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Hi Cameron

we'll find out how the Aloe does since I have 2 outside inside my Yucca protection 'tubes'. We'll see if they can return.

Tim

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elata is nothing compared to aloifolia! those spines are super sharp and rigid.......ouch!

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Hi Aaron.....your yard looks like it has a LOT OF WIND! Any plant which survives your yard is hardy in my opinion.

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I tend to remove the leaves from my elata.......but on the other hand I've never had any rot issues with my elata either and we get 4" of precipitation every month here......we are only zone 6b

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Hi Aaron

as far as i know Y. schottii blooms in July-September.....I guess depending on elevation. If this area is warmer than their native areas it still could be a schottii since those blooms are still emerging and it's June.

Tim

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Hi Andy, Y. decipiens is very rare over here in the States too. I still have never gotten one. I killed a couple trunked Y. filiferas back in 2002-2003. When kept dry in winter they can take some cold. My dry one took -14C (6F) under the protection and grew nicely the next season. The filifera kept ...

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Hi Andy, I had 7 of those Schefflera Taiwaniana X Gracilis hybrids.........I transplanted them back in August and 5 died within 3 weeks. The 6th was looking bad so I cut off the plant from the roots and placed it in a glass with a little water at the bottom.......hoping it will root. It's been 2+ mo...

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it's nice to see the Princeps getting larger.......that Trichocereus is a beauty!

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WOW, what did you feed your Washy?........it's huge.

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nice shots......what is that unknown 'Trachy' palm?

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we got a dusting the other day too......sorry no photos of snow but I did an inspection of a septic system and caught a few spots of snow in the photo.......it really doesn't stick to recently excavated soil too much but in the background you'll see the dusting. :lol: <a href="http://s30.photob...

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no clue on the ID but let it grow more and we'll find out.

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Hi Aaron,

nice find......my first guess would be Y. schottii too......I see some bloom emerging on those Yuccas. Y. schottii blooms late.....any idea what time of season that photo was taken?

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Hi Andy I think the new leaves on the Metapanax delavayi got fried during our first freeze......likely 30F (-1C) or so. The Metapanax davidii has no damage on any leaves and our low has been 22F (-5.5C).....but the M. davidii does not have any 'new' leaves. The M. delavayi older leaves still look fi...

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it is a cool photo.

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Boston is one of the warmest places in our area........it's got it's own microclimate. Here's Boston's low temperatures for October 2013......low of 35F in October. <a href="http://s30.photobucket.com/user/timmaz6/media/2013%20Plants/null_zps37683192.png.html" target="_blank"><im...

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nice long fall for you....enjoy it while it lasts!

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Hi Barb, not much being protected yet......I generally drag in all the containers on the cold nights or place a tarp over them......not many non hardy plants in the garden....I guess the least hardy plants in my garden is the Trachycarpus nainital, Loquat, Metapanax's, Fatsia, Aloes and Tetrapanax.....

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I was up in Boston, Massachusetts today attending a swim meet at MIT University. I live 30 miles (48 km) south of Boston and I had a low temperature of 22F (-5.5C).........all the tender plants near my house have been toasted since late October. I spotted these Hydrangeas near the side entrance to t...

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Hi Barb,

big boy sure looks bundled up for winter........hopefully it won't get too cold for you. Are your Washy's protected too?

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nice video Adam........interesting fruit for the garden......will need to try one.

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that sure is a great looking Yucca hybrid! There are so many gloriosa/recurvifolia type hybrids out there......enjoy them all.

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looks good Adam........who cares what it looks like as long as the plant survives!

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you may have to take a closer photo of the leaf edge or feel the serrations with your finger. :shock: The serrations are not as pronounced as Yucca aloifolia. Mario took a nice close up photo showing small serrations......not a rostrata but similar in appearance. <img src=http://i400.photobucket.com...

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Hi Barb, the Metapanax is closely related to Fatsia........I planted it out in late May-ish.......it grew another 3 feet during summer......very aggressive. a couple more photos of the Metapanax.......it's even larger now.......must have grown a lot in September too. <a href="http://s30.photobu...

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Hi Aaron,

not sure what damages the baccata but it's likely the same as what effects the harrimaniaes and angustissimas........those dislike my climate too.

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I'm testing Metapanax delavayi this year for hardiness....I'll protect this winter and see what happens. Last week the newer leaves got fried.....not a good start.

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Update...........Aloe ecklonis's outer leaves were fried last week while other Aloes were not............not good for A. ecklonis. I may dig them up. A. ecklonis reminds me of A. striatula.........but striatula is one of the hardiest Aloes. <img src=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c309/timmaz6/201...

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Hi Aaron,

I would think Monkey Puzzle trees are a waste of time in your climate.......too cold in winter and too hot in summer!

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Nice collection Jim! I hope they grow for you.

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Barb.....your yard must be at elevation 1,200 ft since the snow line appears to be close to your elevation!

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nice specimen Aaron.......I have a 13 year old baccata I grew from seed............it still looks like a seedling. It will grow 5 or 6 leaves in summer and all will die back in winter.......the cycle continues.......it's just not happy. There are other factors besides cold which is killing off the l...

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To clarify......most rostrata will have a serrated leaf edge. The form of rostrata without a serrated leaf edge is the variety called 'integra'. Thomposoniana leaves will generally be shorter in length and will have more rigid leaves when compared to rostrata.

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I'm sure you know but keep them on the cold side until spring or they'll get leggy.

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Great looking Yucca......they hate my area....not sure why?

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Nice specimens Aaron. In Clary's DNA study she claims brevifolia is closest to rostrata..........that would be a great test to see if rostrata and brevifolia could hybridize!

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I saw your forecast........you better build an igloo over your yard cause winter is coming.....your high on Monday is 30F.............brrrrrrrr

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She's a beauty! I'm glad they dug it up since they don't like -100F too often! (A little exaggeration but you understand)

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Hi Aaron

Sorry for the long delay. Y. thompsoniana has a serrated leaf edge. Y. rostrata can have a serrated leaf edge. The rostrata form without a serration is called Y. Rostrata v integra. The two rostrata I have are somewhat intermediate......the serration is not pronounced but is there.

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Those are some beautiful Agaves! That hybrid may have so lophantha in it with the strip?

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