Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

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  1. strongylodon

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    A visit to the Gardens yesterday, we haven't been there since '11.
    Mediterranean rather than Sub Tropical. A few of the more unusual trees.
    The well known ancient Cork Oak, Quercus suber.
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    Pseudopanax ferox. The drooping habit always look like it is dying!
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    Davidia involucrata, Hankerchief Tree.
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    Woolemi Pine.
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    Cercidiphyllum japonica.
    cercidiphyllum jap.JPG

    Dacrydium cupressinum.
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    • Victoria

      Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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      Very interesting but I don't know half or more of them. :heehee:
       
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        Nor do I!!!!!:biggrin:
         
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