COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Sabal Louisiana Growth 1 2
by Allen- 4 followers
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Here is the progression of my Sabal minor "Louisiana". That is the best ID we can come up with for this palm 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
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Can someone ID this fat trunk palm in zone 8b?
by palmofmyhand- 1 follower
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I stumbled upon this fat trunk palm which looks like some kind of phoenix variety. Does anyone know exactly which one? I would say sylvestris but I have never seen one with such a huge trunk.
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Palms for 8a/8b Greenville SC
by Palmerr- 1 follower
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Hello! a Friend of mine would like some palms from me but i dont know anything hardy there besides Sabal Palmetto , Pindo, Euro, Needle, Sabal Birm Louis and Minor anything else?
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Some of the first palms I purchased
by Jonathan Haycock- 1 follower
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Been a while since I’ve stood in front of these Trachycarpus. Some of the first I acquired after getting interested in palms some 21+ years ago. Planted at my old mans property in Kingswinford, West Midlands, UK. Who knew back then they were the first of many dots that connected, leading to us ultimately emigrating to Australia. Trachycarpus fortunei Trachycarpus takagii
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A few questions about winter boxes
by PashkaTLT- 1 follower
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Hello guys, I live in 6b, close to 7a. My planted palms (zone 6-8) did very well last (and their first) winter inside my boxes with mulch & heat cables/Christmas lights. But this year I've added a couple of zone 9 palms (Pygmy date palm & Washingtonia Robusta) and I'm a little worried about them. A few questions: 1) I need to make new boxes for them and I wonder if 1/2" thickness is enough, or it's risky, and I should go for 1"? This what I use (rigid insulation foam panels): https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-FOAMULAR-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-3-Square-Edge-Rigid-Foam-Board-Insulation-Sheathing-36L/100320356?MERCH=REC-_-fbr-_-100320356-_-0…
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Did somebody say something about "FALL?"
by Dartolution- 9 replies
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HAHA - Oh I tease. October has been kind to the garden this year (with the exception of rain). With temps this month staying in the 80's/50's for the most part aside from a quick 2 day cool snap mid-month it's been quite wonderful. Our 10 day shows highs in the 80s and lows around 60 which I will take as long as mother nature wants to provide it! Nabbed a few image from the gardens: Hopefully the rack of namwahs has some time to mature. (doubtful) but one can wish.
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Palms of Augusta, GA 1 2 3
by Emman- 2 followers
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Inspired by the palms of Myrtle Beach thread, I took pics of palms and other subtropical vegetation in the Augusta metro area There are palmettos, butias, washingtonians, phoenix palms, and even a queen palm
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Silver saw palmetto in Austin TX area?
by Calosphace- 8 replies
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Anyone know of one in Austin or at least central TX? I'm moving there and wanted a little north Florida corner and this is my favorite local palm species. I hear they are difficult outside of their native range though. I do plan on getting the two native palms (Sabal mexicana and Sabal minor) and bringing one of my Needle palms with me so all those should be reliable with decent siting. I also plan on having several evergreen canopy plants established e.g. local live oak, juniperus, I'm researching into viability of nearest pinus species
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Windmill Palm barley grown
by Colin1110082- 3 replies
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Hello, in may I bought 2 Trachycarpus Fortunei seedlings and planted them in 3 gallon pots and one has grown a bit and the other has grown small fronds. Why is this? Both get full sun almost all day and I water once a week. Thanks
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Questions regarding Sabal spp.
by Neolitsea- 1 follower
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Hi, I have two questions regarding Sabal spp.; The first question is; is there any reliable way to identify Sabal spp. when they are at strap leaf stage or just beyond it? I have sown flats of S. palmetto, S. minor, S. minor 'Louisiana', S. miamiensis, and S. mexicana (received as S. × brazoriensis, but the size of the seeds indicates otherwise), but the table I had placed them had collapsed and now they have all mixed up. I could separate S. mexicana from the others by the difference in the size of their seeds (and to a degree, width of the strap leaf), and my previous experience with S. palmetto and S. minor indicates that S. palmetto tend to produce palmate leaves…
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Winterization Ideas Windmill Palm Zone 7a
by NEOhioPalmFanatic24- 1 follower
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Hello All, I have asked in other groups and there has been response sadly I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to protect windmill palms in the winter time? I would like to create this sooner than later as I have a busy fall ahead of me. Any ideas/instructions are much appreciated! Thank you all!
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Sabal Causiarum Cold Tolerance? 1 2
by Dartolution- 3 followers
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Has there been any additional data from the texas massacre this year regarding sabal causiarums tolerance to cold?
