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COLD HARDY PALMS

Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.

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  1. Bill Nanaimo

    Can California fan palms grow in zone 8B

    by Bill Nanaimo

    Hi, Has anyone had any luck growing California fan palms in zone 8B or on east/South Vancouver Island? thanks for any info

    Marco67
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  3. Zach K

    Germinating Chamaedorea Radicalis seeds

    by Zach K

    Just ordered some C. radicalis seeds from Ebay. Does anyone have experience germinating them? Would love some tips. Thanks.

    Manalto
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  4. SailorBold

    Washingtonia filifera after 15F (-9C)

    by SailorBold

    Here is damage from 15F (~-9C) on my largest W. filifera... Several snow events less than 2 inches each AND several nights below 20F. The emerging fronds that haven't opened yet appear ok.. but if there is any damage there it might show up later.

    NBTX11
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  5. PalmTreeDude

    My Virginia In-Ground Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

    by PalmTreeDude

    I germinated this Archontophoenix cunninghamiana summer of 2019, and I stuck it in the ground this past spring. I have been wanting to try one with protection just because I thought it would be to have a zone 9b+ palm in a borderlines 7a/7b area. So here it is, my Archontophoenix cunninghamiana with a heating cable just thrown around it covered by an old sheet and a tarp in Central Virginia. I chose this species because I not only like how it looks but because I know they can handle cooler conditions, which is perfect for inside of the protection. I open the bottom flaps to let light in and to give it ventilation during warmer days. It is actually growing inside of the pr…

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  6. JSKeys

    Fruit on Sabal minor heading into fall

    by JSKeys
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    This summer I finally got two of my Sabal minors putting out fruit. All the seeds have firmed up but are still green and aren't fully ripe. Unfortunately we are in fall and while we haven't had a frost yet it won't be long. Will they ripen when we reach low temps and if not if I remove them and let them dry will they still be viable for propagation?

    SeanK
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  7. SALOttawa

    Washingtonia Robustas in Vancouver or Victoria BC?

    by SALOttawa

    Hey, I am visiting Vancouver and Victoria right now. Does anyone know if there are Mexican Fan Palms in either city? I found some TFs, but no robustas so far.

    ShadyDan
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  8. Landasaw

    Need assistance

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  9. Jotoqi

    Any palms for 7a?

    by Jotoqi
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    I am in zone 7a and i’m wondering if there’s any hardy palms?

    DreaminAboutPalms
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  10. EastCanadaTropicals

    Any sabal domingensis x palmetto?

    by EastCanadaTropicals

    Sabal domingensis has a similar native range to carusiaum so I expect a few hybrids.

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  11. Fallen Munk

    Getting ready to germinate Parajubaea torallyi microcarpa seeds

    by Fallen Munk
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    By far the most difficult seeds I've ever had to clean. Germinating tips welcomed!

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  12. oasis371

    Is this a Jubaea or Butia?

    by oasis371

    I had thought it was some species of Butia but growth is VERY slow and leaves are reduplicate.

    Fusca
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  13. NWpalms@206

    More Palms!

    by NWpalms@206

    Some new palms ordered, that I should have all within 2 weeks. Will follow up with pics as they arrive... down to just a handful on the wishlist! (***some of these I have already but 2 always better than 1) -Jubaea - 24" box -jubaea x Syagrus - 20gal -Butia/Jubaea x Butia/Syagrus - 15gal -Butia Odorata x Silver Syagrus "litoralis" - 5gal -Jubaea/Butia F3 x Syagrus Rom- 1gal (x4) -Jubaea x Butia Yatay - Liner size*** -Butia x Parajubaea Torallyi - Liner size*** -Butia x Parajubaea Sunkha - Liner size***

    MarkbVet
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  14. SailorBold

    Random Pics from around the hood

    by SailorBold

    I went for a drive and snapped a few pics..so I thought I would share with a post. There are some randoms in here just for fun. These Washingtonia Hybrids are just amazing to me. While robusta palms wont grow well in the Albuquerque area.. these palms grow pretty nicely despite defoliation.

    Sandy Loam
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  15. jjjemetrious7

    Palms in zone 7b with protection

    by jjjemetrious7

    I live in zone 7b East Coast USA, and I want to know what are less cold tolerant palm trees from zone 8a or above that I can grow with just minimal protection like wrapping or some other easy method in winter. Are there any more different palms that are not Trachycarpus or Sabal that I can protect in winter?

