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The palms
in Ålesund - 2008
June
2008 - 1
The summer warmth has
arrived and the palms are enjoying good days with temperatures stabile over
20 degrees celcius. April and may were over average warm and sunny in
Ålesund and the western parts of Norway in general. The largest Trachycarpus
has 3 flower branches this year. Last year it had 1 flower branch.
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (1)
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C. humilis
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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June
2008 - 2
Butia capitata and Washingotnia robusta
have been planted in the garden. These palms add a nice look to the
surroundings, but they are more difficult to grow here north than
Trachycarpus fortunei, which is already in the garden - so this will be a
challenge!
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Butia capitata
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Butia capitata
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Butia capitata
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W. robusta
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W. robusta
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W. robusta
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W. robusta
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T. fortunei (1), C. humilis, W. robusta
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W. robusta, C. humilis, T. fortunei (1)
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T. fortunei (2)
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Butia capitata
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Butia capitata
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W. robusta
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C. humilis
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W. robusta
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W. robusta
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C. humilis
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B. capitata
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B. capitata
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B. capitata
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T. fortunei
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T. fortunei
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T. fortunei
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T. fortunei (2)
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August
2008
The summer 2008 has been
very good over big parts of Scandinavia, and the Ålesund region is no
exception. With temperatures over 25 degrees celcius for long periods and
maximum temperatures up to 30 degrees the palms have tasted a more southern
climate. The large Trachycarpus fortunei palm on the lawn has sprouted
several new and big leaves. It seems to have established itself very well
over these years. Chamaerops humilis has experienced good growth too, and
the Washingtonia robusta surprised by throwing out a new leaf only after
weeks in norwegian soil. Butia capitata has shown no growth at all - it
probably needs more time to establish before it sprouts any feather leaves.
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (1)
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W. robusta
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W. robusta
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C. humilis
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C. humilis
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W. robusta
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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W. robusta
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T. fortunei, C. humilis, W. robusta
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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B. capitata
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November 2008
The first snow and frost
came in november. Two wooden boxes were installed to protect the Chamaerops
humilis and Washingtonia robusta from snowfalls and cold winds. These palms
are not as hardy as Trachycarpus fortunei and needs to be taken extra care
of. The Butia capitata deals with the weather without any protection at all.
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W. robusta
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C. humilis
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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W. robusta, C. humilis
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W. robusta, C. humilis, T. fortunei (1)
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T. fortunei (1)
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T. fortunei (1), C. humilis, W. rubsta
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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T. fortunei (2)
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B. capitata
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B. capitata
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B. capitata
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Photo:
Thomas Vestre
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