FREEZE DAMAGE DATA

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   Hydriastele beguinii "Obi Island" surviving 35° unprotected

   January 16, 2021 by John of Ponce

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   I wanted to post a photo of my 3-year-old Hydriastele beguinii ‘ Obi Island Palm that survived despite not being protected and being in an open area of my yard when the temperature dropped to 35 degrees .

   

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   Hydriastele pinangoides

   January 23, 2007 by Trópico

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   At low to mid 40s F, 3 leaf seedlings germinated last spring began to show copperish areas on the leaf tips that covered up to 50% of the leaf area and later turned necrotic, but the stem shows no damage.

   

   Last reply by Trópico, January 23, 2007
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   Hyophorbe indica

   January 15, 2007 by epicure3

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   29 degrees-no damage visible (yet) no frost 33 degrees- Nothing as well. no frost Keeping in mind that damage can show up well into the future, I was surprised to see no damage at all to an exposed champagne palm. It has about 5-5.5' of trunk and carries 5-6 fronds. It is (or was) flowering.

   

   Last reply by DoomsDave, January 18, 2007

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   Hyophorbe indica

   January 16, 2007 by epicure3

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   After 29F low with no frost. Palm covered with large sheet. About 8 feet tall, no trunk. No damage as of yet.

   

   Last reply by quaman58, January 25, 2007
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   Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

   January 16, 2007 by epicure3

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   29 Sun and Tues AM. No frost Extensive browning on all but newest frond. Covered with blanket. Not good.

   

   Last reply by Merlyn, February 19, 2021
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   Hyophorbe lagenicaulis x verschaffeltii (F1)

   January 14, 2010 by cfkingfish

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   Under partial canopy of my Bismarck, 5-6 ft OA (about a 7 gallon size) about 20% burn to exposed horizontal leaves after 29 and 31. Definitely a fast growing keeper!

   

   Last reply by cfkingfish, January 14, 2010
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   Hyophorbe verschaffeltii

   January 16, 2007 by Kim

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   Three plants total: one seedling in a pot under cover, one 2-ft, first winter in ground, one 5-ft, second winter in ground. Lowest low 31, dry. Those in ground noticeably more yellow than before the severe cold, although they were already somewhat yellow. These are planted in a south-facing area close to a garage wall which radiates heat after sundown. Seedling looks fine.

   

   Last reply by Merlyn, February 19, 2021

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   Hyphaene coriacea

   January 17, 2007 by Geoff

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   Even though had one of these totally defoliate year after year in Thousand Oaks, where it would routinely get down to 27F, it always came back fine. This year have a 4' tall split seedling in a raised bed with slight protection from a slatted wood awning nearby showed no damage to temps 27F for 5 hours.

   

   Last reply by freakypalmguy, January 6, 2009
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    Hyphaene thebaica

    March 5, 2011 by Xenon

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    Is anyone growing this in Central Texas, South Louisiana, North Florida or any other place that gets freezes into the low 20sF every 4-5 years? What are your experiences with the cold hardiness of this palm? Thanks, Jonathan

    

    Last reply by sarasota alex, March 14, 2011

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    I'm pretty sure my Royal Palms died...

    August 23, 2010 by sandstorm

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    We have several royal palms in our yard and I think that this past winter killed over half of them. We are relatively new homeowner and they were here when we purchased the house. This past winter in Central FL (Brevard County) had several days in a row when the temp was not out of the 30's. About 8 or so of our trees now look like nubs. The center piece broke off and the top portion of what is left is mushy (like it is rotten inside). Could we cut the tree down to where it is solid and would it grow back from that or are they a total loss? Thanks for any information - Sandy

    

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    Interesting 2006-7 Californian freeze damage report data

    August 9, 2016 by john_tas

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    https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&ved=0ahUKEwjOhKfu_bPOAhWEFJQKHbo8DXkQFggZMAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.palmgardensbergstrom.com%2Ffreeze_2007%2F06-08-article.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFCv9NSli4XPq-0e4yo-jZhVX995w&sig2=M5ZahHDWTmIYYLnsMa8b5w

    

    Last reply by john_tas, August 9, 2016
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    It's hot in GA

    June 28, 2015 by Gdobbs

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    Hi I'm a fairly new member and somewhat new to palms even though my wife says it looks like we live in Florida with all the tropical plants around my house. The temps have been outrageous so far and we have not even been hit with July yet. I just planted another windmill Palm medium sized and did a good job except the sun got really bright and hot as I was cutting the pot away. The roots were only exposed for about 30 seconds because everything was prepped prior but now it is in transplant shock from too much sunlight. I have a makeshift roof over it and will probably leave it for about 3 weeks taking it off every now and then to let it acclimate to the bright sun. Mine …

    

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    Itaya amicorum

    January 14, 2010 by cfkingfish

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    has desiccated leaf segments (about 10% of leaf material), but overall looks very good. This is after 29 and 31F under Bismarck canopy and a blanket just dropped on it. It is about a 5 gallon size.

