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These palms were discovered on actor Jimmy Stewart's ranch in Kona here on the Big Island, Hawaii years ago. George Schattauer was clearing the land with a bulldozer, and because he was a "plant guy," recognized them as something that maybe should be saved. Subsequent analysis verified them as a distinct species. There was no regeneration, due to rats, cows, pigs, goats, whatever, and there were only ten or so plants.
And being on private property, trying to save the species has been problematic. But many seeds have been planted elsewhere now, and there are enough trees around Kona that they have a good chance of hanging around.
We got permission and took a hike up to check them out not too long ago, and here are a couple of pics. I plan on doing a more in depth article with many more pics when I get a chance.
That one tree is estimated at over 100 ft
And being on private property, trying to save the species has been problematic. But many seeds have been planted elsewhere now, and there are enough trees around Kona that they have a good chance of hanging around.
We got permission and took a hike up to check them out not too long ago, and here are a couple of pics. I plan on doing a more in depth article with many more pics when I get a chance.
That one tree is estimated at over 100 ft
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