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Hi Everyone, Winter is coming and it would be good to prepare from now. Weather is nice and it is perfect timing to spend it outside preparing. I am in Zone 9b, Bay Area, rarely seeing temperature below 30F but it happens. Frost is also something I see around on clear calm nights. I have 4' foot of trunk kentia in the open and recently I planted a teddy bear palm (planted from15 gallon pot) about 10 feet away from the kentia but also in the open sky. I also have many kings Alex (started to trunk) in the open too but they are close to the house. I am planning to wrap the palms when the forecast is something below 36F. I know they probably can handle some freezing te…
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Mccurtain County palmetto
by Palmerr- 14 replies
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Hello! I was wondering if i plant a sabal minor 'McCurtain' Slightly above ground will it show its trunk above ground when it ages or will it still just try and grow it below ground? Thanks!
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Help to ID these Sabals
by MSX- 1 reply
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Hello guys, please help to ID these two Sabals growing in a consevatory in the Tashkent botanical garden (Uzbekistan). both S.palmetto? Specimen 1 Specimen 2
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What has grown faster than you expected?
by Ben G.- 19 replies
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What palms have you grown that have proved after than conventional wisdom would have assumed? Probably my most surprising grower has been my little nannorrhops. When I got it in late May, it sat in a hot mailbox too long. So its only two little strap leaves shriveled and died. It quickly started sending out new growth though. It has grown six new leaves in 4 months. That's not crazy, but it is faster than most young palms grow in my experience. End of May: Today:
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Sabal left for dead, now sprouting!
by ntxpalms- 16 replies
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A small Sabal that I had left for dead because after last winter’s cold, the entire center pulled out and the remaining hole is black with mildew, is now sprouting! A good lesson in not digging them up too quickly.
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Sabal Palmetto 7A Progress over Years 1 2
by Allen- 4 followers
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Thought I'd start a thread on my 7A palmetto as these seem to be pretty popular. This is a Sabal palmetto 'mocksville' from Plant delights. It is expected to be 7-8' this year. It has been mainly unprotected except this past winter when I covered/heated it during our -1F low. 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023
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Germinating Jubea chilensis
by georgehatfield- 2 followers
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I would love to hear recommendations on germinating Jubea chilensis seed. I have some fresh seed and would love any advice given. Thank you in advance to all that can provide some insight! George
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Sabal Minor
by GregVirginia7- 16 replies
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Here are the Minors in South Bethany Beach, DE…they’ve been in ground for at least 8-years and have never been protected…never any serious freeze damage all these years either! They are seeding themselves and I have 3 in-ground at home in No. VA from these two…they are just strap leaved at this point but equally hardy. The fronds on the palm by the canal are about 3’ wide…really big. It’s got some seeds brewing so I’ll collect when ready. This one gets hacked back a bit…it’s really in the wrong place as it gets in the way and emerging seed “spikes” worry me around small children as they are indeed, like metal spikes, so I cut them off but will leave the canal one to …
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Palms that i found naturalized in the brush of bee county
by Victor likes palms- 5 replies
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I am unsure of the species but they seem to have naturalized in this brush , its all undeveloped but its really the only area i see these palms growing wild like that. The whole area on its own seems to be more of a forest than the usual brush country that surrounds the town. No mesquites or huisaches but instead those palms, ash trees, and sugarberries which is very strange. I assume its somewhat of a flood plain as the area seems to always be more moist than its surroundings . There are also larger palm specimens and a lot of young ones sprouting aswell. Bonus wildflower?
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Pindo Palm Progress
by DTS- 1 follower
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From February to September The Butia has suprisingly put out 4 fronds since when it was in that pot, never seemed to have transplant shock at all.
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Mule Palm Fruit
by Gville Palms- 8 replies
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This is a mule from Merrill Wilcox that is on campus where I work. I have watched it for a number of years and have never seen it produce anything. This year it is loaded with seeds and fruit (pics below). Any chance these could be viable? I’ve read quite a few discussions on here and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen someone say that they’ve successfully germinated one but wanted to ask for some fresh thoughts on the matter.
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Washingtonia hybrid? 1 2
by Nikoskater- 42 replies
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I just came across this plant shop and looking around I saw some Washingtonia leaves. Looking at the badge it was named “filifera” and near there were other small ones classified as robusta. i have my doubts it’s a 100% filifera, could it be a filibusta? Pics attached
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Hardy palm trees
by COpalms- 21 replies
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Nobody responded to my last post but I was wondering if there are any good trunking palm trees hardy to zone 6. Including the Mazari Palm.
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