COLD HARDY PALMS

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   Wild Sabals in Northeast Houston

   January 31 by Little Tex

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   I went mountain biking and came across this creek with them, the park nearby had some as well

   

   Last reply by Chester B, February 1

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   Scam palm seller

   December 13, 2023 by NWpalms@206

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   Heads up I was ripped off for $200 by a person claiming to have the palms I was looking in the wanted section… Luiz Mario is what they went by and email luizmario7789@gmail.com. An individual by the name hyuuuttr645 who just posted a “Hello” recently in this group private messaged me the same day they signed up, claiming this person had palms, and giving me the email above. And has had zero activity since. So not sure if they are the same person or working together or what, but hopefully no one else gets ripped off. We operate on trust around here and is a shame when folks abuse that for us honest ones . Anyways watch out y’all.

   

   Last reply by Harry’s Palms, February 1

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   Perlite vs perlite/peat moss vs sphagnum moss for seed germination

   January 31 by bgifford

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   Hey there! I just got some Butia capitata and some Jubea chilensis seeds and was wondering what would be the best medium for those to germinate in since these take a while to often germinate from what I have gathered. I just wanted to see what others have used for successful germination of those two types. And would you switch out the media after a while to keep fungus growth or mold in check? As always, thank you for the help. Brian

   

   Last reply by Silas_Sancona, January 31

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   The Growth of a Queen Palm in Zone 8b

   August 26, 2023 by Pee Dee Palms

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   This is definitely a bit overdue, but here it is. The growth of my Queen Palm. I want to mention, I planted this palm on the south-facing side of my house, which I think contributes greatly to it's success (so far). The first picture was taken the day it was planted, April 16th, 2022. That winter, Myrtle Beach got a pretty bad cold snap. My area got down to about 18 degrees (8b), but other parts of the Myrtle Beach area got as cold as 13 degrees (8a). I must say, I did protect this palm with a frost cloth, and a heating lamp strapped to the trunk. To be fair, I was really surprised at how good it looked after the cold. The palm the day it was planted: …

   

   Last reply by Harry’s Palms, January 31

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   BUTIA ODORATA

   January 31 by sped94

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   Hi everyone, I would like to buy a Butia Odorata and plant it in my garden. I read that this plant is very resistant, is this true? In your opinion, is it more resistant than a Phoenix Canariensis? Where I live minimum temperatures at night often drop to around 0C/32F, however temperatures below -5C/23F are quite rare. The climate is very different from that of the USA, in the sense that temperatures have a very regular trend and rarely deviate much from the average (extremes are very rare). By the way, the lowest temperature ever recorded was -12C/10F in 1985, and more recently -10C/14F in 2010. In winter it doesn’t rain much and snow is very rare. A…

   

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   Growing Coconuts in a Greenhouse

   January 30 by mirandamavrogianni

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   I found this interesting idea of how coconuts can be grown in non-tropical areas. I am located in the South Aegean Sea, Greece and I am very much missing coconuts as I am from Hawaii where they are abundant. I'm considering starting this method of growing my own coconuts here in Greece. What are your thoughts? Have you attempted this? LINK TO ARTICLE "GROWING COCONUTS OUTSIDE THE TROPICS" Growing Coconuts Outside the Tropics written by David The Good April 4, 2016 Growing coconuts outside the tropics? How can this be possible? After all, we all know that coconuts can’t take frosts. If you drive on I-95 through m…

   

   Last reply by PalmsandLiszt, January 31

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   Pygmy Date Palm in Myrtle Beach

   March 1, 2023 by Pee Dee Palms

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   Welp, I had to do it, this will be fun... Update pics soon...

   

   Last reply by Pee Dee Palms, January 30

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   Seed collection time.

   January 28 by Las Palmas Norte

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   It's likely seed collection time in your neck of the woods. What have you managed to source? I grabbed some Trachycarpus fortunei yesterday. These seem a bit larger than I'm used to seeing, in excess of a half inch wide.

   

   Last reply by Leelanau Palms, January 30

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    Trachycarpus‘Bulgaria’ vs. Wagnerianus x ‘Nainital’

    January 30 by Stevejr

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    I’m growing both of these varieties outdoors in zone 7b New York with just a frost cover when needed. I would like to know which variety is the hardier one. Thank you.

