COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Big Bug Problem
by MonkeDonkezz- 5 replies
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I got a trachy delivered from PlantVine, I watered it and a big black bug crawled out. What is it and how do I get rid of it. I'm sorry cant take pic right now.
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Big D Freeze Aftermath '24
by palmnut-fry- 0 replies
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parking lot Sabal seedling perhaps as old as almost 30 years I discovered having my tires changed in Mesquite. This baby has seen some freezes what a survivor! These 30 year old Wash. f. some still have green in centers but this gentlemen's club has yet to remove 2021,2,3 freeze's fatalities! Amazed these babies survived below freezing uncovered almost 70 hours last month ( by mother)! Maybe she helped them underground? 30 year old Butias seem fine but they were not covered so a testament to their durability! These hardy Sabal texanas prob did not need wrapped but many businesses and homeowners like me did anyway to protect their investments! M…
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Big monsters
by TexasColdHardyPalms- 2 followers
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Stopped by to take a look at a few jxbf1. A few of these are getting pretty big @ close to 5'+ diameter. Just as big as the fattest jubaea I've seen.
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Big Mule Gets Its Boots Cleaned
by Alicehunter2000- 14 replies
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Finally got the reciprocating saw charged up and did some maintenance work on the big mule. Still learning the technique.
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Big Needle palms and sabal minors in downtown Cincinnati!
by donofriojim1- 1 reply
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Big Potted Windmills Endure Winter
by tjwalters- 6 replies
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These guys (and/or gals) are out year-'round with few ill effects in Z7A at the Villages of Waugh Chapel in Gambrills, MD. I was pretty amazed when I noticed them in the dead of winter still sitting on the patio of the cigar shop next to Caribou Coffee. They're in a little sheltered area, which I'm sure helps a bit, but it gets cold here and I'm surprised they do so well. I think the general consensus is that potted plants are more exposed and therefore less hardy than those planted in the ground, but these seem to defy that reasoning. Any thoughts on what might be helping these through the winter?
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Big slow fan palm? 1 2
by Manalto- 1 follower
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Outside of my kitchen, I would like to plant a large palm that fills the window with foliage and blocks the view of my neighbor's A/C unit. I have about 15' between the house and the driveway, so there is space for a large palm. The location is south-facing, with bright shade and dappled sunlight from the high branches of a giant old live oak. It's a protected spot, but I don't want to get too risky and lose my eyesore-blocker a few years down the road. A slow palm would fill the window with foliage for a long time; a fast palm would eventually outgrow its role and get tall enough fill the windows of the room above. Either is desirable. I have asked this ques…
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Big, Catholic Trachys in 7b NC
by NCFM- 5 replies
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Today I stumbled across these two old windmills at St. Pius Catholic Church in Greensboro: I also found a dozen or so more growing down the street at an apartment complex: This one had a nice curve to it’s trunk:
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Biggest palm in Portland/Seattle?
by Sunandwater- 14 replies
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Saw this one in an east Portland neighborhood, it’s huge!!
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Biggest Waggie I have ever seen
by Chester B- 8 replies
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I've seen some that have around 15' of trunk before, but never one that was this robust and with such large fronds. I can confirm the owner of the nursery has said it is a wag.
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Birmingham seedling ?
by WSimpson- 4 replies
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I haven't seen enough small Birminghams to notice a difference between small Minors and small Birminghams . This small palm is directly under my biggest Birmingham . Does anybody see anything that makes them think this might be a Birmingham or the ubiquitous Minors that spread seedlings all around my property ? I think I will dig it up and plant it somewhere in case it's a Birmingham . Thanks , Will Seedling ; anything different about this from a Minor ? My Birmingham has been seeding for the last 4 years and I typically let a lot of the seed just fall down below it . Seedling is to the right of the trunk picture be…
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bismarck nobilis
by baderr- 3 replies
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hello from argentina,,we are living near of buenos aires...the minimun temperatures was 26 F for 3 days and the Little Bismark without any damage…...is ver near of a Wall side to the norh
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Bismarck Palm ln Houston
by HoustonTropical- 1 follower
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Good day fellow quarantiner’s purchased and planted this beautiful Bismarkia Nobilis in front of a backdrop of Mexican Heather
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Bismarckia growth issues
by Icy Palm- 5 replies
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My Bismarkia in pot stood in old water for a long time. All leaves turned brown and died. There was still a spear which was green. This has now developed in spring time but looks like 'stuck'. There is no room for a new spear and no new spear in sight. Will this get better or is the palm going to stop developing? It looks like the leaves are getting longer but not sure! Hope someone can share experience or advice. Thanks!
