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Beaucarnea recurvata - Ponytail Palm, Elephant Foot Palm
By Delonix1
- 9 Mar, 2011
- 7 likes
This tree is NOT a palm. Photo taken at San Diego Botanical Gardens on March 1, 2011.
Comments on this photo
Wow, that looks lovely....How old is it? I had a small one years ago........
9 Mar, 2011
Sandra:
That's their normal look. :>)
9 Mar, 2011
Alexandramou:
It's probably 60 to 75 years old. It was definitely moved to this spot.
9 Mar, 2011
Marguerite:
It's widely used as a bonsai. This tree is very widely grown here....it's also extremely drought tolerant.
9 Mar, 2011
That is a great palm Andy does it store it water in that bulge.
11 Mar, 2011
Sixpence:
Thanks! It isn't a palm...it's just a common name. :>)
12 Mar, 2011
Lol Oh thanks :o))
12 Mar, 2011
LOL! :>)
13 Mar, 2011
:o))
13 Mar, 2011
That is fantastic!
18 Mar, 2011
Meanie:
Thanks! Large specimens are quite impressive.
18 Mar, 2011
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thats just so wierd...:-)
9 Mar, 2011