    

    Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, January 30

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    Sabal spear pull... death sentence? What are your experiences

    January 23 by Sabal King

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    I'm sure this may be a controversial topic but I would love to hear your thoughts, but more so than thoughts, experiences. I've heard for years spear pulls on Sabals are immediately a sign of death, don't bother. I've had spear pulls happen and I then pull that palm, throw it in a pot, and forgot about it for a while. Low and behold, they grow a new spear surprising me... This isn't 100% rule of thumb, but I don't like to give up on palms while I have the room. It' low effort for me, so why not. What are your experiences.. Let's hear them.. controversial, or not!

    

    Last reply by knikfar, January 30

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    Queen palm recovery/ fertilizer

    January 29 by MarcusH

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    Second year in a row where my Queens were hit hard by the polar vortex , left with only brown fronds. Last year my older Queen pushed out close to 6 fronds by the end of the growing season . I use a slow release fertilizer Miracle-Gro Shake n feed ratio 8-2-12 and my soil is loam clay. Question would additional manganese fertilizer hurt the palm or is it just waste of money in order to promote faster growth ?

    

    Last reply by Leelanau Palms, January 29

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    Nice Cold Hardy Palm Trees in Newport News — What are They?

    January 27 by Peakster

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    Hello, newbie here, about 25 miles west of Newport News, Va. Looking to landscape in the spring and hoping to add some beautiful cold hardy palms. I’ve been reading here with interest for a few weeks. Tonight I spotted these beauties in NN and just had to ask what they are — windmill palms? They are about 12’ to 15’ tall. We had some nights in the mid-20s over the last week and these palms look absolutely perfect—no brown on them anywhere!

    

    Last reply by Harry’s Palms, January 29

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    How do I protect a Livistona palm tree?

    January 28 by Jeveion Amaluhu

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    Hello, I am somewhat new to palm trees and have recently gained my interest back. I live on the Great lakes coast in Ohio (Zone 7a) and I have 3 palms, Sago Palm, Sabal Minor, and Sabal Palmetto. The only palm I have ever protected is the Sabal Palmetto (8-9 ft tall) with christmas lights. I am planning to plant a Livistona Chinensis outside and see what happens. I want to protect it, but I do not know how? Are there any ways to protect it without too much work? Thank you.

    

    Last reply by DTS, January 29

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    Butia Came!

    January 25 by DTS

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    I’m super happy with how big this 3 gallon Butia is! Can’t wait to plant this in May.

    

    Last reply by Leelanau Palms, January 28

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    How far from hardy in 7B is the Phoenix ?

    January 25 by WSimpson

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    I saw this and realized that maybe it is hardy in 7B in a dry climate , but not a 7B in the Southeast ? How hardy is it really ? Thanks Family Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee) Info Genus Phoenix (FEE-niks) Info Species theophrasti (thee-oh-FRAS-tee) Info Synonym Sun Exposure Full Sun Foliage Evergreen This plant is fire-retardant This plant is resistant to deer …

    

    Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, January 28

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    Fertilizing after a hard freeze

    January 25 by DAVEinMB

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    Has anyone ever done this? We just had 4 consecutive days where the lows were in the upper teens / low 20s. I hit all my tender palms with some slow release fertilizer with the thought that any spear damage may get pushed out quicker. We're back into the 60s and 70s now so I'm keeping an eye on all of them. Thoughts?

    

    Last reply by Banana Belt, January 28

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    Cold hardiness comparison of C. Humilis in zone 8

    January 26 by TonyDFW

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    Comparing cold hardiness in C. Humilis after 2 nights at 11F in Dallas. One image is the overview of the palms so you can see their placement near each other. The blue variety is C. Humilis cerifera. It is undamaged. I have 2 other large undamaged specimens in other parts of my garden. The green and common form has been defoliated and taken to the ground. We had 11F the previous winter and all the growth was from one season. Previously we had two mild decades and the trunk on this green form was 12 feet tall. 2021’s 3F, killed it to the ground. During that same winter the cerifera defoliated. But the multiple trunks remained intact. Seems for cerifera, minor damage …

    

    Last reply by mnorell, January 28

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    How bad of an idea to plant in-ground in winter?

