COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Sylvester palm in 8B
by Rothbardian1- 2 followers
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I bought a small Sylvester in march of this year. I bought it from a dealer in TyTy, Ga, which is about 80 miles inland from where I live. I believe I might have made the wrong choice when choosing a date palm. I was initially going to buy a Phoenix dactylifera, but I was told that they weren't as cold hardy as the canary and Sylvester. He even said the dactyliferas he planted on the island (which is a full 9a/9b) didn't make it through the winter's cold. So, I ended up buying the Sylvester, taking his word for it, and also because the canary's growth would have outgrown the spot I was going to put it. After buying it, I started to reading up on the Sylvester. Now I …
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New Windmill Palm and Needle Palms in SE Va
by Peakster- 8 replies
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Hello all, well, the dream has come true. We got some landscaping done and I have my very own “palm tree” and other exotic palms in the back yard! I hope they grow nice and big I’m sure I’ll be her in February reading up on cold weather precautions!
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Is my Needle palm alive?
by PashkaTLT- 1 follower
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Hi guys, My Needle palm is not looking well after removing the winter box. But to be fair, she was already not looking well before the winter (just planted it last summer or fall). Please see the pictures. Do you think it's alive?
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How in the heck do you all identify palms
by tarnado- 5 replies
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I came across a grove of some fine-lookkng Trachycarpus pas today. The sun was even shining! However, when I got closer I discovered something strange - the fruits/seeds were much different than T. fortunei fruits I've seen on other Trachys around. The Norma type is kidney-shaped ('reniform' according to Palmpedia). However, these fruits are clustered and a completely different shape. What on earth is going on he
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How aggressive should I be with fungi?
by PashkaTLT- 1 follower
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Hi guys, I've seen a miracle today. I removed the winter boxes from my palms and they are all alive. This is such a weird feeling to see palms after a winter. This is my first time. Anyway, some of the palms got infected with fungi, because it was very moist inside the boxes. I cut the infected leafs and sprayed the palms with hydrogen peroxide very thoroughly. Do you think this is enough, or I should do anything else? Also, I think the fungi can be in the earth now, I've seen some. Do I need to maybe water the palms with some fungicide mixed in the water so it will clear the earth? Kind regards, Pavel
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Transplanting medium (2 ft) Trachycarpus
by tarnado- 5 replies
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So, in one of the verges of an abandoned lot here in town, there is a Trachycarpus palm growing in the bushes. I don't know if it is a self-seeded specimen; there is another 12 ft tall speciment in the same lot about 40 feet away (surrounded by gravel, next to a fence). I was hoping to salvage the little palm, in the photo, circled. However, I can't find reliable advice on how to handle the transplanting process. Any advice? Location is Fidalgo Island, Washington State USA.
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My North Texas Palm story
by FriscoOasis- 3 followers
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Hello All, We had a new backyard put in and it was finished in March 2020. Yes, right with COVID started. We had a beautiful 8ft tall Pindo Palm as the centerpiece and 2 Sabal palms. I think they are Texas Sabals. Fast forward 1 snowmageddon and 1 flash freeze of this past winter and it is obvious to me that the pindo is going to eventfully choke and die as each winter the crown that produces anything is getting smaller and smaller. The Sabals are fairing better but the same thing is happening. I take great care every winter and go thru a herculean effort before the hard freezes occur. Multiple layers, heat tape or incandescent lights and layers to trap the …
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Novice Palm Tree Owner
by Mona- 6 replies
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My husband and me bought some palm trees ( Sabal and Pindo) for our back yard. We live in oak island nc. Our palms are very pretty and have been in the ground for 4 months now and we’re starting to see a lot of brown tips on the fronds. Some are even all brown. What does this mean and what do we need to do to correct any problems that may be occurring.
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Can windmill palms grow criss-cross, In-N-Out style?
by karlbonner82- 3 replies
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California In-N-Out restaurants feature a pair of Washingtonia robusta palms planted at angles, so they form an 'X' as they grow. I wonder if the same effect can be achieved with Trachys in cooler climates? The burger chain's expansion into SW WA state, makes this question inevitable...
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The owners of this apartment building must REALLY love their butias
by Fukuoka Scott- 8 replies
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Apartment building "Sun Court Butia"
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What kind of palm is this?
by gdumea- 2 replies
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They're asking $27 for it, it looks cool, just making sure it can grow outdoors in my climate.
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Planting Palms in IL first time!
