COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Why is my trachy yellowing at leaf bases?
by newtopalmsMD- 1 follower
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I have a potted Trachy and I noticed this morning that fronds are turning yellow at the end of each petiole where the leaves attach (see first picture below) Every frond is doing this. The petioles are green, it's just the leaf bases. I have not seen this before. The pot sits outside in the sun for most of the time (southern exposure) and is taken into the garage after sundown if night time temperature is predicted below 20 F. On really cold days or snow events it also stays in the garage under grow lights with the rest of its stable mates. (second picture) Garage is not heated and is usually in low 40's in winter. On the recent 9 degree F night it dropped to 36…
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Trachycarpus fortunei - Yellowing fronds question
by Mrslowpwr- 7 replies
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Hello everyone. It's my first time posting. I received my first windmill palm for christmas. I had done a little research on these, mainly being the only palm to survive up here in Michigan. However I have some concerns. Currently this one is in a southern window. The first week i watered it 2 or 3 times ( I did only 3 or so cups of water). Yes the drop pan had water in it afterwards. I have since realized I need to hardly water it during the winter and learned about using distilled water and flushing the soil. The room it is in has a humidifier running all day and night with temps 65-69F. My concern is the yellowing on the fronds. I've read that old fronds die off…
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What are signs of drought for trachycarpus fortunei
by Rickybobby- 2 followers
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What are the signs and examples of a trachycarpus in dry conditions currently my 7g has been indoors and a year ago I learned that I watered too much indoors and got root rot. This winter it has only been watered rarely. I moved it into my main palm room 80 degrees and I noticed all the fronds folded. A couple of fronds had light brown tipping. A few weeks ago I felt moisture when I put my finger down the soil. Probably just moist. Is folding a drought trend for these? There’s no way it was over watered. Like I said last time watered was like fall. And of course I know with lack of heat and air movement the soil stays moist longer. So the other day I gave the palm a…
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Palm Plans for This Year
by LasPalmerasDeMaryland- 10 replies
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Hello! I am absolutely elated to finally be a part of the palm community! I gained an interest in hardy palms around 2 years ago and was enamored with the idea that palms could possibly grow here. However, I was a bit "over zealous" and did not consider the other factors that would limit palm growth and thus, many perished the first year. The fatalities were 1 Trachycarpus Fortunei, 1 Rhapidophyllum Hystrix (died due to transplant shock before the cold even began), 2 Butia Capitatas (I don't know what possessed me to believe that these were going to survive), and Sabal Tamaulipas. The survivors were 2 Trachycarpus Fortunei (1 spear pull), 1 Sabal Minor 'McCurtain', a…
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Parajubaea peeling
by Zifool- 8 replies
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Hi all, I've recept yesterday some parajubaea seeds but i need to peel them. I've tried it so hard somebody have tips to do it easy ? Thank a lot ! other tip for germination ? soil ? method ? temperature ?
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Livistona Saribus vs. Livistona Decora
by Sandy Loam- 1 follower
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If I have to choose between Livistona Saribus and Livistona Decora, which one will give me a trunk that people can seriously walk underneath within five or six years of growth from a 3 gallon pot? I far prefer the look of Livistona Saribus, but I am worried about the nasty teeth on those petioles when children are around. Eventually the leaf bases can be removed from the trunk, but not until the tree has some height and the dangerous parts are well overhead. Also, how likely is it that a Livistona Saribus frond will fall on a person below? Isn't it a tree that really has to be pruned manually before the old fronds will detach from the tree?....or will a littl…
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Separating big box Livistona Chinesis?
by newtopalmsMD- 2 followers
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I have three pots of Chinese fan palms from a big box store. Two have fronds as tall as 5 feet, while the third (much younger) has nothing over a foot or two. Each pot has 4 separate crowns. Has anyone tried to separate what appear to be separate plants with any success? Will there be 4 separate root systems, or will there be one root system with 4 off shoots? Are most of the plants likely to die from surgery? If separating is possible and advisable, what is the best time of year to separate them (fall or early spring) I am in zone 7a. (My plan this winter is to leave them in pots (already transplanted to 15 gallon pots) on the south side of my house and move them i…
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Interesting photos of some Sabals
by Sabal_Louisiana- 3 replies
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TThis is a tall trunked Sabal (Sabal minor var. Louisiana, not Sabal palmetto). 14 ft altogether. This is another one with an unusual trunk. There are several of these tall Sabals planted on campus years ago and most likely came from Texas.
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I have a Livistona Rigida and a Kentiopsis Oliviformis that need to be transplanted to a different location, but I need to know whether these are especially root-sensitive palms that will just die if moved. The Livistona Rigida was planted about five years ago, whereas the Kentiopsis Oliviformis might be about two years in the ground. In other words, neither will be keen on being transplanted. I look forward to your answers and experiences. Thanks!
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Today I accidentally came across on fine specimens of T. fortunei. Heat island make them happy.
