A Yard In Fort Pierce

It has been about a year since my last update on my Flamethrower Palm Tree 'Watermelon Form' ( Chambeyronia macrocarpa ).  I purchased this Palm Tree March 2, 2008 at the F.I.T. Plant sale.  I last updated it April 9, 2008.  If you would like to read all of my posts on this particular Tree then CLICK HERE. My Flamethrower Palm Tree is doing great!! Here are some pictures for you to look at.

This first picture is from my last update on April 9,2009.

These next pictures  were taken today August 17,2009.


















See the new shoot coming out.



This last picture is of the base.  I have also placed this nice ground cover in most of my pots now to prevent weeds from coming up. It has been pretty successful, although I don't have a name for it. If you know please inform me!! 

I hope you enjoyed this post. See you again next time!!

A while back I purchased a Red Latan Palm ( Latania lontaroides ).  I finally put it in the ground yesterday.  The Red Latan Palm can grow to heights of 40 feet tall.  They also require cosistantly moist soil and full sun to grow at their best.  It is a good idea to space them about 12 feet apart when planting multiples.  The Red Latan Palm is native to the Mascaregne Islands which are 200kms from Mauritius.

 Here are some pictures of my new addition to the front yard.

Notice the red edges hencing the name Red Latan Palm. They are very sharp too.