COLD HARDY PALMS

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   fertile hardy cocoid hybrids

   November 17, 2020 by climate change virginia

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   I was wondering about some cold hardy cocoid hybrids that are fertile by cocoid I mean butia, queen, jubaea, ect. Thanks.

   

   Last reply by climate change virginia, November 17, 2020
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   Fertilising palms in winter

   November 17, 2022 by Jamil Habib

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   Hi Folks, As winter approaches us in the northern hemisphere, thought I would ask the group a question on the theory that fertilising palms a little bit prior to winter makes them stronger to deal with cold temperatures. I have large palms in the garden that benefitted last winter from this approach albeit I got lucky as the winter was very mild. I did wrap my queens and Washy’s with fleece around the crowns and will follow the same approach again, and will probably fleece the ParaJubaea too. Here is a view of my garden and any recommendations would be greatly welcome. IMG_2141.MOV IMG_2184.MOV

   

   Last reply by Foxpalms, November 28, 2022

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   Fertilizer

   May 9, 2022 by Ltapia

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   I’m currently using sunny land fertilizer anyone have experience with it ? is Palm gain better I have trachys , Mediterranean , robustas? Or any better fertilizer out there ?

   

   Last reply by D Palm, May 16, 2022

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   Fertilizer program

   May 4, 2013 by LI_Pets

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   Planted a group of palms about 30 of them the end of March. none over 6' I'm getting many opinions and frequency and types to use. And how to use them I'm in zone 9A if that maters. Your input would be appreciated.

   

   Last reply by LI_Pets, May 6, 2013
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   Fertilizing after a hard freeze

   January 25 by DAVEinMB

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   Has anyone ever done this? We just had 4 consecutive days where the lows were in the upper teens / low 20s. I hit all my tender palms with some slow release fertilizer with the thought that any spear damage may get pushed out quicker. We're back into the 60s and 70s now so I'm keeping an eye on all of them. Thoughts?

   

   Last reply by Banana Belt, January 28

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   Fertilizing in fall

   November 15, 2021 by Jtee

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   Hi. So I just realized I forgot to fertilize my palms this fall. Is it too late to do so now? Does anyone fertilize in late fall? mom in zone 8b south Alabama. Thanks Ive noticed a lot of my palms are getting yellowish on the fronds today and I’m not sure if it’s just the cold surprising the palms or if they need some nutrients.

   

   Last reply by Fallen Munk, November 21, 2021

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   Fertilizing my palms

   August 22, 2017 by barnabus

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   I live in SC and currently use Carl Pools fertilizer.I have bark mulch around them as well.When its time to fertilize this fall do I rake the mulch back and apply directly to the ground or do I leave a thin layer of mulch,fertilize and then cover with the remaining mulch again. Or do I just throw it on top of the mulch as this looks terrible.I don't want to burn my palms...again. Last time I raked it all back to the ground,fertilized and covered it up and still got some burning.Whats the correct way with mulch? Thanks!

   

   Last reply by Palm crazy, August 24, 2017

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   Fertilizing needles and sabals in zone 7a

   June 16, 2019 by newtopalmsMD

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   I have read not to fertilize palms in zone 7 after july 4. (Needles, sabals and trachy's) I have some palm fertilizer with a three month release time. Can I use this in June? or should I find something with a shorter release time. (I used up my 6 week release in early May) I assume that fertilizer timing is not an issue for my butia and Mediterranean fan which are in 15 gallon pots and will spend particularly cold days in a 40-ish degree garage? Thanks

   

   Last reply by newtopalmsMD, June 18, 2019

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    Fertilizing NOW or wait South Texas?

    February 21, 2023 by MarcusH

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    According to the weather forecast we're in our warm season now. Daytime temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s and mid 50s to mid 60s at night for the entire week and next . Growing season for palms is from March to October ,dates vary . A lot out there in the nature is already blooming and the palm fronds already grow faster. Soil temperature is above 65 for the next few days even if it would drop in the upper 50s in the morning I don't see a problem. Am I good to start my fertilizing with a slow release fertilizer now since it's already February 21st and I don't expect the temperature to drop significantly anymore. What are your experiences with fertilizing pa…

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, February 23, 2023

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    Few braheas

    October 6, 2021 by akaranus

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    Among the best palms for cooler climate gardens. They all saw 3 nights down to -8C in 2017 at my place. Brahea armata, edulis, nitida, super silver, dulcis blue and acuelata. Armata is the fastest, and acuelata slowest.

    

    Last reply by freakypalmguy, October 10, 2021

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    Few garden pics...

    June 20, 2023 by akaranus

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    Warm winter and rainy spring make everything looks great....

    

    Last reply by Dwarf Fan, July 21, 2023

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    Few Island pics from 2004 to 2007.

    November 22, 2023 by Las Palmas Norte

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    I just found these pics from 2004 to '07 taken around Vancouver Island (one from Protection Island) British Columbia (Canada).

