favorite palm on here but just try to hold back your enthusiasm if you can!

post-9514-0-59377600-1413564156_thumb.jp

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

Posted
Posted

Looks like she's wearing her "I Can't Believe It's a Girdle."

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

Posted
  • Author
Posted

That would be the girdle of Doom to you Dave

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

Posted
Posted

That would be the girdle of Doom to you Dave

more than you know!

(huph! ummph! hip-hip-urk!)

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

Posted
Posted

:greenthumb:

post-126-0-53450300-1413570281_thumb.jpg

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Matt you just made me laugh!

Maybe if I wanted zero responses I could have titled it show us your queens! Lol

KennyRE317 Mentor

KennyRE317

Posted
Posted

a couple of my neighbors have some fat ass queens. super thick trunks and extra long fronds with a very full crown. they looked pretty nice compared to the crap in the shopping centers

Matt in OC Grand Master

Matt in OC

Posted
Posted

Still looks like a queen to me... :innocent:

Pip Grand Master

Pip

Posted
Posted

It looks as if it's growing conditions improved as it matured. That's just my opinion based on the trunk as it looks to be thickening. There are a few around where I live that look very similar.

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Looks like the house is in foreclosure so it probably stopped getting over trimmed and fattened up

Axel Amsterdam Mentor

Axel Amsterdam

Posted
Posted

Beautiful queen. I had a look around on streetview in North port and noticed quite some queens with short trunks and large somewhat flat crowns (healthy, no frizzle). Perhaps heavy soil?

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Yeah I've been noticing a ton of rediculously robust queens lately. Sort of not the most exciting topic for palm talk but some of these little queens are monsters around here......... And then some are the ugliest most neglected pencil topped necrotic sad thirsty looking things lol

Edited by Palmdude
rick Community Regular

rick

Posted
Posted

Yeah I've been noticing a ton of rediculously robust queens lately. Sort of not the most exciting topic for palm talk but some of these little queens are monsters around here......... And then some are the ugliest most neglected pencil topped necrotic sad thirsty looking things lol

Same situation down here. 1 nice looking queen followed by 10 or more depressing examples. I there is some genetic component to it since a robust one can be growing within a few feet of sad ones.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

Posted
Posted

Hip HIP

Up

URCK

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply.

Palmdude Mentor

Palmdude

Posted
  • Author
Posted

You alright Dave? Sounds like you could use a pat on the back

LilikoiLee Mentor

LilikoiLee

Posted
Posted

That's the most beautiful queen I've ever seen. Makes ours look like the scullery maid.

Lee

Lee

Located at 1500' elevation in Kona on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii.

Average annual rainfall is about 60"; temperature around 80 degrees.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing



  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...