Palm tree, Brighton Road, Gateshead
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Palm tree, Brighton Road, Gateshead
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 6 Nov 2009
The tidy, terraced streets in this part of Saltwell conceal some unexpected scenes. Here's a fine example of a mature palm tree flourishing, and flowering, in a tiny front garden. The plant is probably a Cabbage Palm (Cordyline australis), not a true palm but a member of the Agave family. Said to be hardy in the UK down to -7 degrees C.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.946806
Longitude
-1.608586