by garbr95- 10 replies
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I have 2 bottle palms that have lived in pots for about 5 years each. They are doing ok but want to plant them in the ground instead of bringing them in each year. I know about wrapping and heat for winter but was wondering about anything that is specific when it comes to planting them like soil mixture, gravel at the bottom etc. Any info is appreciated! Thanks
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New Braunfels TX Palm Update - 2024 Freeze
by CTX Palm King- 1 follower
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All, Here’s an update of a couple of the Palms and recent Cold damage that has presented it’s self post the event. Mature Sabal Mexicana Died Pindo Palm doing well but 1 Frond suffered Other Mature Sabal Mexicana had issues but I salvaged it CIDP Came back like a champ… Peroxide saved the day I also had a Needle Palm “LOL” spear pull but its doing just fine. No damage to the Trachy’s, Mediteraneans, Minors. All Washy’s survived and are doing well. -Jon
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Transplanting large trachycarpus fortunei
by andyc209- 1 follower
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Just moved a large trachycarpus fortunei with 15ft trunk from a garden with heavy clay soil to our garden which has good rich soil for 2ft then sand. When we dug up the tree the root ball was not that big (we did not cut it in any way) so i am worried about its survival. So far i have dug out and re-planted within 48 hours, attached ropes to support it in any wind, watered very well straight after planting and added some palm specific mix to the water. I have heard it may be a good idea to remove leaves to prevent shock, how many should i leave on the tree? Thought it would need the leaves for energy? Also given the roots where only exposed for 48 hours will they die bac…
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Spear pull - moisture after rain
by smatofu- 17 replies
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Hello Guys! Unfortunately, I pulled spear from my CIDP. I don't cut the trunk yet, but I cut all fronts to the level where spear cavity starts. the cavity is about 8-12 inches deep. I cover the palm when its raining. After recent rain, I've noticed dew over the cut fronds. Water also collected at the bottom of the spear cavity. Wouldn't that mean that the palm is still alive? That there is healthy and live tissue inside the trunk? Thank you!
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mexican fan plam in cold
by 2palm- 1 follower
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i have a Mexican fan palm that i took outside for the warmer months and texas being texas a random "cold" wave came and made the palm yellow. im telling you this because i don't know the temp when washies turn that color. it got down to 40 f. idk if thats what caused it maybe its something else but it seemed like the problem. please let me know! (im not worried about it its already gotten better from when it happened) pics:
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trachycarpus fortunei seedling cold hardiness Palm and other exotics damage from January deep freeze in Portland OR - but Trachy seedlings survived just fine
by Palmy Portlander- 1 follower
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In mid-January we had our third polar vortex in 15 months, something I cannot remember happening in Portland, at least in the last 30 years. It was preceded by a damaging wind storm. Even as our summers become noticeably hotter and longer (almost like Sacramento in the 1980s) and our zones are shifting up, climate change means we are also getting these extreme cold weather events as the polar jet stream become les stable. It , makes me wonder about the future of some of the exotics growing here that are native to more evenly temperate locations. Last year we had two polar intrusions. One of them included strong, very cold and dry winds (high teens Fahrenheit)…
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Washingtonia in SW Oregon?
by karlbonner82- 2 followers
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I'm curious if anyone here has reports on Washingtonia palms growing in the Rogue Valley of SW Oregon. I saw two small W. robusta in a neighborhood in Grants Pass two autumns ago, but not anything big. I wonder if the drier and hotter growing season there would tend to favor filifera or filibusta?
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South Texas Jubaea Squad
by amh- 15 replies
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I now have 6 Jubaea chilensis seedlings and one Jubutia. I will likely keep these potted to at least 5 gallons before planting them in the ground along the forests edge. I am located just north of San Antonio, but at over 1,000 feet above sea level, my nights are cooler and my daytime humidity is much lower. I am hoping that these can survive my zone 8A or colder winters, and the Dallas area survivors have brought me some solace. The Jubutia is the 1 gallon pot on the left.
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Sabal i.d?
by Ltapia- 7 replies
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Does anybody know what this is I got seeds and was wondering what’s the best germination process I had no luck with some Sabal Bermudana with the baggie method on heat thanks !
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The fronds got zapped by the Christmas morning freeze year before last ( 6F ) but I was wondering if I should leave them on to form a skirt or not ?
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Texas sabal transplant issue
by dmalysh- 1 follower
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When I though I figured it all out, boy was I wrong when I got this field grown Texas sabal planted in my backyard.🤦🏻♀️ What in the world is going on!? This is so bizarre I can't find an explanation as to why the 2nd and the 3rd newer fronds are dying, yet the newest spear looks nice and green!? The palm's trunk is 5 ft tall. Planted in February 2024 near Houston, TX. The palm was brought from Florida. It is planted in heavy clay soil. Thoughts?
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Spring Progress
by GregVirginia7- 9 replies
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After a relatively mild winter but night temperatures consistently below freezing, the palms did well. We only had a couple nights in the teens with next days below freezing but otherwise, very stable temps. The Trachy, Brazoria and Needle, unprotected except for some lights barely used, are pushing a lot of new growth. I fed all with PalmGain about a month ago. The Trachy is still recovering from that winter hit a year ago…a lot of frond damage but with this milder winter, I think it’s almost recovered all the fronds it lost. It has more flower spathes than ever…maybe 12 or so…the Brazoria is a little on the yellow side but it’s a much lighter blue …
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Trachycarpus Fortunei[?] W/ Huge Skirt
by PottedPalmPatio- 9 replies
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Trachycarpus Takil, Anyone?
by MRB1192- 1 follower
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Hey All - I picked up the palm below last weekend from a local nursery. It was labeled Trachycarpus Takil. The gentleman who sold it to me said it is more than likely Trachycarpus Nanital, which I'm equally excited about because I'm looking forward to one day having a beefy Trachy. Curious if anyone out there actually has a true, mature Takil? From my conversation with the seller of my palm, he was saying he thinks most (if not all) specimens marketed as Takil do not actually end up being Takil.
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