COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Sabal i.d?
by Ltapia- 1 reply
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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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Planting Palms in IL first time!
by garbr95- 8 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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South Texas Jubaea Squad
by amh- 6 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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mexican fan plam in cold
by 2palm- 10 replies
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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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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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Seed hardiness of Trachycarpus fortunei?
by tarnado- 1 follower
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So. I popped by the thrift store (shopping for a wheelbarrow) today when I took a photo of these three Trachycarpus fortunei (I assume, looks like it to me?). I stepped closer after taking the photo and discovered that this was a cluster of two girls and one boy, and the females had several panicles absolutely chock-full of fruit. It is mid-April here in Anacortes, Washington state. Last winter we had a sustained arctic air breakout and temperatures fell to 9 F / -13 C. The palms took the days of howling arctic winds with aplomb, as you can see. My question: will the seeds still be viable after exposure to that kind of cold? Thanks for any and all intel!
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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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Washy progress in 7B
by WSimpson- 3 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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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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Trachycarpus Fortunei[?] W/ Huge Skirt
by PottedPalmPatio- 9 replies
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Mediterranean Palm Issue
by pagraham- 5 replies
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Hello everyone, I am new to the foam and need help. I have serval clusters of mediterranean palms that look good except one cluster has yellowing fans. I'm not sure what the problem is but could sure use some advice. Thanks Pauil
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jubaea x butia
by Gville Palms- 2 followers
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I’ve known about these palms in my area for a very long time but just felt like posting a picture of them today while I’m on a walk. Such incredible palms which have definitely seen some very cold temperatures over the years. Only if these were easy to come by! Here are also some pics of a mystery palm (it is unlabeled). Looks like a mule but I’m no expert at identifying these hybrids. Regardless, it is a beauty.
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European fan health question
by Joe1- 1 follower
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Hello all, I was wondering if you have any suggestions on what steps to take for my middle fan palm, the main trunk, had some damage from the extreme heat last summer, the 2 beside it seem to be doing great, but not noticing any new fronds from the main trunk. Any info would be great. Thanks
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Don't give up to soon(seedlings)
by Alex Zone 5- 3 replies
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Had these sabal Birmingham for a year now. These were bought from my friend Sabal King. 10 popped rather quickly. The remaining just sprouted recently. Maybe it was just a fluke...these were in a baggy on a heat mat in the garage and things got freaky hot in the garage last weekend. I forgot to crack a window 🥵🥵 must have been 90 degrees plus the heat mat. Guess I've recreated Texas heat🤔😮 This one is on steroids
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New member in New Jersey seeking advice
by GASguy- 1 follower
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Hello New member and first time posting. Last spring I planted 3 palms from PDN Nursery 2 were rated more or less hardy for my zone and 1 was more of a gamble. The gamble Sabal miamiensis looks rather dead. The others Trachycarpus fortunei 'Dwarf Delights' and Trachycarpus fortunei 'Bulgaria' seemingly sailed through the winter beautifully apart from the rabbits eating the leaves from time to time. Even a few weeks ago the new growth appeared green and healthy. Today the spear on Dwarf Delights was brown and dry and pulled out easily, it was no longer attached. The rest of the plant is green and healthy and the trunk is firm . I have seen so…
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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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Butia x parajubaea trunk
by Tropicdoc- 2 followers
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I kind of have a trunk now after trimming
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Canary Island Date Palms in Zone 8B
by HiltonHead2004- 0 replies
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Any tips for growing a Canary Island Date Palm in Zone 8B?
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Clustering Palm ID? (Central Texas)
by Dwarf Fan- 4 replies
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In-N-Out burger in Killeen, Texas after the freeze of 2021 replaced all their fried Mexican fan palms with Sabal Palmettos. I was in the drive-through today and I noticed a clustering Palm that looks like it could be a Sabal… (I thought maybe a Nannorrhops ritchiana but that is way too obscure right maybe a Sabal minor?!?) I am guessing it isn’t anything too exotic but I was just checking to see what you guys think this is? (The smalls clustering Palm in the foreground.)
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Spear pull - moisture after rain
by smatofu- 16 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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Suggestions on fertilizer
by Ltapia- 8 replies
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Anybody have any experience with these fertilizers Osmocote and Palm gain which works better for my location dry and hot I am growing windmill palms and filiferas im in the SW desert area with sandy dirt ?
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Trachy Nainital male inflorescences
by WSimpson- 0 replies
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This is the view outside my window . I thought it looked fairly dramatic with those yellow inflorescences . This palm would be a lot fuller if that 1 cold snap winter before last hadn't zapped it good . Should start trunking again now that it has a relatively full crown . Will
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Planted Palm Journal
by SM458- 7 replies
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I planted my Washingtonia palm. I think this is a hybrid. I wanted Filifera so badly. But I do love Robusta too. So I thought why not get a hybrid to enjoy both characteristic of traits it will have. Like I wanted to plant by the pond in the garden the garden bed zone. Where there is still plenty of room to allow the truck to grow. Thinking of planting another one by another angle of the pond where I share my property line with my neighbor. I will wait and go to Theodore Payne Nursery for a pure California Fan Palm. Originally wanted to plant against corner of the pond. But I just think that space would be better with Strawberry Tree like I wanted o…
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Home Depot windmill Palm
by Colin1110082- 2 followers
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Hello, so right now I’m zone 6 the last remnants of winter are melting, we actually had a frost yesterday but we had 65 degree weather as the high. It was beautiful and I hoped you all enjoyed the eclipse. Anyways, many daffodils and such are now coming up, meaning the planting season is coming before we know it. I said a while ago I was going to buy some palms online, and I am going to buy off Home Depot because they are cheap and Home Depot I’m 99% sure guarantees the palms no matter what. Anyways there are these 1 gallon 2 pack windmill palms. They seem big on the picture, but when you look at the reviews they seem small. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Online-Orchards-1-G…
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Palm Species Recommendations for Zone 7b/8a
by Kuzey Işık- 1 follower
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Hello! I'm in USDA Zone 7b/8a border with Köppen Csa-BSk borderline climate, with rainy (sometimes snowy) winters and dry-hot summers. There is also a high risk of thunderstorms in spring and early summer. Average annual precipitation is around 400 mm. I have never seen any unprotected palm trees in my city other than several Trachycarpus fortunei specimens. (One of them died in the summer because of drought) Also, garden centers sell Trachycarpus fortunei in their indoor plant sections. I have one Trachycarpus fortunei in my garden unprotected, in a large pot. It survived 3 winters. I plan to plant it in ground asap. Do I stand any chance to grow palm trees? Which …
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