COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Kerrville, TX palms...
by fr8train- 15 replies
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I was surprised to see palms here that weren't that beat up. I've read on here that Kerrville gets colder than everywhere in this area. It's listed as zone 8a.
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Bonus palm
by Fusca- 7 replies
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I planted this Arenga engleri a few weeks ago and just noticed a volunteer seedling popped up next to it. This happens quite often when buying from nurseries with mature fruiting palms (3rd time for me with the same species. I already pulled it out and gave it a place of its own so based on the seed I was able to identify it. Anyone care to take a guess?
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I like the idea of adding flowers around the base of a palm trunk ,my only concern that I have is that my palm tree would receive more water than necessary plus would flowers disturb the palm's root system ? I see many gardens having flower beds around the base of palm trunks. My mind is saying it wouldn't be a good idea but I need some advice from someone who knows more about this particular subject. Would adding a circle of flowers , let's say , 12 to 18 inches away from the trunk acceptable?
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Flame Thrower Palm
by Rchrysanthi- 1 follower
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Hello all, I have this flame thrower that’s a few year old. I moved her outside for the first time this summer. I know she’s burnt but the local palm guy things she’s dead. I’m really hoping I didn’t kill her, she was a Christmas gift from my husband. The fond will not open. I’m been feeding her once every two weeks with palm fertilizer. Is she dead? What can I do to save her? Thanks!
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Sabal minor
by Colin1110082- 15 replies
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Hello all, I am in zone 6A Massachusetts and I would like to buy a 3 gallon Sabal minor from north east Ohio palms probably within the next months. I just have a few questions. For starters, do they tolerate a lot of sun? The spot I want to plant is in full sun from 8AM-3PM. This spot will also be slightly raised. On top of this, what type of soil, fertilizer, planting techniques, and winter protection is recommended or needed? Also how often to water? This spot is inside the corners of two vinyl fences, and wind protected from the west and south, with some minor protection from the north. I also want to plant a musa Basjoo some elephant ears, and maybe some hibiscus righ…
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Wobbly Butia
by Palmlex- 15 replies
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Hello, I just received a Butia Capitata and I'm not sure if it's shipping damage or the palm being uprooted with very little roots, but I live in zone 7 and I'm not sure if i should leave the palm in the pot for a while to get more established or put in the ground as soon as possible. I've lost a large Washingtonia before due to root damage after moving it, and I really wouldn't wanna lose this one too. Any input would be appreciated. Here's a video of how the palm wobbles: https://youtube.com/shorts/0nd5pBbS61w?si=Ps6eSfxBAla82yTq
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protecting potted roots
by palm trees n brooklyn- 18 replies
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so i have multiple sabal minors in 24 inch and 36 inch planters because my shared yard is entirely concrete. the planters i assume to be about 10 and 20ish gallons. I also have a few 7g minor in planters and 2 5g. I used to bring them into my garage when temps got below 20f bc I killed at least 4 and 2 needles before learning that plants lose hardinesss in pots by 10f. at least i think thats why they died. My question is would protecting the roots of the minors with burlap, frost cloth and friends prevent them from dying in spring or could it be wind related? in regards to wind, my block is a nearly north-south tunnel of 2 and 3 story townhomes connected from end to …
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What feather/pinate palms can i grow in zone 8a with moderate protection?
by Denis.green.garden- 1 follower
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I really like the look of feathery palms and i wanted to know which ones i can grow in zone 8a. We rarely get winter that have temperatures below -5°C and it rarely even gets down to -5°C. Last winter was really an exception with -10°C. But as i said: doesn’t really apply to the vast majority of years. I am willing to provide any kind of protection(even five layers or insulation) but i want to avoid heating caples as much as possible for multiple reasons). i already bought a Canary island date palm but there fronds are pretty slim and thick. i miss the look of something like a Areca palm or a cat palm.
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Washingtonia robusta in zone 8
by Denis.green.garden- 25 replies
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Do you think washingtonia robustas could grow in zone 8 or would i need to protect them and can i leave them unprotected once established?
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Palm ID?
by Ltapia- 19 replies
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Hey guys do you think this a hybrid or more filifera not sure ?
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Sabal trio
by danee- 1 follower
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I have this wonderful Trio of sabals that we planted last November. They seemed to be popping well but this spring they seem to have stopped. I am afraid we have over watered them. Will they recover? I live in coastal mississippi and have really high humidity and water all around. We put sand in the soil when we planted them. They have soft spots on the trunks. The trunks were getting black but that seemed to get lighter with no water. I am not watering them unless it rains. We are getting coastal showers in the afternoons now and I'm so worried they have root rot. Any help would be appreciated. The last picture is the ones we planted in July. They are doing great.
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Winterizing a Bismarkia
by gdumea- 5 replies
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I think it's about time from talking to a few members in the potted palms section, to put the Bismarkia in the ground. The problem is, I'm zone 8a in Carlsbad, NM. I think I'll have to wrap it and put Christmas lights around it, but is that enough protection? It'll get into the teens maybe once or twice a year during the winter at night, but quickly bounces back to the 60s-70s. I'm just concerned because I know these can get tall, not sure how tall. Any help would be appreciated as to how I need to do this. Thanks!
