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05-05-2004, 09:05 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
Hi there,
My father has recently moved to nr Villeneuve in France (now I know that's not exactly uk.rec.gardening but hey, I like you guys ;-)) . He's got a bit of land. We can't identify two of the plants. Anyone help? John Doe #1 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03056.JPG John Doe #2 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03058.JPG Cheers Lawrence |
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05-05-2004, 10:05 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
"lord0" wrote in message ... Hi there, We can't identify two of the plants. Anyone help? John Doe #1 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03056.JPG Dont know John Doe #2 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03058.JPG This is a Liriodendron, also known as a Tulip Tree. See here http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 &sa=N&tab=wi |
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05-05-2004, 10:05 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
First one looks like Rhubarb flowers.
the second is Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree). -- David Hill Abacus nurseries www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk |
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05-05-2004, 10:06 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
No. 1
The inflorescence of a palm. Most likely Phoenix dactylifera. If the flowers develop waxy petals then it is male. No. 2 Liriodendron. Tulip tree. A good looking specimen. Best Wishes. Brian. "lord0" wrote in message ... Hi there, My father has recently moved to nr Villeneuve in France (now I know that's not exactly uk.rec.gardening but hey, I like you guys ;-)) . He's got a bit of land. We can't identify two of the plants. Anyone help? John Doe #1 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03056.JPG John Doe #2 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03058.JPG Cheers Lawrence |
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05-05-2004, 11:10 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
In article , lord0 ltierney@lti
erney.demon.co.uk writes Hi there, My father has recently moved to nr Villeneuve in France (now I know that's not exactly uk.rec.gardening but hey, I like you guys ;-)) . He's got a bit of land. We can't identify two of the plants. Anyone help? John Doe #1 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03056.JPG John Doe #2 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03058.JPG Tulip tree. See http://www.bordehill.co.uk/PhotoGallery.htm for the matching pair ;-) -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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05-05-2004, 11:10 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
In article , David Hill david@abacusn
urseries.freeserve.co.uk writes First one looks like Rhubarb flowers. It does - that's what I thought. But it seems to belong to those fine papyrus type leaves - if so, then I've no idea what it is and will be very interested to find out. the second is Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree). -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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06-05-2004, 08:04 AM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
No. 1 The inflorescence of a palm. Most likely Phoenix dactylifera. If the flowers develop waxy petals then it is male. Erm no, those large spathes give the plant away, it is a male plant of Trachycarpus fortunei. No. 2 Liriodendron. Tulip tree. A good looking specimen. Yes brilliant trees aren't they? Pity they take a bit of time to reach flowering size. Still those oddly shaped always make a god talking point and the autumn colour can be superb. Dave Poole Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C. Growing season: March - November Drop 'h' when mailing |
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06-05-2004, 08:09 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
Not only is Dave correct but to my eternal shame I have a number of these
Chusan Palms in my garden in Tenerife!! But at least it is a palm and it is male!! Actually it was this palm I had in mind but used the wrong name. Thanks and Best Wishes Brian "Dave Poole" wrote in message ... No. 1 The inflorescence of a palm. Most likely Phoenix dactylifera. If the flowers develop waxy petals then it is male. Erm no, those large spathes give the plant away, it is a male plant of Trachycarpus fortunei. No. 2 Liriodendron. Tulip tree. A good looking specimen. Yes brilliant trees aren't they? Pity they take a bit of time to reach flowering size. Still those oddly shaped always make a god talking point and the autumn colour can be superb. Dave Poole Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C. Growing season: March - November Drop 'h' when mailing |
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07-05-2004, 06:10 PM
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Ooh la la - help an ex pat - Plant identification required
Cheers guys I knew I could rely on you ;-)
Lord0 "Kay Easton" wrote in message ... In article , lord0 ltierney@lti erney.demon.co.uk writes Hi there, My father has recently moved to nr Villeneuve in France (now I know that's not exactly uk.rec.gardening but hey, I like you guys ;-)) . He's got a bit of land. We can't identify two of the plants. Anyone help? John Doe #1 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03056.JPG John Doe #2 http://ltierney.demon.co.uk/images/May03058.JPG Tulip tree. See http://www.bordehill.co.uk/PhotoGallery.htm for the matching pair ;-) -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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