Borassus Aethiopum at the Beach

[Really full garden]

I germinated the B. aethiopum seeds eighteen years ago and this is what it looks like now. A very slow palm,especially in the early stages. It is massive ,this one is 4mts tall now and has gained momentum in the last few years. The black petioles are very striking. From a distance it looks like it has been scorched by a fire.

 

[Tracy S]

I love that palm. The black trunk makes it one of the most striking palms in my opinion. I put in a small seedling a few years ago and I'm patiently waiting. Of course, I probably planted it too near my pool. Oops. 

[Kris]

Dear Friends,

Very nice palms,great visuals.But you all should have at least 2 palms of the same variety in our gardens.

Love,

Kris.

 

[Really full garden]

7 hours ago, Kris said:

Dear Friends,

Very nice palms,great visuals.But you all should have at least 2 palms of the same variety in our gardens.

Love,

Kris.

 

There are two of these. It would be difficult for many people to have more than one of these in a normal sized residential lot. These take up a lot of  real estate for many years before they start to form a trunk.

[Tracy S]

I don't have enough room for two of these. In fact I have a rule that I shouldn't have two of any plant. (Sometimes I do break the rule .)

Anyway. Here is some eye candy. This borassus is in Steve Stern's garden. This is what made me 'need to have one. Enjoy.

[Kris]

Din't you all guess why i asked you both to plant 2 of those Borassus.Incase you happen to have a male and female palm,you would get viable seeds enough to distribute to your neighbourhood and the nurseries around your city.

Love,

Kris.

 

[Tracy S]

3 hours ago, Kris said:

Din't you all guess why i asked you both to plant 2 of those Borassus.Incase you happen to have a male and female palm,you would get viable seeds enough to distribute to your neighbourhood and the nurseries around your city.

Love,

Kris.

 

 I should have guessed!