COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Dallas Washingtonia volunteers - one growing season
by DreaminAboutPalms- 1 follower
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North Dallas. Dec 2022 vs. Today. Located in parking lot next to chipotle off belt line road near tollway north.
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Date Crop Outside the Sonoran Desert
by ahosey01- 1 follower
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I am starting this thread out of a curious thought that came from a discussion in the climate forum. I am wondering if there are any commercially viable date growers in California or other areas, outside of the normal Sonoran Desert range. Typically, commercial date crops are harvested in four places in the United States: In the Hyder Valley in eastern Yuma County, AZ In the Bard Valley around Yuma In the Imperial Valley in southeastern California In the Coachella Valley (the big one) in eastern riverside county. Most likely, dates would also grow just fine in the Colorado River valley just south of Bullhead City, and in the Palo Verd…
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Native dry climate Sabal minor- Kendalia, Texas
by Meangreen94z- 7 replies
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I have an interest in native Sabal minor that grow in dry areas of Central Texas, and handle months of summer drought. I ran across these just north of Kendalia, texas. About 20 miles east of a population in Welfare, Texas, which is about as far west as they grow.
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My new chamaerops bargain!!
by Jamesasb- 7 replies
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I have a chamaerops and want to share pics! wondering if anyone knows which type of chamaerops humillis this one is?
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Waggy Swag
by ColumbusPalm- 7 replies
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Hey All, Thought on pop on here and show this big boy off. I finally move on Friday and this is one of my last palms to transport. It survived in ground with protection 0F and has pushed out 3 leaves since I dug it up. Had some cold ring but is growing out of it. Think I should plant it this late or hang on to it for a season? It’s my most prized palm! Nate
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Sabal palmetto in zone 7a Bridgeport CT
by DrZnaturally- 1 follower
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Hi, Im the owner of the Sabal palmetto in Bridgeport CT zone 7a, outside since 2009 i started the seedling from a seed i got at my mom in laws in Sun city Center Florida the Sabal has survived brutal winters
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Jubaea in PNW
by pin38- 7 replies
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I know there are Jubaea Chilensis that have been spotted/documented around Seattle and I think Portland too, but I was wondering how long-term do you think this species is for those cities, as well as coastal areas and the Olympic Peninsula (especially rain shadow towns near 8b/9a border)? Do they get knocked out after 10 years? Or is there potential for them to be left alone for decades on end?
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Trachy Fortunei demolished by winter… help!
by frondly- 7 replies
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Hey everyone. I have two 3ft trunk 5” diameter TFs, they’ve been enjoying in ground here for 3 years. Zone 8b to 9a in BC gulf islands. this past winter was what it was, 100 year rains and 50 yr colds… after 1000 year heat in the summer of course! so I got to the cabin and they are looking really bad. Just traces of green inside but otherwise super damaged. Any suggestions on repair techniques? I have some new palms from @ShadyDan that I am stoked to get in the ground… but this takes a bit of wind out of the sails… Thanks All!
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Hardy Alternative to bottle palm zone 8a
by climate change virginia- 7 replies
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Hi is there a hardy alternative to bottle palms that can survive in zone 8a I don't care about the leaves the leaves can be pinnate palmate either one is fine. Thanks.
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Place to store plants during winter?
by Chaz517- 2 followers
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Hey guys. I have some hibiscus and crepe myrtles that need winter plant storage here in CT. Does anyone use a service like this one to accomplish that? I am nervous to use it! Winter Plant Storage
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Mystery Sabal
by PlantDad- 1 follower
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I bought these unnamed Sabal palms and I'm starting to really become curious as to what species they are. They are pretty small and they are already pushing more adultish looking leaves. The leaves are a nice blue/green color. They have experienced frost and at least 27 degrees F in a pot. Does anyone know what they could be? Thanks
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Is this a Trachy?
by Palmfarmer- 7 replies
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Is this a Trachy or a european fan palm that has been trimmed? If Trachy what strain might it be?
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Sabal minor Seed Question
by PalmTreeDude- 7 replies
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Since I'm at the beach, there are a ton of Sabal minor around and they are absolutely loaded with unripe seed. If I were to take off one of the stalks from the base, do you think the seed would ripen all of the way, or is it too early to be doing that?
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Sabal minor ‘Louisiana’
by Stevejr- 1 follower
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Found this seller on eBay. Before I purchase this, has anyone bought from this seller, and is this Sabal an actual Louisiana?
