The four year old Washingtonia Robusta in my backyard is really starting to mature into a nice sized, beautiful and commanding palm. I intentionally planted it at an angle so that it would grow out and away from the garage, allowing for more space for the massive leaves. I sited is close to garage hoping that the barrier would provide a slight microclimate for the young plant. Well, with lots of protection and ample fertilizer, it's doing quite nicely. This photo was taken today. To give an idea of it's size, I'm 5'6" 1/2 (when you're this short, you always include the 1/2 inch).
The bananas, Muso Basjoo, which can partially be seen to the left, are magnificent. They have to have hit 12 feet by now, and I'm really hoping for some bananas. Unfortunately the size of the W. Robust on the one side, and the bananas on the other, is resulting in a mostly shaded siting for my Pindo Palm, which also is chugging along.
