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Ravenea Robustior

Pedro 65

By Pedro 65
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Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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After seeing Bill Austins Stunning Ravenea Albicans id like to share a few pics of our Robustior, please post pics of yours. Ours is a few years off trunking and is holding very erect leaves a tad under 10 mtrs. Enough blah,heres some pics

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post-5709-018623600 1318816764_thumb.jpgSon standing at base

post-5709-077828100 1318816771_thumb.jpgwhole palm

post-5709-063866300 1318816785_thumb.jpgpetioles

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While im at it, heres the Beautiful base of Rav Lakatra

post-5709-050969400 1318817682_thumb.jpg post-5709-077695400 1318817689_thumb.jpg 5 mtr leaves of which 2mtrs is petiole

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LJG Grand Master

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Amazing Pete. I can't believe how big Ravenea Robustior is - even young. Mardy has these and they are slow monsters for sure.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

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Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Amazing Pete. I can't believe how big Ravenea Robustior is - even young. Mardy has these and they are slow monsters for sure.

Slow Monster for sure Len, but i think its finally hit a home run with 3 huge spears at once, hes on the move and receives a lot of water as its not far from a down pipe.Regarding the bottom Ravenea, cant remember if its Krokiana or Lakatra, whatever it is it has stunning mottled markings on the spear.Will, post a pic later of younger Robustior in full sun, deep soil which is starting to move too.The Monster Raveneas are Great Palms for the landscape.

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Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

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Just when i think i have seen it all from the best of your palms Pete you throw another curve ball !!

What a monster ! :drool:

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

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Mandrew968 Grand Master

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Wow--that thing's more upright than any palm I have ever seen! What kinda soil does it like, or is she not very picky?

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Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Wow--that thing's more upright than any palm I have ever seen! What kinda soil does it like, or is she not very picky?

Andrew, Yes this would be the most upright Palm we have in the gardens, they are like that right from the beginning. The big one is in heavy soil and gets a LOT of rainwater. The smaller one pictured here is in deep red soil and full sun and growing at a quite a fast rate as it doesnt have any root competition. Theses palms are true ancient giants.

post-5709-042490600 1318883280_thumb.jpg Younger Robustior in deep red soil,full sun

post-5709-099312900 1318883286_thumb.jpg Close up of Ravenea Krociana mottled spear and petioles

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Pete - amazing palms, please show us more.

Aloha!

 

Always looking for "Palms of Paradise"

 

Cardiff by the Sea 10b 1/2

1/2 mile from the Blue Pacific

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I need a bigger :drool: icon...

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

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I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Kostas Grand Master

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Truly magnificent palms!drool.gif

Ravenea lakatra must also be a beauty! Does it eventually reach equally huge dimensions? Could you post a whole palm picture of it to see?smilie.gif

Thank you very much in advance!smilie.gif

''To try,is to risk failure.......To not try,is to guarantee it''

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Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Truly magnificent palms!drool.gif

Ravenea lakatra must also be a beauty! Does it eventually reach equally huge dimensions? Could you post a whole palm picture of it to see?smilie.gif

Thank you very much in advance!smilie.gif

Kostas, hard to get a great shot of the smaller one but this is the best i can do from 2 angles.

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ps the hose is tied between palms to stop fronds crashing down on the bromeliads.

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Another great one! Does anyone have any more large Ravenea photos? I'm still in awe of the Ravenea in Mardy Darian's yard.

San Fernando Valley, California

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Pedro 65

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Another great one! Does anyone have any more large Ravenea photos? I'm still in awe of the Ravenea in Mardy Darian's yard.

I too, would love to see other Robustior Type Giants anyone is growing.

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Jastin Veteran

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Does anyone know what the cold to tolerance?

Grateful to have what I have, Les amis de mes amis sont mes amis!

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Kostas Grand Master

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Thank you very much Pedro!!! These do me finedrool.gif

I definitely need a Ravenea lakatradrool.gif

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Thank you very much Pedro!!! These do me finedrool.gif

I definitely need a Ravenea lakatradrool.gif

No worries Kostas, and you got the name right on the beautiful mottled Ravenea, i said Krociana originally but yes it is Lakatra, if you find any of the Giant Raveneas, get them planted asap and remember these palms naturally grow beside streams, so LOTS of water is appreciated and certainly gets them moving.

Jastin, Robustior grows from the steamy sea level to 2000mtrs, so they can take it cold.

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