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Posted by Sam TN <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Sam+TN' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/16/2019, 10:14 am

Some of you may remember Alex that used to post here. I saw a Facebook post from Phil who also used to post here that Alex has passed away suddenly. Alex was from the Atlanta area and was a very knowledgeable and kind fellow in my years of interaction with him on this board and the botanical world has lost a good friend. I just thought some of you may want to know.

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Posted by Derek in NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Derek+in+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/16/2019, 11:58 am, in reply to "Sad news"

I am so sad to hear this, thanks for letting us know. I always enjoyed his posts and photos.

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Posted by Stan Hayward CA <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Stan+Hayward+CA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/16/2019, 12:03 pm, in reply to "Sad news"

I do. Nice guy who would do plant hunts with Phil,even gave him a rare gem like Ficus roxburghii.
Sorry to hear it.

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Posted by WSimpson NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=WSimpson+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/16/2019, 3:00 pm, in reply to "Sad news"

That is sad to hear .
I always liked his insights on plants posted on the board . I always looked forward to opening his messages pertaining to my plants .
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 19F 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F(2021)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.7F ; 30 Year 12.36F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

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Posted by Jane Vero Beach FL <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Jane+Vero+Beach+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/16/2019, 6:15 pm, in reply to "Sad news"

Terrible news... I never met him in person but always liked his postings here and appreciated his advice...human life is so fragile..
I remember somebody said: "Open every day in the morning like a precious present.."

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Posted by Lucas West Arkansas <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Lucas+West+Arkansas' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/16/2019, 10:42 pm, in reply to "Sad news"

So sad.
I remember him posting on here in 2010 when I first started visiting this board. Haven't seen him post in a good while.

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Posted by Jim in Iowa <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Jim+in+Iowa' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/17/2019, 9:24 am, in reply to "Sad news"

Was Alex the lawyer( ? ) that had recently moved?

So sorry to hear this...hope Phil is doing well....
rest of you guys too!

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Posted by Tommy Nashville-Miami <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Tommy+Nashville-Miami' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/17/2019, 2:50 pm, in reply to "Sad news"

He still was posting here. He posted on 11/14 down below on Will's post. I remember when he arrived on this board back in the day. I had just gotten a friend request from him so I'm sure this was unexpected. Praying for his family.

"Oh, Dixie Land, I hope you understand
When I miss my Tennessee Home
And I've been away way too long
I can't see this world unless I go
Outside my Southern Comfort Zone"- Brad Paisley

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Posted by Jim Wilmington DE 7a <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Jim+Wilmington+DE+7a' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/17/2019, 2:58 pm, in reply to "Sad news"

I guess we're talking about Alex Wolcott.

Tremendous presence on the board, more so in years gone by.

I think one of his biggest plant triumphs was doing well with Phoenix Canariensis in Atlanta. That's usually a Zone 9 tree. But he was able to get some good size on his in Atlanta despite the winters there.

I was under the impression that he was not a very old man.

Gosh, such a shame, this news. I'll never forget him.

Jim, Wilmington, DE, 7a
Last 30 Years Avg. Winter Low: 7.50F
Last 20 Years Avg. Winter Low: 8.35F
Last 10 Years Avg. Winter Low: 8.40F
Favorite Palms: Species: Phoenix Canariensis / Genus: Sabal

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Posted by TonyDFW <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=TonyDFW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/18/2019, 10:31 am, in reply to "Sad news"

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=alexander-woollcott&pid=194750189

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Posted by Steve NJ z7a <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Steve+NJ+z7a' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/21/2019, 7:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Sad news"

I enjoyed his posts going back quite a while.

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Posted by Rob Cookeville Tn <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Rob+Cookeville+Tn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/22/2019, 10:21 am, in reply to "Re: Sad news"

Such terrible news. He loved life and family.
Heartwarming to read his passions.
I once took Alex a 5 foot long box stuffed with surprise lilies but I couldn't reach him when I got to Atlanta several years ago.
Prayers continue for his family during this tragic transition. Thanks for sharing friends.

part of the community for 25 years

Rob Cookeville Tn since (2013)
Robz7a Cumberland plateau (2000-2013)
Rob z6b TN (1996-2000)

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Posted by Kris OK <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Kris+OK' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/24/2019, 10:17 am, in reply to "Sad news"

Condolences to his friends and family. I remember seeing a post from him just about a month ago. Alex will be missed by many. His wealth of knowledge will live on in memories and postings.

A Christmas poem shared by Alex

http://trachy.eu/cgi-bin/hardy.cgi?function=2&index=88B0D4498ECE23A1

part of the community for 25 years

Rob Cookeville Tn since (2013)
Robz7a Cumberland plateau (2000-2013)
Rob z6b TN (1996-2000)

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Posted by Ken-Charlotte <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Ken-Charlotte' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 12/30/2019, 9:02 am, in reply to "Sad news"

Alex was perennially a knowledgeable, insightful and constructive poster. Really enjoyed learning more of his body of work in his obit, sadly. He will be sorely missed.

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