Monday, May 10, 2021

Jungle Musing

We initially shared this view of the jungle pathway on Facebook recently and was surprised at the number of people asking about the plant on the left (Daphniphyllum macropodum). We have grown this Daphniphyllum macropodum for around four years or so and have others in the garden, fairly unfussy but with large glossy leaves adding to the tropical vibe quite nicely. 

Daphniphyllum macropodum

This part of the garden has had seen some changes over the last year. The bed in the centre - at the fork in the paths, was newly planted last year after removing a bamboo. The pathways were all edged in stone - replacing the log edging that was showing serious signs of decay, and new stepping stones added recently. These flag stones were actually recycled from part of the bottom patio that was excavated for the current pond project (more on that soon I promise!). 

Trachycarpus fortunei with long petiole

We were also reminded of the extra long petioles on some of the Trachycarpus fortunei in this area. The small trunked one just behind the Daphniphyllum macropodum regularly has petioles in excess of two meters (around 7 feet) - Mark for scale.

 Gaz

6 comments :

  1. People referred to my former garden as a "jungle" but it was never even close. Yours is a real tropical jungle!

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    1. Thanks Kris! Although it needs lots of hacking back now :)

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  2. Yay for Daphniphyllum macropodum! More people need to grow it, definitely a jungley tropical sort of plant.

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    1. We were blasé about it but glad that it’s coming into peoples attention now

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  3. Your refreshed path looks wonderful.

    In my area, probably too dry for Daphniphyllum. The foliage is beautiful.

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    1. Lots of drought tolerant lookalike to choose from I can imagine :)

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