Updated 3/30/99

Aloha, I live on the island of O`ahu, in the state of Hawai`i. The west side where I live is the dryest area on this island. Down along the beach it is a desert with less than 20 inches of rain a year. Up the valley about 2 1/2 miles where I live at an elevation of about 280 feet its a little weter. Not much maybe another 5 inches in an average year. But we haven't had that average year much lately. I doubt if we have had 10 inches this year (1999). Just to show you what averages mean, in the month of November 1996 we had 22 1/2 inches in 12 days.

I have 2 acres and have been collecting palms for about 5 or 6 years. I now have about 35 different species in the ground and at least 30 more in pots. I have divided my land and planted geographly. You can visit the different continents and see their palms by clicking on the links below. Enjoy your self and drop me a line or two if you have comments.

Africa and Madagascar -- Links fixed 4/28/99

America North, Central and South

Hawai`i -- NEW PICTURES --> 1 December 1999

Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands -- Links fixed 4/28/99

Rain Fall Table for 1999