A few pics from Saltspring
The following thread was started by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:27 pm PST
A large Euc on Rainbow Road:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:28 pm PST.
One more pic of the same Euc:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:29 pm PST.
A few volunteers in the Euc's vicinity. However, somehow I don't fear that an invasion of Saltspring is imminent, lol.
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:31 pm PST.
Volunteers:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:31 pm PST.
A volunteer trying to push Pieris japonica out of the pot:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:33 pm PST.
A small Tracy in Centannial Park (probably planted by Joe)
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:34 pm PST.
That was Trachy not Tracy above. Another Trachy not far away in the same park, probably also planted by Joe. A fairly large E. archeri in the background:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:37 pm PST.
Unmistakable signs of the fall season. Funny how people complain here about the Arbutus trees being messy:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:39 pm PST.
Taking a break:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:40 pm PST.
No leaves falling here in the fall:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:41 pm PST.
Several Eucalyptus dalrympleana. The last pic:
The above followup was added by Vlad Pomajzl, Saltspring on October 30, 2009 at 9:42 pm PST.
Love the one of those two guys on the Park bench. I just had to take that photo. The guy on the right is a banker on his break reading a book and the guy on the left is the local Bum and town drunk drinking a beer, lol. I usually phone the cops on him, lol. Today sure was mild, Pineapple Express. Lets hope we will be seeing alot of these days throughout the winter, wouldn't that be nice? Cheers, Joe
The above followup was added by Joe, SSI on October 30, 2009 at 10:21 pm PST.
Those two medium-tall trachys look especially gorgeous for whatever reason. It never ceases to amaze me just how much trachys vary when it comes to aesthetics. But that could only be because it's the species of palm that I'm most familiar with, lol...
The above followup was added by Eric, Springfield on October 30, 2009 at 11:55 pm PST.
Impressive to see the eucs seeding themselves. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
The above followup was added by Brian, Maple Valley, WA on October 31, 2009 at 8:29 am PST.
Those two Trachycarpus were planted in 1994 as 5 gallon size. They self seed like weeds. I harvest a ton of seeds off of them each year. Cheers, Joe
The above followup was added by Joe, Salt Spring Island on October 31, 2009 at 8:59 am PST.
The big Euc. was planted around 1986/87
The above followup was added by Joe, SSI on October 31, 2009 at 9:07 am PST.
I really like the last few shots of Joe's garden. Is the yucca in the first photo "Superba" or something else?
The above followup was added by Linda Denman Island, BC 8b on October 31, 2009 at 10:41 am PST.
Looking good up there you guys. Awesome Eucs. This has been one of the best years for autumn color.
The above followup was added by Roger in Olympia 8b on October 31, 2009 at 4:32 pm PST.
Roger that Euc. is growing at a local nursery and there are euc. seedlings that pop up everywhere. That one just happened to be in the pot of Pieris. I wonder if he'll sell it as a two for one deal? Just heading out with the kids Trick or Treating and then we have a wack load of explosives to blow off. It was a great day to watch the Olympic Torch pass through our island. I took videos of the event and it will be on You Tube shortly. Cheers, Joe
The above followup was added by Joe , Salt Spring Island on October 31, 2009 at 5:08 pm PST.
Nice Yucca in pic # 1....what sp is it ? Recurvifloia, Gloriosa ?? I've seen a few coming into bloom lately...
The above followup was added by Neil in Victoria on October 31, 2009 at 5:13 pm PST.
Thanks for the picture breakdown, that is pretty funny. The Banker and town drunk chillin on the bench while one has a beer and the other reads some tips on the stock market..lol.
THanks for posting Vald.
The above followup was added by BryceOlyWa on October 31, 2009 at 5:16 pm PST.
I want to say that is a Yucca gloriosa superba in that pic. Bob aquired a few of those from Gerrad years ago.
The above followup was added by Joe, SSI on October 31, 2009 at 10:24 pm PST.
Joe:
At what time of year do you find your guerilla planting of trachies seem to do the best? I imagine fall could be good so they get watered and semi established before the drought of summer comes, but then there is always the issue of losing the plant to a bad winter if the palm happens to be wimpy.
I have too many trachies that are just dying to be planted.
The above followup was added by james on November 01, 2009 at 6:33 am PST.
When I plant throughout town it's always in the Spring. However in my own garden I'll plant any time of the year, but in the summer months you just have to make sure to keep them watered. In the Fall is nice because the rain does all the work for you. I planted 5 palms in town this past Spring. 3 of them are at the High School. I don't ask, I just doi it, lol.
The above followup was added by Joe , Salt Spring Island on November 01, 2009 at 8:55 am PST.