    December 2, 2023 by Keys6505

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    I just got these 1 gal Serenoa Repens and 10gal Copernicia Alba in the mail. They were removed from their pot and bagged for shipping. Am I better off potting them up until early spring (which here in Houston is about 3 months away) and then planting in ground? Or would it be safer going straight into the ground now and protecting if we get any nasty weather? I'm assuming the Serenoa would probably be fine going in now, but I want to baby the Alba. I don't know if potting now and then re-planting again in 3 months would be too much stress after just going through the mail for the last few days.

    

    Last reply by Jimhardy, January 26

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    Brahea berlanderiana one of the most cold hardy trunk forming palms in North America?

    January 20 by Serrano

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    I´ve been reading posts about the recent polar vortex that affected texas and northern Mexico and this reminded me of this palm species (Brahea berlanderiana/ B.dulcis) that grows just across the border in Coahuila. I think this might be the most cold hardy palm in Mexico and maybe one of the most cold hardy in NA at least for sure is the palm with the coldest natural habitat, but i am only refering to the palm species that grows in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Coahuila and Nuevo León. Serrania del Burro in Coahuila is their northernmost population, they mostly grow on the eastern side of the mountains growing among oaks and junipers. …

    

    Last reply by palmnut-fry, January 25

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    Speed of brahea clara

    January 18 by akaranus

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    First pic June 2022..second pic now. Very good speed for brahea, cant wait to see it in next few seasons what will do...

    

    Last reply by Harry’s Palms, January 23

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    Germination Season

    January 23 by Las Palmas Norte

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    I don't see a sub-forum for germination of palm seeds. Have I overlooked it?

    

    Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, January 23

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    Dry but cold in Dallas so far🥶

    January 14 by palmnut-fry

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    Well I wanted to share this cool all-Windmill palm house near me in Casa View area! They planted most I have ever seen at one time and from he dead trunks reveals the last few deadly freezes of late The 20's are turning out to be coldest decade since the '70s from my memory and even colder really. I covered and protected yesterday best I could. Trying a low wattage bulb places at base of my prized Brahea armata It has been upper teens all day but they still say we will be low freezing until Weds. An eternity. So much was stressed by record heat and drought this year, sure will be hard on poor plants! Geez

    

    Last reply by palmnut-fry, January 23

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    Butia x Jubea post Winter Storm Gerri (NTX)

    January 22 by Sabal King

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    This will be the third growing season in the ground for this Butia x Jubea and I wrapped it last year, provided the same type of protection.. basic C9 around the trunk and growth point, frost cloth on top, and hoping for the best. Last year, it had very little damage but we had a shorter duration. This year, we had a nearly 90 hour freeze, and 9.9f ultimate low... The growth point is perfect (minus some damage from me putting a C9 too close to a petiole) but the rest is spotless. Some damage on outer fronds, and likely wind damage, or dryness... It's raining now, so if it acts like my other palms in the ground, it will look much better by tomorrow. Overall.. thi…

    

    Last reply by Sabal King, January 23

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    Mule palm rescue?

    January 21 by Cody Salem

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    I have a new mule palm that I'm worried about. I tried to protect it from the cold, with heat tape and frost cloth but I'm worried I wrapped it too tight and might have damaged it. The spear has turned yellow/white in the middle and gone soft. This has been a sign of death on every other palm I've had. I just planted then palm last spring and it was a bit stressed from an undersized container. I am in Oregon, so I'm concerned about the next 4 months of rain before it is warm enough to start growing again. Being only 8mo in the ground, I think my best bet is to pull it out and get it someplace dry, and hopefully stop any rot. It was very well protected so there…

    

    Last reply by Chester B, January 23

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    Sabal palmetto that survived -1F in Augusta , Ga 1 2

    January 19 by WSimpson

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    I was checking out palms being sold from PDN and saw this Palmetto they call Sabal palmetto Augusta ( I've never heard of it ) . It survived the 80's record cold . It reminded me of my Sabal palmetto " Tifton Hardy " . They also have some Miamiensis and a hardy Cycas for sale . https://www.plantdelights.com/products/sabal-palmetto-augusta Will

    

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