FREEZE DAMAGE DATA

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   Toasted Coconut

   December 4, 2019 by jimmyt

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   This is not the method I suggest for toasted coconut! Potted Hawaiian coconut palm exposed to sudden temperature of 26 F for several hours at the end of October 2019. It is now in the ICU recovering and according to the doctors will need extensive rehabilitation. Please don't torture your coconuts like this.

   

   Last reply by jimmyt, December 9, 2019
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   Trachycarpus Bulgaria

   April 17, 2021 by Philly J

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   Please remove if this Trachy species is actually another one already listed and this is not the official name. Prepping for zone 3b in two years. The cost of protection and electricity will be worth it to have the only palm surviving (God Willing!) in the ground in Saskatchewan.

   

   Last reply by Philly J, April 18, 2021

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   Trachycarpus Fortunei

   April 15, 2007 by Chipdoo

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   Zone 7a, LI, NY. Endured 25-30 degree temps with no damage at all. Then seen about 14 degree temps with strong winds for about 2-3 days (felt like it was zero with wind chill). Entire plant turned light green and thinned out. No burn signs. Covered it with plastic and added x-mas lights afterwards. Very cold temps followed 15-20 degrees for a month? Uncovered about 4 weeks ago and dark green color is coming back and looking real healthy. Also have a potted Fortunei which I left in the garage during all this cold. Tips began to turn brown. Pot seems like it was frozen. I moved it indoors. Center spear began to turn yellow/white. After about 2 weeks indoors, be…

   

   Last reply by Allen, September 4, 2022

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   Trachycarpus geminisectus

   January 11, 2015 by Vinc

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   No damage after -13 °C (8.6 °F) and persistent frost during 4 days. Plant 30 cm tall, devided leaves.

   

   Last reply by Toddmin, July 22, 2020

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   Trachycarpus latisectus

   January 15, 2009 by kristof p

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   Trachycarpus latisectus, seedling (third winter) two weeks with moderate freezes and heavy frost between -4°C/25°F and -6°C/21°F and one night with -8.5°C/17°F and days of only 0°C/4°C (32°F/39°F)... much to my surprise it shows no damage(as yet)!

   

   Last reply by plamfrong, June 29, 2009
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   Trachycarpus latisectus

   January 17, 2007 by Geoff

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   Have three of these planted around the yard. Two along the east side of the house where sun hit first... also some Brugmansias overhead. No damage on the 27F night of the big freeze... but 6" seedling in lawn totally unprotected is basically killed... 8 days later, and this 'killed' seedling still has green in newest leaf... think it might make it. http://davesgarden.com/journal/j/si/114377/

   

   Last reply by Tropicdoc, November 28, 2019

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   Trachycarpus manipur

   January 15, 2009 by kristof p

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   T. manipur , juvenile plant. two weeks with moderate freezes and heavy frost between -4°C/25°F and -6°C/21°F and one night with -8.5°C/17°F and days of only 0°C/4°C (32°F/39°F)... moderate leaf damage on most leaves...

   

   Last reply by JLeVert, May 27, 2014
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   Trachycarpus martianus

   January 16, 2007 by Patrick

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   23 degrees, some leaf damage on a young plant. Minor browning. No protection. 10 days after original post most of the leaves are turning brown. Damage is showing much more. Plant will probably live

   

   Last reply by Tropicdoc, January 16, 2017
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    Trachycarpus nana

    January 19, 2007 by Geoff

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    OK... so this is a dinky seedling still with 'strap leaves' though most recent leaf starting to show a bit of 'faness' to it. fully exposed in open area to 27F for 5 hours plus no frost. Plant killed. Yikes! Second plant, in a raised planter, right next to a seedling Archontophoenix purpurea that was killed outright, shows burn on all its leaves... but will be OK.

    

    Last reply by Austinpalm, July 3, 2018
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    Trachycarpus oreophilus

    January 15, 2009 by kristof p

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    Trachycarpus oreophilus, small seedling (2nd winter). two weeks with moderate freezes and heavy frost between -4°C/25°F and -6°C/21°F and one night with -8.5°C/17°F and days of only 0°C/4°C (32°F/39°F)... to my surprise i see no damage at all!

    

    Last reply by Zayin, August 6, 2009
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    Trachycarpus princeps

    February 5, 2020 by RyManUtah

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    18F low and 15 hours below freezing. Minor cosmetic damage to outmost frond, where it was touching the wind box I put over it. Seedling in ground.

    

    Last reply by RyManUtah, February 6, 2020

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    Trachycarpus sp. "nova"

    December 25, 2013 by Ovar

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    Hi, I have a question for you, on this species of Trachycarpus. A bought this species in spring 2012. This palm, grow very fast. The fastest than all my Trachycarpus. But I do not know how it is resistant to frost? Whence comes this species of Trachycarpus? I post photos later .

    

    Last reply by Joe NC, August 10, 2020

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    Trachycarpus Takil

    April 15, 2007 by Chipdoo

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    Zone 7a, LI, NY Endured the same temps as described for my Fortunei (14 degrees w/ strong winds). This one was left uncovered about 4 days. Its a small 1 1/2 footer in the ground. Suffered bad leaf burn but appears to be alive!

    

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    Trachycarpus wagnerianus

    January 6, 2009 by freakypalmguy

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    27F and many hours and nights at or below freezing with many mornings with short periods of light frost. Obviously no damage, just figured I would put it here for any newbies. This one should take mid teens no problem.