    

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    2022 January 2022 Florida Freeze Report 1 2

    February 2, 2022 by kinzyjr

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    This topic is started to document the cold damage, or hopefully lack thereof, due to the cold spell. Initially, it looks like most of the damage done locally was due to frost. As you get outside of town, the damage can get pretty severe on the "high-9b/low-10a" palms that have become more common due to the advent of Lethal Bronzing. I'll begin with this photo I captured west of the airport on Medulla Rd. The damage didn't even wait for the warmup to manifest. For my own garden, I'm going to wait until it warms up to do my report. There may be palms that look undamaged now that will show damage after the next three days go over 80F. There may also be palms tha…

    

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    2025 January 2025 Cold Damage Florida and SE USA

    January 25 by Bkue

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    So far not much frost. Only thing noticeable is a decent size bottle palm with frosty spotted lower fronds. Anybody else have issues? Arecas, Christmas, bananas, coconuts, royals all look good so far.

    

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    Juania australis

    January 17, 2010 by AJQ

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    I have 2 which took 3 weeks of sub zero temps with at least 2 excursions to -4c/24.8v and 2 lower dips to -5c/23f. Some white spotting on the smaller one, the larger one looks a lot healthier. Regards Andy.

    

    Last reply by AJQ, July 9, 2010

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    Jubaea chilensis

    January 23, 2007 by Jon T

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    Six-foot jubaeas: Two nights fourteen degrees, 14 hours below freezing, numerous nights below 20, fifteen nights below 25...drumroll...NO DAMAGE. OK, tiniest bronzing of distal leaflets, ONLY on oldest 2-3 fronds. Ten other jubaeas, from straps in planter to 8 feet, no protection, very light- to no apparent damage, almost two weeks since coldest weather.

    

    Last reply by gyuseppe, January 16

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    Jubaea x Butia

    June 3, 2007 by NCpalmqueen

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    I put a very small JxB in the ground in 2006. It had no characteristic leaves on it before winter hit. We had a low of 16. It was covered with a piece of plastic to keep it's head dry. In April one deformed spear grew out. No spear pulls. That's it. No other damage. Amazing! It's growing like a charm now.

    

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    Jubaea x Butia x Syagrus

    July 26, 2011 by NCpalmqueen

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    In zone 7b/8a, and with some protection (cover plus light bulb at base for heat), all spears pulled in spring 2011. However, it regrew and by mid summer, it looks healthy. Coldest temp. 15f. No days with high temp lower than 32f.

    

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    Jubaea X Syagrus romanzoffiana (JxS or JxQ)

    December 7, 2015 by Tom in Tucson

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    This entry of 31°F is just to start the new topic. Five gallon under Acacia (high, open and light canopy). First year exposed to cold. No visible damage after one week. Tom Birt - Casas Adobes, AZ Hi 81°, Lo 44°

    

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    Jubeopsis caffra

    January 18, 2007 by BS Man about Palms

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    For some reason I have aquired at least 5 of these from good 1 gal size to hefty 5's. Some sheet covered, some not. 4 nights under 30F, 2 of those at 26F can't see any damage. Small ones seem more susceptable to root rot than cold...

    

    Last reply by iwan, March 6, 2018

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    Kentiopsis magnifica

    January 16, 2007 by BS Man about Palms

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    Large 5 gal, probably 15 gal size. under shade cloth and sheet with light. saw 32F. I'm almost afraid to say it looks perfect!!

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, January 16, 2007
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    Kentiopsis oliviformis

    January 16, 2007 by MattyB

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    Kentiopsis oliviformis, in ground, 4 feet overall. 24.1F, no frost, no canopy, planted next to a 5 foot fence and covered up w/ a sheet. No Damage.... except the oldest leaf is on it's way out now about a week after the freeze. It was about time anyway so not a major issue. A new leaf opened last week and even it shows no damage.

    

    Last reply by RedRabbit, January 27, 2018
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    Kentiopsis piersoniorum

    January 16, 2007 by BS Man about Palms

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    Sitting right next to my Magnifica. A big 5 gal, under shadecloth and sheet over that. 500watt light under cover with them, temp sensor on top of pot hit 32F. Appears to be fine, knock on wood.

    

    Last reply by neoflora, January 20, 2007
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    Kentiopsis pyriformis

    January 19, 2007 by MattyB

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    Kentiopsis pyriformis 5 gallon size plant, in a pot under a heavy tree canopy. 33F, no damage whatsoever.

    

    Last reply by BS Man about Palms, June 4, 2009

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