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Leaf sizes
by palm789- 7 replies
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What determines leaf sizes in fan palms i got a fortunei which ones had big fan leaves then they went small and now growing big again? is it the water or a certain nutrient or soil etc what determines it?
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Healthy 7b Palmetto
by NCFM- 7 replies
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Spotted this lone palmetto off US-70 between Durham and Raleigh. There were also several trachys and lots of sabal minor. Sorry about the poor picture quality - I'm a terrible photographer lol
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Sharing some of my winter indoor palms.
by steve617- 7 replies
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Thought I'd share a few pics of my indoor 7a winterizing palms. I raise mainly Trachycarpus and the colder hardy Sabal minors and have probably 50 pots in my greenhouse and that many inside. Here is a few if my lesser cold hardy palms. Just a few phoenix from seed, my butia pindo, a couple Trachycarpus, Bald Head Island Palmetto, a container of Sabal Louisiana, Bismarckia Nobilis, and W. Robusta, s. Blackburniana. I had the Blackburniana in my greenhouse but when we had the big Christmas freeze, I brought them inside. I paid a little bit for those. Sorry looks like some came in upside down.
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Soil Heating Cables
by Squince&WendyPeffercorn- 7 replies
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First time poster here. I live in zone 6B and planted some Windmill Palms (south facing). I am thinking of burying some soil warming cables and have them set to automatically turn on at 32F and off at 50-60F. Have any of you had success with this method?
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Livistona nitida VS Mule Palm
by Peachs- 7 replies
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$60 or $300 For cold weather with rapid growth, which one do you prefer?
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Mediterranean fan palm browning/spots
by Kanianic- 7 replies
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Can anyone tell me what is wrong with this palm? There’s two others in same area it’s planted that don’t look this bad. It gets regular soakings and palm tree fertilizer every 2 months.
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Night Shots in my Yard
by Jubaea_James760- 7 replies
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Its overcast tonight, humidity is up which is a nice change. First time taking night pictures with this phone on this beautiful night first up Butia Odorata I suppose. Chamaerops Humilis var. Cerifera Brahea Edulis Livistona Austrailis Trachycarpus Princeps Nannorrhops Arabica, took a little bit of winter damage its first winter. I expect this one to gain more hardiest each year. Sabal Uresana Trithrinax Campestris Jubaea Chilensis
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Protecting from cold: hand warmers
by smatofu- 7 replies
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Hi, here is my idea that I want to patent (kidding): using hand warmers to protect palms from cold. A few hand warmers + a blanket should work very well. Big advantages: it doesn't depend on electric power, no thermostats, no extension cords; hand warmers never overheat. Cost: on amazon, $20/50 count. Well worth it if you are protecting a few thousands palm investment. A sample item on amazon: Tundras Hot Hand Warmers 11 Hours Long Lasting - 40 Count - Natural Odorless Safe Single Use Air Activated Heat Packs for Hands, Toes and Body - Up to 11 Hours of Heat S.
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I planted this Green Malayan Dwarf palm with only 1 feet of wood in March 2008. Since then, we have seen many cold nights in inland central Florida (west Orange County) but this palm has not only survived but thrived. My trick is to use simple store bought heat lamps (Lowes, HD, etc) and point at the crown. I use up to three of them on the nights below 35 degrees. For frost, I use only a 30" industrial size fan pointed directly at the fronds from a distance of about 12 feet. I find the gentle movement of the fronds prevents frost from settling on the palm itself and no damage has been caused. This green Malayan dwarf palm flowers every single year but does not always…
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Seeds?
by GregVirginia7- 7 replies
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I think these are seeds...I was able to pollinate last month from what I thought was inflorescence on another Needle in a different part of the yard as this one was flowering at the same time...just want to confirm...this is a first for me...
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S. louisiana Bluestem
by JSKeys- 7 replies
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I decided to move a little (one zone) out of my comfort zone and try out S. louisiana Bluestem. I just got these 1 gallons from Mail Order Natives and they look very healthy with a good size root ball. They'll spend the winter in pots and then get planted in the Spring. For many years I've played it safe with the pretty much bulletproof dwarf palmetto, needle and windmill palms. If we get a truly zone 7a winter after they go in the ground these bluestems may be toasted, but I'll chance it. Does anyone else have experience with S louisiana in zone 7a?