    

    Last reply by Texeltropics, November 5, 2011
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    Trachycarpus winsan

    July 3, 2018 by Austinpalm

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    A two-three year old plant approximately 2-feet tall to top of frond succumbed to 36 consecutive hours below freezing with an ultimate low of 17F. The palm was under live oak canopy. The spear pulled and all fronds were brown approximately 2 weeks after the cold weather event. Approximately 1 month later at the oncoming of spring, I cut into the stem and found the green growing point. I removed all dead material and treated with hydrogen peroxide. A new spear began to grown, but aborted after about 1 week and expired.

    

    Last reply by TexasColdHardyPalms, July 3, 2018
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    Trithrinax

    February 1, 2007 by PalmGuyWC

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    No one has reported on Trithrinax yet. It's no secret that they are extreamly cold hardy and will take the mid teens but one of mine is getting cold tested for the first time. That is T. biflabellata. (aka, schizophylla) It's the dwarf of the group. Mine is 17 years old and only about 3.5' in heigth and has 6 heads. It's growing in an exposed area and looks fine after 23F. It was covered with white frost many nights this year. No damage what so ever, and appears to still be slowly growing through this misserable winter. My other two species are T. campestris and acanthocoma (aka. brasiliensis), both very hardy. Dick

    

    Last reply by Austinpalm, January 8, 2018

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    Trithrinax campestris

    January 13, 2016 by Tom in Tucson

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    Although there is some data already compiled here, I think it is simpler to look up each species or hybrid separately. 27.7°F - no damage after 3 weeks. One in the ground (2 gal.) and a 1 gal. still in the pot. Both without any canopy or other protection. Tom Birt - Casas Adobes, AZ Hi 63°, Lo 32°

    

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    Unexpected above freezing frost for: royal palm, Queen, King, foxtail, red Latan, thrinax radiata. Damage study

    December 11, 2023 by Goodepalms

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    had a frost at above freezing, I’m curious to see and share how my more tender tropicals withstood it, this was a tragic mistake of mine not protecting them to be safe, but it can be an educational experience for us all, I’ll post updates to how they’re doing. Also please share results with what you’ve experienced with me, I’m anxious as what to expect. 72402901698__B6755D22-187D-43C8-9E6F-CAAB1FE31E52.MOV 72402936937__484377A7-E068-4474-B2F6-53A3B23C26F7.MOV

    

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    Veitchia arecina

    January 16, 2007 by epicure3

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    Low of 29 on Sat AM. No frost Inventory includes: 2 triples about 14 feet tall with about 10 feet of trunk. Each has about 8 fronds. 1 has freeze damage on one frond of the largest stem. The smaller stems show no damage. The other triple shows not damage as of yet. 1 single about 8 feet tall with about 5 feet of trunk shows no damage due to being protected with heat. 1 other triple with stems of equal size are about 10 feet tall with about 6-7 feet of trunk. No damage visible yet.

    

    Last reply by tikitiki, January 22, 2009
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    Veitchia joannis

    February 3, 2013 by Kostas

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    Its surprising there arent many cold hardiness reports on this so beautiful species. I decided to try it anyway after reading a post of Eric(Erin in Orlando) mentioning 2 mature V. joannis surviving -3C. Anyway,here is my report: 1m tall Veitchia joannis planted last summer,in a good microclimate and relatively close to a retaining wall(retaining 3meters of soil on the other side of it),experienced multiple hail events and a low of around -1C to -1,5C at the coldest part of the night, just before sunrise,with just slight leaf edge damage of 1-2mm Its already 2 weeks from the last cold and temperatures have been very high all this time,even allowing growth on Bism…

    

    Last reply by Phoenikakias, March 28, 2022

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    Veitchia metiti

    January 1, 2011 by quaman58

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    I got a couple of these seedlings about 2 years ago from Floribunda. I was expecting a vry marginal grower, but these have proven to be the most robust Veitchias I have. They've grown well, they stay outside all year, & so far they have not ever cold spotted. They are still in pots, under canopy. Not intimating that they're the palm of the future for SoCal, just that they've seen temps regularly in the 30'sf with no trouble. Better than any other Veitchia I've ever had.

    

    Last reply by peachy, April 12, 2018

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    Verschaffeltia splendida

    January 17, 2010 by Rusty on Pine Is.

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    Verschaffeltia splendida , bronzing on all but one leaf, and that single one is off color.......grown under canopy, so no frost although had spotty areas in the open, lowest here abt 34.5 during the 7-10 day event. I would guess that this is less acute injury and is more chronic damage, largely precursed by the prolonged below 40 temps.

    

    Last reply by naraj, August 14, 2013
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    Wallichia densiflora

    January 17, 2007 by DoomsDave

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    Three plants, all in five gallon pots, under ficus trees, nearby exposed area saw three days of night-long 24.8 F, and another day of 28.7 F, no damage so far. Canopy counts . . . .

    

    Last reply by Mauna Kea Cloudforest, December 18, 2013
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    Wallichia disticha

    January 17, 2007 by Geoff

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    No damage to this plant 6' tall over all to temps 27F for 5 hours +. Note that Syagrus schizophylla, which touches this plant, about the same height, was badly damaged by freeze.

    

    Last reply by Rafael, May 12, 2017

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    Washingtonia filifera

    January 18, 2007 by iwan

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    No damage noted on trunking specimens. Still working on the temp numbers, but 16 out of 18 days below freezing. Most days 12+ hours below freezing, rebounding to mid-40's. Official lows in Madera and Fresno in low 20's. Some frost every day, but nowhere near as heavy as normal 28-32F freezes. No overhead canopy.

    

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