    

    Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, November 23, 2023

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    Few shots of some of the Plants in the Yard

    September 21, 2019 by Jcalvin

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    Mule Palm I transplanted last year starting to show out some.

    

    Last reply by Jcalvin, September 22, 2019

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    Filibusta Friday!

    May 13, 2022 by Pee Dee Palms

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    So I've decided that each week, on every Friday, I'll post pictures of my Washingtonia filibusta seedlings. Just so I can document and share the growth of these palms. I already posted a picture of them a little over a week ago, but now the pictures can officially start. The second and third picture are of the ones that seem to be growing the best, this could change and is one of the reasons why I want to document their growth.

    

    Last reply by Pee Dee Palms, May 28, 2022

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    Filibusta growth

    May 5, 2022 by Pee Dee Palms

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    So, I've decided that I am going to start documenting the growth of my seedlings I germinated from old filibustas in MB. The filibustas I got the seeds from have been through every single bad frost we've had for at least the past 20 years. They've seen 8a weather multiple times, without any form of protection. I'm sure the babies are at least hardy to a colder 8a zone, possibly warmer 7b. Remember, this may not seem too impressive, but MB is an extremely humid place, we definitely aren't a desert. These old filibustas took bad freezing rain with lows of the upper teens earlier this year. All of them look unfazed. The main reason I want to do this is because I am going to …

    

    Last reply by Pee Dee Palms, August 16, 2022

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    Filibusta Growth Update and fertilizer tips for seedlings?

    July 25, 2021 by ZPalms

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    My washies are looking good but their growth seemed to have slowed down for some reason because the 3rd strap leaf has been taking a very long time to push through, I wish the other empty bags would germinate I put seeds in them because they looked like they were going to root but so far nothing. I know nothing when it comes to fertilizing plants but when is the proper time to start fertilizing palms in general or do you not fertilize seedling?

    

    Last reply by ZPalms, July 27, 2021

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    Filibusta in Pawleys Island zone 8b

    July 25, 2018 by Brad Mondel

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    Surrounded by dead robustas:

    

    Last reply by Manalto, October 20, 2018

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    Filibusta or Filifera?

    February 12, 2023 by Teegurr

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    Can a filifera have a trunk this thin? It's about 2 feet wide. Fronds have all filifera traits. Damage is from 13 degrees.

    

    Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, February 14, 2023

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    Filibusta Spears Pulled

    April 13, 2021 by boaterboat

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    I thought my Filibusta was doing well after the freeze, but I had several spears pull this afternoon. There is still green on some of the boots. Any thoughts on chances of survival? I protected the heart with Christmas lights and burlap.

    

    Last reply by RyManUtah, June 16, 2021

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    Filifera 360??

    November 17, 2023 by SailorBold

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    Here are a few pictures of my TorC filifera leaves where they meet the petiole... I thought they were interesting so I'm sharing them here.. im curious how different robusta are..

    

    Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, November 18, 2023

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    Filifera damage report 16F 1 2

    December 31, 2022 by NBTX11

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    Low of 16 degrees F. A couple other nights at 19 and 22. All days went above freezing although just barely on one day. No supplemental heat, however the small palms were covered. Large Filifera no damage or frond burn

    

    Last reply by Chester B, January 6, 2023

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    Filifera discoloration/rotting of petiole

    May 8, 2017 by smithgn

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    Hey everyone. I've had this (mostly)Washingtonia Filifera in ground for 2 and a half years now. It has been putting out healthy fronds regularly and seems to be doing okay for the most part. Starting a few months ago, I notice a frond, usually the oldest, starting to get this discoloration seen below. The frond weakens and then bends/droops down. Lately, I've started to notice this on fairly new, upright fronds. Is this something to be concerned about? BTW, the first picture is a picture of the upright, newer frond. The last picture is one of the oldest, drooping fronds.

    

    Last reply by smithgn, May 9, 2017
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    Filifera in Albuquerque

    June 11, 2015 by SailorBold

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    Here is Washingtonia filifera in a valley location of Albuquerque. I am guessing its age to be about 10 or 12 years old. Girthy !

    

    Last reply by realarch, June 18, 2015

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    Filifera leaf shape.. check out that jiggle!

    September 15, 2021 by SailorBold

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    Here is a filifera leaf from one of my TorC Washingtonia.. its huge... and symmetrical.. just thought I'd share an observation.

    

    Last reply by SailorBold, September 15, 2021

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    Filifera or Filbusta in 8a microclimate 1 2

    October 21, 2020 by climate change virginia

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    I was wondering if I should grow a filifera or filbusta in a zone 8a micro climate. The reason I say "micro climate" is because DC is pretty much a micro climat itself we havent gone below 10f since the artic blast of 2013-2014. I am growing date palms and I need something more hardy and fast growing. Thanks for your help.

    

    Last reply by climate change virginia, November 16, 2020

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