Palms (unknown variety)

It looks so nice and warm over there :(

Lovely palms, whatever sort they are. I don't mind not knowing!

I like the building. It looks very old.

Thanks Bathgate and Feverfew.

Someone told me that the Chapel is from 1540, Hywel.

A nice photo I wish I could feel the warmth !

Klahanie:

That's the very common Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm. It's the most widely grown palm in California. It grows wild here by the hundreds in the canyons.

It's also one of the fastest growing palms in the world.

Thank you Delonix1. I hoped that you will find this picture and let me know.

You're welcome.

It's strange how they cut the middle fronds on the palm on the left. Typically, this palm can be over pruned without any ill effect. Many times this palm is pruned to just a few fronds and in a couple of months it's full of fronds again.

I like these but ...they must be very young? I do not find the mature very tall Washingtonia robusta very attractive.

Yes, these palms are very young. They tend to get very tall and look very good trimmed up. These could be seedlings from larger, mature palms around, if there's some in that area...as they set many seeds. The seeds germinate all over the place. I'm constantly pulling seedlings out of my yard.

The Church bells is worth a "like"by itself.

I wasn't even looking at the palms. I like that tall columnar evergreen next to the church. That is beautiful Klahanie, any idea what it's called?

Eye- talian Cypress.

Thank you

Yes, Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). I know they would grow on the Island (zone 8-9) but I can never see them for sale there. Maybe too wet in winter??? they have few in Butchart gardens in Victoria. (A must visit if in the vicinity). I see many junipers "skyrocket" for sale. They are easy to grow but not as elegant as Italian Cypress.

Most properties here have 10-12 feet high walls and the entrance gate is usually embellished by these huge bells or some saint. (One never knows what is behind the wall) Bells are loved by thieves . Saints stay.

I have a couple junipers in my garden, but they don't get as tall. They smell great - like a fresh Christmas tree.

Klahanie:

Italian Cypress are very common in low-elevations of California. They're very popular for lining property lines. They also make a very good windbreak.

I like the smell of juniper as well Bathgate. I grow only the low growing soil "huggers".

Delonix1, does Italian Cypress need to be dry? We get lots of rain on the Island in winter and no rain whatsoever in summer. I have to check on their growing condition.

Yes, they need to be kept pretty dry. They are native to the Mediterranean region of Italy where it's pretty dry during the summer. They're super drought tolerant. They love the heat, also. Maybe where you live they need a little more heat? I would think they could grow up there with no problem.

Aren't Yews used for the same look in Vancouver,the UK? Or are they pruned to look columnar?

In my opinion no tree has the same slim look as Italian Cypruss. I have seen the English yew being used for hedging.

Klahanie:

I agree, Italian Cyrpess has a very thin upright look. Only very old ones spread out a bit.