Palo de Izote tree
Palo de Izote is a relative of the Yucca Tree. It is present in almost all gardens and fences here and everywhere in Southeast Mexico and Central America. In my San José el Viejo ruins photo on June 10th, it caught the eye of Patsy. I do not know how she was able to extract it since I do not post large photos, but it was there. Once she pointed it out to me, I was more aware of it. This photo was taken at a house which is only three houses away from my office. I like the wavey wall and the tree heads just above. I wish the sky was better, but we are in the rainy season here (May - October). Please, do forgive my gray skies for a few months.
When people just have arrived in Guatemala, one thing catches their attention: how wonderfully green is everything. This country will be perfect playground for the constant garderner because of its fertile volcanic soil, abundance of water and humidity. Of course, there is a price to pay for everything: here you have to live with 33 volcanoes nearby, 3 of them active, and a copious rainy season. I believe these are the main ingredients that made this country the land of the eternal spring.
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June 19th, 2006
Beautiful shapes, very graphical…
June 25th, 2006
what a coincidence, a week ago I took the same picture. It’s really a beautifull image.
August 9th, 2006
[...] Ruins are everywhere in Antigua. Heck you could even say the whole town is a ruin or a post card from the past. Here you see the rear of the San Jerónimo ruins. I mentioned on June 18th that Palo de Izote is used often as a fence. Well, here is the proof. If you want to know a little more about Palo de Izote, visit the June 18th post. Tags: Antigua Daily Photo / Guatemala / Antigua / San Jerónimo Ruins / Palo de Izote fence [...]
January 2nd, 2007
[...] Palo de Izote tree [...]
August 24th, 2007
Wow, how well would they grow in Florida?
August 24th, 2007
Do you know anyone that sells them?