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Measure the base

MattyB

By MattyB
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MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Measure the base of your fatties and share it here in this thread. This Howea forsteriana is a solid 16" in diameter.  Beefcake!!!!

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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)

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Really nice up top too. 

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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)

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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24 minutes ago, MattyB said:

Really nice up top too. 

 

Are we talkin palms or the ladies? :)

 

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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!

Pando Grand Master

Pando

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Yes, Bill carries a tape measure with him at all times, no matter the subject.

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mwardlow Community Regular

mwardlow

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My fattest Kentia. One of my favorite's in the garden right now.

 

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MLW

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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Wow!!!!!!

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)

Cindy Adair Grand Master

Cindy Adair

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Oh I like this game. I have a bunch of Roystonea borinquenas that were on my farm when I bought it. Or is that cheating? 

Since there is no prize perhaps no rules either! Anyway, I'll take my tape measure and camera and post the results hopefully later today.

Cindy Adair

Palm Tree Jim Grand Master

Palm Tree Jim

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Just kentias or any palm?

I will play this game.

cm05 Experienced

cm05

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My fatty is a skinny 4 inch wide, 3.5 foot tall Rhapidophyllum hystrix.

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Cindy Adair Grand Master

Cindy Adair

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For NYC that is impressive!

 

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Cindy Adair

Cindy Adair Grand Master

Cindy Adair

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9 hours ago, Cindy Adair said:

Oh I like this game. I have a bunch of Roystonea borinquenas that were on my farm when I bought it. Or is that cheating? 

Since there is no prize perhaps no rules either! Anyway, I'll take my tape measure and camera and post the results hopefully later today.

The easiest one to reach when rain threatened is awkward to measure because I had to chop down one of its progeny. Two many giant fronds and I have lots of this species. Best I could measure it is about 32" at the base. Then the measuring tape fell part way down the steep hill but no photographer to show its retrieval. That ended my attempts to more accurately document.

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Cindy Adair

mwardlow Community Regular

mwardlow

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  Beautiful palm. Now that's a fatty Borinquenas.

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DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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12 hours ago, cm05 said:

My fatty is a skinny 4 inch wide, 3.5 foot tall Rhapidophyllum hystrix.

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Oh

My

God

Becky!

Look at that butt. . . .

In New York City!

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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.

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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5 hours ago, Cindy Adair said:

The easiest one to reach when rain threatened is awkward to measure because I had to chop down one of its progeny. Two many giant fronds and I have lots of this species. Best I could measure it is about 32" at the base. Then the measuring tape fell part way down the steep hill but no photographer to show its retrieval. That ended my attempts to more accurately document.

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Holy [fecal material] THAT'S GORGEOUS

where are you people?

 

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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.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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On 8/10/2017, 8:21:38, Pando said:

Yes, Bill carries a tape measure with him at all times, no matter the subject.

People probably think you are kidding too... B)

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!

Sandy Loam Veteran

Sandy Loam

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Roystoneas are no stranger to Florida, but I really wish we could grow those gorgeous Kentia palms here.  Nice!  Who needs coconut trees when you have Kentias that look like that?!

... And much fatter than I imagined a Kentia trunk would be too.

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Pando Grand Master

Pando

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9 hours ago, BS Man about Palms said:

People probably think you are kidding too... B)

Of course. Forgot to add a smiley :)

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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Wow Matty

Those Howeas have really taken off since i was last over in May 2013

 

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

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