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Biggest Tahina outside of Madagascar?

Mandrew968

By Mandrew968
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Mandrew968 Grand Master

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Monday I had the privilege of making it out to USDA Chapman Field for a tour of the grounds and some casual talk with Dr. Alan Meerow--a wealth of knowledge that I am grateful for, always! The place is over 200 acres of amazing plants and projects, all agricultural and/or ornamental. I figured it would be great to post on here, their Tahina spectabilis. I assume they were one of the first to get seeds in of this amazing giant. Weather they are the largest in cultivation, is up for debate. What's not is if Palmtalk would want to see them or not! So, I took pictures thinking about my palm family and I hope you all enjoy, and this brings great discussion.

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Mandrew968 Grand Master

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I was surprised to see the blue cast to the leaves. Look closely and you can see the peacocks for scale.

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waykoolplantz Veteran

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Andrew..its bout time you stopped by for an update on my 3..

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Kris Grand Master

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3 hours ago, waykoolplantz said:

Andrew..its bout time you stopped by for an update on my 3..

Eager to see those visuals..

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love conquers all..

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18 minutes ago, Kris said:

Eager to see those visuals..

So do I :D

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Philippe

 

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Nice shots of a cool palm...thanks for sharing it Andrew.

Rusty Bell

Pine Island - the Ex-Pat part of Lee County, Fl , USA

Zone 10b, life in the subs!...except when it isn't....

realarch Grand Master

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Yep, these are finally starting to get some size to them since having been planted in many gardens in the last few years. 

I know the ones here in Hawaii are really starting to explode. 

Here is a photo of the one in Bill Austin's garden taken about a month ago. ClinoDave for scale. 

 

Tim

 

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Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Tracy Grand Master

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24 minutes ago, realarch said:

these are finally starting to get some size to them since having been planted in many gardens in the last few years. 

You definitely need to plan for the space these things will take.  They are very striking!

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33.0782 North -117.305 West  at 72 feet elevation

Josh-O Grand Master

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44 minutes ago, realarch said:

Yep, these are finally starting to get some size to them since having been planted in many gardens in the last few years. 

I know the ones here in Hawaii are really starting to explode. 

Here is a photo of the one in Bill Austin's garden taken about a month ago. ClinoDave for scale. 

 

Tim

 

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whoa!

that Tahina is flawless indeed. maybe Bills is the biggest in cultivation???

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Josh-O Grand Master

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13 hours ago, Mandrew968 said:

Monday I had the privilege of making it out to USDA Chapman Field for a tour of the grounds and some casual talk with Dr. Alan Meerow--a wealth of knowledge that I am grateful for, always! The place is over 200 acres of amazing plants and projects, all agricultural and/or ornamental. I figured it would be great to post on here, their Tahina spectabilis. I assume they were one of the first to get seeds in of this amazing giant. Weather they are the largest in cultivation, is up for debate. What's not is if Palmtalk would want to see them or not! So, I took pictures thinking about my palm family and I hope you all enjoy, and this brings great discussion.

tahina1.jpg

tahina2.jpg

thanks for sharing Andrew

Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

Kennybenjamin Veteran

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This one is growing in Townsville Australia

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Josh-O Grand Master

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wow!!

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Carlsbad, California Zone 10 B on the hill (402 ft. elevation)

Sunset zone 24

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

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I would think the ones at Nong Nooch would be quite large by now.

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

realarch Grand Master

realarch

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Geezuz Kenny, that one is certainly a happy camper which I probably think you were too.

Tim

Tim

Hilo, Hawaii

Cindy Adair Grand Master

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This seems like a success story of getting this palm into circulation in a way that was a win win for all! Beautiful palms and thanks for sharing all the photos. More are welcome!

Maybe mine is a dwarf variety? Just kidding of course.

Cindy Adair

Mandrew968 Grand Master

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20 hours ago, Josh-O said:

whoa!

that Tahina is flawless indeed. maybe Bills is the biggest in cultivation???

USDA is bigger. 

Mandrew968 Grand Master

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The Aussie one is of similar size but the color is not glaucous like at USDA.

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