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Sabal causarium or something else?
by Turtlesteve- 13 replies
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Made an interesting observation this week. I have three supposed Sabal causarium planted out right now...two from one source (2nd year in the ground), and a small one (about 3 gallon) planted early this spring that I got from someone else. We've hit about 25-26F a few times so far this winter, and the small one is 100% burned already (what a wimp!). The other two show no damage, and took low teens last winter with light damage (this is consistent with the species when mature, so I am told). So the 3rd palm is obviously different from the first two. I suspect it will survive the winter since the growth point is well underground. So - any guesses? - The s…
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Yard in the winter SE Georgia
by GaDawg- 19 replies
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Excuse the quality, I’m trying to get ready for my girls 16th birthday party. But I wanted to take some quick pictures of the yard at the beginning of January. Plants haven’t been affected to badly this winter. Our winters are usually mild, with the occasional dip into the high teens (18-19f) every 5-6 years. Maybe I can load a few of the pictures. Last time I couldn’t for some reason.
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95 potential Palm species that could be grown on the northern Gulf Coast of the US 1 2 3
by Sabal_Louisiana- 1 follower
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Once, I made a list of as many species of palms (among other subtropicals) that could possibly be grown on the northern Gulf Coast of the US, the area that I live in, with the idea of experimentation. I may have missed a few so this list could maybe hit the 100 mark. Many of these are probably borderline for the region (esp the zone 9 stuff) but could make it in sheltered locations / warmest areas of the region between coastal/SE Texas and the Fla. panhandle. Also, some are rather obscure or difficult to obtain. Some may not be desirable to grow anyway. Even so, I've always thought that some species are underutilized and would probably do well around here. Ther…
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CIDP Escapes Harsh Winter
by frienduvafrond- 1 follower
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SE Georgia Afternoon walk
by GaDawg- 11 replies
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Took a brief walk in the woods today with the family. For some reason, I can only load one picture.
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Whats the best Palm for this spot!
by Swolte- 1 follower
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Dear all, Hoping to get some advice! I am in Texas zone 8B and I have a spot that gets afternoon sun between large cedars (blocking morning sun) and a wax Myrtle (blocking evening sun). In addition, there is a deep gully (often has some water streaming through it) next to it which may provide an extra moist micro-climate. I am looking for a palm that: - Has silvery/grey or very light blue varieties (something that contrasts nicely with the cedars & myrtle). - Gets at least 20ft tall (to stick above the myrtle at some point). - Is not too terribly slow (e.g., Jubaea). Oh, and since I am trying to collect different species in my yard, they cannot be a…
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Gardening in the Coastal SE 9a
by Alicehunter2000- 5 replies
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http://southeastgarden.com/matts-palms.html Thought these plant trials are interesting for those in 9a.
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Anti Freeze
by NC_Palms- 12 replies
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Apparently they an antifreeze for plants that can increase hardiness by a few degrees. Does anyone use this and does this work? I can only imagine the palms I could grow with this. https://www.planetnatural.com/product/freezepruf-frost-protector/
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Identify please
by Umbrae- 4 replies
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Its in pretty deep shade under some bismarcks and mules and next a shade house
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Washingtonia filifera
by Burl- 17 replies
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Any idea why I had this spear pull? Hasn't been colder than maybe 42F. This is the largest of 5 I bought from Cold Hardy Palms and his operation is in the same town as I live. Plant looks good and has done great all Summer. I figure it'll be fine but curious why the spear pull.
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Livistona nitida trunk
by Alicehunter2000- 7 replies
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This palm was tucked back into the corner of my yard behind my large S. causiarum and never got the glory it should have received. It is a really cold hardy and pretty palm. I wish I had several more planted but just didn't realize how nice they are until owning this one. Anyway here is a closeup of the trunk., its got a redish color and the fronds self clean nicely.
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Thee Washingtonia Filifera of Wilmington, NC
by frienduvafrond- 2 followers
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Zone 7 garden
by Henoh- 1 follower
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My garden is outside of city heat island, about 30 km to the east from Zagreb at weekend house in rural area and the garden is one or two degrees Celsius colder than the city. There are not many palm species but few thrive and some strugle from year to year. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=waO7VjkjvN8 Trachycarpus princeps, geminisectus, ukhrulensis, princeps hybrid/new form, ‘Nova’ and all Chamaerops are pasive protected with heavy mulching with pine straws and for some species with some cover against snow and rain during winter. Same garden under snow two winters ago https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WCB5NSxBpLo Here are included pictures from previus win…
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Sago "Palm" project Central Maryland
by mdsonofthesouth- 9 replies
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I know I know they aren't palms! But still cold hardy testing none the less lol. So far these have seen 19F, many low to mid 20s for lows at night and even 36 hours bellow freezing! Might as well document these while we are having this well bellow average false winter....errrr Fall. Here they are right before our first dip in the teens. Filmed around November 20th Here they are this AM. ZERO protection from our weather and so surprising that the little guys are still doing so well. Hoping they pull through to spring as Id love to have a set of these in the garden.
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Small Bismarkia, S. riverside, S. causiarum
by Alicehunter2000- 17 replies
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Just some pics from this morning....supposed to get 37 tonight....I'm ok with that as long as no freeze.
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