Two seedlings in yard, 2' tall plant somewhat protected by a nearby bush was only barly hit by 27F (slight leaf burn). 1' tall seedling in back in raised bed with shade cloth lost all but one leaf.
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, Jan 17 2007 09:23 AM
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Posted 17 January 2007 - 09:23 AM
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Posted 17 January 2007 - 01:14 PM
Two specimens:
One, in a five-gallon, about 18" leaf length, no damage, under ficus trees, temps nearby to 24.8 F for three days, probably did not experience such temps.
Another, in the ground, 24" leaf lenght, under a Cedrus deodar, three days of 28-29 F, no damage.
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One, in a five-gallon, about 18" leaf length, no damage, under ficus trees, temps nearby to 24.8 F for three days, probably did not experience such temps.
Another, in the ground, 24" leaf lenght, under a Cedrus deodar, three days of 28-29 F, no damage.
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Posted 18 January 2007 - 09:01 PM
5 year old seedling (very slow palm), approx 12" tall no burn or damage in covered area. Colocasia about 2 feet away melted. Probably got to 28f in this area.
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Posted 19 January 2007 - 03:47 PM
Actinokentia divaricata
2 foot tall plant in ground under heavy tree canopy.
33F, no damage at all.
2 foot tall plant in ground under heavy tree canopy.
33F, no damage at all.
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Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)
10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)
9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)
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Posted 20 January 2007 - 05:45 PM
3 foot tall palm overall. Opening a new leaf right now. Absolutely smashing ! 34- 3 nights
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Posted 20 January 2007 - 06:40 PM
Here's an update:
This specimen was in the ground under the Cedrus deodar of Lust and Desire, four solid nights of 28-29 F (-1 C) at least in the exposed areas.
No damage!
This specimen was in the ground under the Cedrus deodar of Lust and Desire, four solid nights of 28-29 F (-1 C) at least in the exposed areas.
No damage!
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Ah, viva Guada La Habra!
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"If you're going to do it, you might as well overdo it . . . ."
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 07:57 PM
One plant, about 18 inches in 5 gallon, 29 degrees with no damage.
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