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My idea on my volunteer Trachys worked .
by WSimpson- 2 replies
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I accidentally sprayed some small volunteer Trachys with Roundup . The Mugwort was so thick I didn't realize that I was spraying the volunteer Trachys too , which were under the leaves of the Mugwort . My idea was to cut off the Trachy fronds which contained most of the chemical and it worked . The palms are growing out nicely in just a few weeks . Will All the fronds were cut off of these small Trachys . Update on my Washy below too .
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Trachycarpus Discoloration
by Leelanau Palms- 1 follower
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Picture is of one of my trachycarpus fortunei, which as been thriving in a pot since 2022. It had a great winter indoors with 2 new spears pushing when it was moved outside about 2 weeks ago. Outdoor temps 60 day, 45 night. Watered regularly. Usual fertilizer program continued. New spear opening with this color pattern. Rest of fronds deep healthy green. Frond is not back lit in the picture. Why does it look this way?
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Windmill Palm tree Advice tips and tricks
by NEOhioPalmFanatic24- 1 follower
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Hello All! new to the forum here! I currently have a windmill palm in a pot that have been transporting inside for winter. It looks sad in my pot so I’m thinking on planting it in the ground soon. Any recommendations on how to do this and what to fertilize plant with? Also, for winter protection, what does everyone use? I live in zone 6b with some very windy winters.
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Solving the Swiss-Italian lake climate mystery...
by karlbonner82- 1 follower
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It's common knowledge that the Swiss-Italian lakes (Como, Maggiore, Lugano etc.) are renowned for their thousands of tall and vigorous windmill palms- palms that are so well adapted that they have become a serious invasive threat to neighboring forest lands. However, there are many other palm specimens such as CIDP, Queens, and Washingtonia robusta which also have been seen surviving and maturing near the lake fronts. These palms are less reliable than Trachycarpus in marginal, high-latitude climates such as Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. I don't have access to truly reliable climate data for the lake regions of the southern Alps, so I did a simple G…
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Hello everyone, as the title says I'd like to hear your opinions/experience on growth rate of these two species. While they come from different climates and even continents, they seem to have a lot of in common - similar clumping characteristics, trunks barely emerging from the ground, quite similar overall look of the plants, frost tolerance, but what about the growth speed, is there any difference between these two slow growers?
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Mediterranean Fan Palm in West Texas
by KPoff- 1 follower
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Hello, I just joined this group today but have got a lot of great information from here and I appreciate it. I live in the Big Spring/Midland/Odessa area and we are a solid 8A. I bought and planted a few Mediterranean fan palms (green) from a local nursery. They were in 15 gallon pots so they are decent size. Some nurseries rate these at 7b some 8a and I’m sure everyone here is aware of these cold hardiness. I planted these on the south side of my house in early April. Big Spring winters are extremely variable however usually very dry. It usually will get to 10 F or lower at least once/twice in a winter and may not get about above freezing during the day. 2 days lat…
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Transplanting 18-30"" (Without Leaves) Palmetto. How difficult and manageable is the process?
by HiltonHead2004- 6 replies
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Hi! I recently purchased a young sabal palmetto from a nearby seller and was wondering how difficult it would be to transplant the palm into my yard. For more detail, the leaves of the tree will be trimmed and removed in order to alleviate stress and promote strong root growth & the palm will be dug up immediately prior to me receiving it, all done by the seller. I have had experience with sabals before but I've never cared for a young specimen and have heard mixed feedback regarding transplanting success. Any feedback would be appreciated!! The tree is around 4-6' with leaves and 18-30"" without them
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Surviving on Washingtonia filifera and Agave deserti
by Meangreen94z- 0 replies
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Chad Zuber is a popular survivalist channel. In this video he extracts water by cooking Agave leaves and eats fruit from Washingtonia filifera. Likely in California or possibly in Arizona .
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King Palm and Caryota Gigas in 9a
by Gville Palms- 1 follower
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Today I came across this King Palm (archontophoenix cunninghamiana) growing in a local butterfly garden (Gainesville, Fl). It is barely alive but I also know it’s been in there for many years because it is labeled and I saw it a number of years ago when it was fully defoliated from the cold (in Feb 2022 it got down into low 20s/upper teens). I thought it was dead at the time but apparently not. Also, before anyone says it is basically in a greenhouse, the place is surrounded by butterfly netting, not glass. I think the netting may keep as much heat in as tree canopy or frost cloth would. It’s also fully exposed on three out of four sides. I also put a picture of the Cary…
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Trachycarpus folding fronds?
by Colin1110082- 8 replies
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Hello, how come my fronds on my little Trachycarpus are folding? They are still growing and each one has new spears coming out, also why do some fronds bend?
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Speckled fronds
by Palmlover_78- 3 replies
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Hey everyone I am wondering what is going on with my trachy ? Is this leaf blight ? I’ve sprayed it with Safers 3 in 1 or is it a nutrient deficiency? thank you 😊
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Washy progress in 7B
by WSimpson- 14 replies
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This is the most it has ever grown this early . I know it's because I kept the incandescent lights on it with the blankets into April , and I forced it to grow faster . It is almost respectable and it's only April . I know many have seen this palm , but it is my baby and I have been so impressed with its growth . I say I'm in 7B but I'm actually a few hundred yards into 8A now . But I'm sure I'll have more 7B temps in the future . Sorry I don't have Shaylen modeling . Will This picture below was earlier when I just took off the blankets :
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