Mike's Monster Part 3
Mike's Empress Splendor is now standing tall at 18 feet and shows no sign of slowing down. Believe it or not, Mike has another Empress Splendor that's up to 16 feet tall in his backyard. Incredible!
Mike's Monster Part 2
This beast of a tree continues to tower with only 4 and a half months of growth under its belt! Soon Mike's going to need a bigger camera lens. :)
Empress Avenue
Don Stahlman, also from Lecanto, FL, lives across the street from Rene Lemelin. Here Don is pictured with his Empress Splendor, which sports beautifully dark green coloured leaves. Looks great Don!
Taking It Easy
Here's a picture of Rene Lemelin's Empress and his 7-Year Old Boston Terrier, Willie - who knows exactly where to find shade. Willie likes to take his naps under Rene's Empress Splendors when the Florida sun gets a little too hot!
83 In 84
This picture is of Rene Lemelin from Lecanto, FL looking 'over head' at his Empress Splendor that has grown 83 inches in 84 days. That's just under an inch of growth per day. Incredible!
Mike's Monster
After only 3 months Mike's tree had grown to 12.5 feet. That's just over 4 feet of growth per month!
Standing Tall
Check out this Empress Splendor standing just taller than Mike Appell from Neptune, Florida. This tree was planted in Mid-May of 2009 and has been the common topic of conversation with Mike's neighbours this summer.
Elephant Ears
What's that blocking out the sun? A cloud? Nope, just a bunch of ginormous Empress leaves! Imagine the shade provided once this tree grows a few months older!?
Beware Of Magnum
This tree was planted last spring in Lady Lakes, Fl by Kris Gehman. As you can see, Magnum (Kris' Dog) ensures other wildlife steers clear of their Empress Splendor! ;) Thanks for the excellent picture!
We Caught You!
There she is, hugging trees again! This Empress is 6 years old.
The Treelady Right Where She Belongs
She is standing next to one of the 4 year old trees. They're just beautiful...
Closest Thing to Heaven On Earth (Part 2)
This is the second picture taken from the back. Looks like it goes on forever!
Closest Thing to Heaven On Earth (Part 1)
This is the first picture taken from the front.
Dublin, Georgia Plantation In Bloom
A 4 year plantation!
Mr. Donaldson's Plantation in Georgia
These trees have three year old root systems and 2 year old above ground growth. Look at them go!
Talk Of The Neighborhood In St. Peters, MO - Part 4
Look at what a little fertilizer can do for this tree. David is standing next to a 4 month old tree. - Taken on September 7, 2008. Special thanks to the McClorys for sending these photos. They've already purchased another for spring!
Talk Of The Neighborhood In St. Peters, MO - Part 3
David no longer sits next to the tree because it is now taller than his 5'5" frame. The tree is now 3 months old - taken on August 17, 2008.
Talk Of The Neighborhood In St. Peters, MO - Part 2
Here is David next to the tree on July 27, 2008. The tree is now 2 1/2months old! Look at the size of those beautiful leaves!
Talk Of The Neighborhood In St. Peters, MO - Part 1
David & Helen McClory planted our Empress Tree on Mother's Day - May 11, 2008 and are the talk of their neighborhood! Here is a picture of David sitting next to a 2 month old Empress Splendor Tree. This picture was taken on July 6th, 2008.
Davids and Goliaths
Look at the pine trees that are 16 years old growing next to 8 year old Empress Trees. What trees do you think will be harvested first???
Amazing Tree (Part 2)
Wendy next to the same tree in Georgia that is now 6 years old. Amazing is right!
Amazing Tree (Part 1)
Wendy next to a 2 year old Empress Tree in Georgia.
Splendors In Paradise (Part 2)
Here is Mr. Godwin Esaki standing next to the same tree on 7-27-08. Mr. Godwin is 5'8" tall. We are excited to see the success he is having with his plantation. Mahalo, Godwin!!
Splendors In Paradise (Part 1)
Mr. Godwin Esaki has planted a 1,000 tree plantation in Kauai, Hawaii. The Empress Splendors were planted at the end of April in 2008. On 7-15-08, Godwin's daughter, who is 5'6", is standing next to a tree.
At A Rapid Pace (Part 3)
Another update from Greg Bruner. His Splendor is doing amazing! That is a picture perfect tree. :)
60" - July 20th 2008, 68" - July 27th 2008, 74" - Aug. 3rd 2008 (1-1/4" Diameter at 1" above ground)
How Fast Will This Tree Grow? (Part 3)
Here is the same tree again from the Forbes. This picture was taken on July 26, 2008. (On July 4th it was only to the fence line. Look how fast it has exceeded the height of the wall.) The Forbes are well on their way to a fabulous shade tree!
How Fast Will This Tree Grow? (Part 2)
Here is the tree from John & DeDe Forbes on July 4, 2008. The tree is now reaching the height of their block wall - which is 6 ft. tall.
How Fast Will This Tree Grow? (Part 1)
John & DeDe Forbes from Gilbert, AZ wanted a tree to shade the west side of their home from the hot Arizona sun and to provide them some privacy from their neighbors. They planted the tree in the fall of 2007. Here it is in April 2008.
At A Rapid Pace (Part 2)
Here is another update on Greg Bruner's Empress Splendor in Plano, TX. Look at it go!
34" - June 22nd, 40" - June 29th, 46" - July 6th, 52" - July 13th
See What A Little TLC Can Do
Mr. Bill Farley from McKinney, TX shared this picture with us. Look at the perfect planting location and the TLC this Empress Splendor Tree was given. Great job, Bill!
At A Rapid Pace (Part 1)
Located in Plano, TX this Splendor shows no indication of slowing down!
Tree height: May 25th 2008 - 17", June 1st 2008 - 20.5", June 8th 2008 - 24", June 15th 2008 - 29"
Blossom Cluster
Special thanks to Mary Taleric for sending in some photos of her beautiful Empress located here in Phoenix.
The Perfect Ornamental
3 year old Empress Tree located in Phoenix.
10 Year Old Growing Wild
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Is there a tree pruner in the area? This is what happens when you leave me on my own...
Thick Shade
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And the tree stands alone. (6 Years Old)
Oh, Canada!
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I can't see my neighbours anymore!
Concealing The Brick
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A Scottsdale, AZ. tree blocks the view of a retaining wall.
6 Year Old Georgia Shade Tree
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Baby Empress grows in the shade of it's 6 year old mother. Don't turn around! That's a lumber mill behind you...
Arizona Desert
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These two year old's can handle the heat.
Baby Empress
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Only four months old on the stump, after being cut down. What a rebound!
3 Weeks Apart
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They grow fast, so make sure you plant them in the ground as soon as possible!
Perfect Starter Plantation
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Young Georgia Plantation in Spring
Tree Hugger
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Wendy wrapping her arms around an 11 year old Empress at a plantation in Paraguay. Can you imagine how much bigger it would be if it had been pruned!?