    NC_Palms
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  16. DavidMac

    The Palm Collection at The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens

    by DavidMac

    The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens has been been growing over 35 species of palms in zone 8b http://www.bamboo.caes.uga.edu/palmcollection1.html . Their trials are of particular interest to me as I am an assistant director of Grounds and Landscaping at Florida State University in Tallahassee,FL also in USDA zone 8b and wish to expand the number of palm species planted on campus.If you live in the southeastern portion of the U.S. (or a similar climate) I am interested in your experiences with the species in the list-some I know are iron-clad hardy for us but there are a number of other species in their trial list that we have not tried such as Chamaedorea plumosa and …

    floridagrower
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  17. wxman

    Uncovered in Wisconsin

    by wxman

    Ready for another growing season!

    Tropicdoc
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  18. JMBreland

    Trachycarpus fortunei in zones 9 and warmer

    by JMBreland
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    In preparation for the palm segment of the "Ornamental Grasses and Their Cousins" garden tour at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, I'm realizing that I don't really have a clear answer why Trachycarpus fortunei, windmill palm, tend to not do well in zones 9 and warmer. It is known in palm circles that windmills prefer cooler climates, love clayey soils, and appreciate some shade in zones 8 and warmer, so I realize heat is a factor. Yet, I don't believe that is all of it. I have seen healthy specimens in warm locales. Dr. Wilcox suggested that nematodes are the culprit. For the southeastern US, the areas that are zones 9 and warmer are coastal areas and peninsular Florida.…

    kinzyjr
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  19. palm789

    whats wrong with my windmills

    by palm789

    Hi guys i need advice,the bigger windmill i dug up from my friends garden back in september 2017 and put in pot,it didnt have much roots and growth stopped,and 2 days ago,i transplanted it from pot to ground and noticed that not much roots have grown,what can i do is there a root grow liquid to activate the roots to build more etc?ok second is a sickly fortunei i bought cheap it is yellow but noticed green spears,the tiny pot had no soil and nice rootball but dry,i repotted into draining soil,will this come back? Anything i can buy to resurrect/activate the bigger palm and green both up,thanks

    cm05
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  20. TonyDFW

    Blue palms in zone 8

    by TonyDFW

    Here are some blue cold hardy palms that I have grown as seedlings in Dallas, TX zone 8b. Brahea armata Brahea moorei C. Humilis. “ cerifera”

    Bigfish
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  21. WSimpson

    Trachy takil purchase

    by WSimpson

    I just ordered one from Bamboo Plantation . It should be bigger than PDN plants since it's 1 gallon size . I thought I would post this in case someone else wanted to get one . Will Shipping Information Carrier Shipping Mode Price UPS …

    Jimhardy
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  22. Las Palmas Norte

    Rhopalostylis sapida

    by Las Palmas Norte

    Rhopalostylis sapida - anyone ever try one?

    MarkbVet
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  23. gsytch

    MULE PALMS NOW IN H>D>

    by gsytch
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    This evening, I was looking in the orange H.D. and yes, they had 7gal and 15gal Mule Palms. I was floored. Stuck in the back, lumped with other palms, there were at least 4 of them. I have two planted in my yard, and the one in full sun is growing huge. The one in part sun, half the size. At $79 for a nice 7 gal, I'll include another now. I just could not believe it!

    Tropicdoc
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  24. NCFM

    30 Year Old Washingtonias and Mature Date Palms in Charlotte, NC

    by NCFM

    Check out Palms R Kool's latest video where he shows off some off the palmage on Lake Wylie just outside of Charlotte. Crazy seeing this stuff so far from the coast! The lake must provide a great microclimate

    DAVEinMB
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  25. D Palm

    Growing Bismarck, Queen, Foxtail, Royal and more in Zone 8b N. FL.

    by D Palm

    I live in N Florida in between Lake City, Fl and Jacksonville, Fl. I planted this Royal behind my red shed last summer. It took some leaf damage but had since put out a new spear this spring. I clipped the fronds and moved it to a sunny spot. The root ball has grown about 3x the size and I plan on moving it close to the south side facing part of my house to help protect it more. I mulched the base for winter and threw a blanket over it a couple of times. I travel for work so most of the time these palms are not protected. The only spear pull I had were the queens but they are all nicely recovering and everything is very thirsty waiting for summer rains.

    D Palm
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  26. empireo22

    Washingtonia filifera in Cocoa beach

    by empireo22

    Can anyone confirm that this filifera? It is exposed to salty conditions aswell as high humidity. its trunk was much fatter than the robusta's in the area. http://goo.gl/maps/pMnfR

    NorthFlpalmguy
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