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Bismarckia in 8b?
by JLM- 4 followers
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From experience, do yall think a Bismarckia would work in zone 8b with protection? I am technically a warm 8b almost 9a, but when it comes down to it zones dont matter. I have been on the freeze damage data looking at this and it seems like 22F is the limit on cold. I wouldnt mind eventually getting one to experiment, or do you think it would be a waste of money and time?
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Bismarckia in eastern NC
by WhoDatNation- 1 follower
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Hampstead NC ZONE 8A
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Bismarckia in N Florida 1 2 3
by tank- 85 replies
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This one has been in the ground for about 5 years and was planted from a 3 gal that I grew from seed. It has seen temps below 20F and has never shown much damage. It is under a high pine canopy with overhead protection and a good amount of shade, hence its slow growth and presumably why it didn't show much damage during the several dips into the low 20Fs and upper teens. It is in my "palm compound" and is usually surrounded by potted plants. Was doing some spring cleaning and freed this guy up for a pic. Its about 6' overall and growing REALLY slow. I have never protected it.
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Bismarckia nobilis north carolina?
by ZPalms- 2 followers
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Anyone have experience with this palm in north carolina? can or do they do well here?
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Bismarckia opening a new leaf
by Mauna Kea Cloudforest- 8 replies
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I didn't expect this, with lows averaging near 42F and the latest week of freeze dropping temps down to 26F down there during the night and 59F during the day, the last thing I was expecting is a leaf to open. But indeed, it's opening. Lows near 50F and highs in the 75F range today. BTW, 26F didn't touch my bismarckia. Talk about acclimatization, bismarckia seem to have some pretty good genetics. Winter is just starting, so let's hope they continue to thrive. We are in a drought, this probably really helps.
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Bismarckia Seedling :)
by Dartolution- 2 followers
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Just wanted to share. I got a Bismarckia seedling from Phil today. I'll repot in the spring possibly, or leave it be until it fills it. Thoughts?
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PALMS R KOOL on youtube has bismarckia nobilis, livistona chinensis and decora, CIDP, washingtonia robusta and filifera, butia odorata, sabal palmetto, trachycarpus fortunei, and more growing in his yard outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. The only form of winter protection he has used so far are small heat lamps. Here's a link to his latest yard update:
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Bismark Palm
by Cfhsoccerplayer- 35 replies
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Hey everyone, I have a question about this palm. I live in zone 8a. The recommended zone for this palm says 8b to 11. We have other palms in our area that say 8b as well and when it gets cold the leaves die but not the whole palm. I was just wondering what your thoughts on wether I would be able to grow a Bismarck palm in zone 8a? Thanks.
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Bismarkia look alike for colder climates
by Brad Mondel- 1 follower
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Many palm enthusiasts enjoy the color and stature of the Bismark palm because it is unique and striking in appearance. Unfortunately many palm growers live in regions too cold to grow them. I, myself live one zone too far north to grow this specimen so I try to find alternative palms to satisfy my Bismark craving. One solution is to grow palms that look similar or share the same characteristics as Bismarkia Nobilus . One such palm is Chamaerops Humilus Var. Argentea. This palm, although much smaller, has alike simularities-such as the silver, waxy, and blue tone of the frond. Other palms exist that resemble Bismark, but I do not have any experience with those. Gardeners g…
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Bismarkia Nobilis hardiness?
by Pee Dee Palms- 2 followers
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Does anyone know what the exact hardiness of a Bismarckia is? I've seen some people say 8b, 9a, and 10a. Which one is it? I am thinking about getting one for Myrtle Beach...
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This is growing in a courtyard in very deep shade at the UF Campus, Gainesville, FL. I apologize for the horrible quality pictures. My camera is 10 years old and it's just a crap shoot anymore whether or not they turn out halfway decent. There is only one small trunk, and it is just a couple of inches tall, yet the palm is a flowering adult (male). It has a cycad-like appearance!
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