The pergola is 11 ft tall and the torch gingers are either side - the left side one is smaller as a tree (since gone) depleted the soil there.
The fishtail palm in the centre was half the size 2 years ago, and the passiflora vitifolia covering the pergola was grown from seed 18 months ago. it is very satisfying as some things grow really well, but cultivars from Europe can't cope with the fierce sun even though the local varieties are fine. Coleus for example - the locals root without a thought but varieties from Europe have to be nursed along in shade. Thats why my compost bin is always full - bury your mistakes!!!!