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   Washingtonia in North Carolina

   July 26, 2022 by knikfar

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   I was in Wrightsville Beach, NC this weekend and I spotted this Washingtonia, which I suspect is filifera because of the trunk size and lack of purple/burgundy on the trunk. Based on Google Streetview, this palm was planted sometime prior to 2008 and survived the 2018 100 year cold event. I've attached the weather observations for Wilmington, which is the closest I could find. Although Wrightsville is probably a tad warmer than Wilmington, but I imagine the temps and conditions were very similar. What a tank of a palm. I'm in Raleigh and recently planted two Washy filibusta from Lowes, labeled "Robusta" but I've been told they're too hairy to be pure robusta. I also plant…

   

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   Washingtonia in zone 7a with just wrapping?

   January 20, 2016 by siege2050

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   I originally started some Washingtonia Filibusta seeds to grow in containers (Still waiting on Filifera to germinate). But after seeing how fast they are growing for me, and looking around the web, is it possible to protect a Washingtonia with just wrapping the trunks heavily in a zone 7a down to 0F? I am not too crazy about making mini greenhouses so would prefer to wrap. If so what kind of wrapping, would heat tape be necessary on the coldest nights with a thermostat? Also if I remove all the fronds, will new ones grow back in time to make the palm look okay each year? What is the cold hardiness for Filibusta as compared to Robusta, and Filifera and is it increased a lo…

   

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   Washingtonia Montréal Winter 2022-23

   March 19 by Latinmtl67

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   What do you guys think of my washingtonia in Montreal. March update. I can’t wait to take the boxes down next month IMG_0859.MOV

   

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   Washingtonia palm

   May 6, 2021 by Andrew Burroughs

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   Anyone in S.C.interested in washy filibuster or filiferas.

   

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   Washingtonia post ice storm

   March 3, 2021 by Fallen Munk

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   Looks like the Washies pulled through just fine. A lot of people think it's too wet here, but they are doing great so far. Salem Oregon 8b. I haven't decided if they are filifera or filibusta. They were tagged filifera when I bought them at Lowe's.

   

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   Washingtonia protection - Pacific Northwest style.

   November 4, 2021 by Chester B

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   We’re lucky here our winters don’t get too cold but we do have a issue with moisture. Because of this certain palms that are hardy to our minimum temperatures don’t do well like Washingtonia palms. This year I purchased a new Washingtonia robusta and I am helping it along through winter, I created this little structure using some plastic panels from an old greenhouse. It will still allow airflow to prevent mold and fungus and it has a sloped roof to help drain off the rain. This is the highest level of protection I have ever done for any of my plants.

   

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   Washingtonia Recovery - Houston

   January 10 by strongbad635

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   These Washingtonia didn't wait around after the freeze, recovery began within DAYS!

   

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   Washingtonia Robusta and Filifera Flowering

   April 16, 2021 by GardnerDylan6a

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   What time of year does W. Filifera or Robusta flower and produce seed?

   

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    Washingtonia Robusta in Virginia Zone 7a/7b?

    January 6, 2017 by PalmTreeDude

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    I was thinking in March that I would plant a Washingtonia robusta here in Virginia (zone 7a/7b). Do you think I should do it? Of course, every winter (starting in early November, when tempature start getting below freezing) I would protect it. I heard they are a good palm to protect in this zone because every spring, since they are so fast growing, they come back nicely and look great in summer. That would really be an eye catcher here. What do you think?

    

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    Washingtonia robusta installment - Utah

    September 28, 2019 by RyManUtah

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    Finally made it downtown to see the new robusta installments. Exciting things to come.

    

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    Washingtonia Robusta issue?

    July 6, 2022 by bgifford

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    Hello everyone! I have four Washingtonia Robusta (two newly in ground and two potted). I noticed after taking them outside earlier this year, that some of the leaves are starting to bend over. Even with some new growth. The Palms are still growing rather quickly but I figured I'd ask if this is a sign of a bigger issue (fungal or pest). Thanks. Brian

    

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    Washingtonia Robusta near Charlotte, NC

    June 25, 2019 by PALMS R KOOL

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    Checking out some palms on Lake Wylie! https://youtu.be/SW2pD4V8hqc

    

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    Washingtonia robusta or filifera

    May 8, 2017 by Arnaud33

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    Hello, I bought recently a washingtonia Palm. I think it's a filifera but I'm totally sure. Here are some fotos. Do you have any idea ?

    

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    Washingtonia robusta or filifera or Mediterranean fan

    August 23, 2017 by Rightstuff15

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    I'm fairly new to palm growing in the midwest. I'm going to ask a stupid question. Is this a Washingtonia robusta or filifera? Or could it be a Mediterranean fan palm?

    

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    Washingtonia robusta or filifera???

    August 10, 2020 by 2FAST2FURIOUS

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    I recently bought and planted this Washingtonia, but I don't have a clue if it is a Robusta or a Filifera. The vender talled me that this is a Filifera, but I'm not really sure about that. The more information I get the more confused I become, PLEASE HELP!!! XD

    

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    Washingtonia robusta overwintering

    April 20, 2017 by David_K

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    Hello, i live in Europe, in Czech Republic. My place is in zone 7a/b, this year was a bad winter with low of -12°C (for y'all imperialists 10°F), usually about - 8°C (17°F). My idea is to make a box from polycarbonate, cover the ground inside the box with styrofoam, roll the tree into some light wraps and then with heating cable (64W 4m, y'all imperialists 13ft). Is this possible or does anyone have a better idea how to protect the palm? I can get a lot of materials for free. I planted the tree this week, its like 60-80 cm high.

    

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    Washingtonia robusta seedling

    August 25, 2016 by Latinmtl67

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    Hi guys i'm a newbie here and i would like to more something. I germinated some seed 2 weeks ago and some of them finally sprouted. One of them I noticed at the end of 2 roots it's getting darker. i used the baggies method with paper towels. Btw :Today i got my heating pad which i put them on 1 hour ago directly but when i put my hand on it, for me it seems too hot so i place then in a container and then on the pad here is some pictures thank you guys in advance

    

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    Washingtonia robusta should I buy?

    August 23, 2020 by palm789

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    Hi I'm tempted to buy one with 60cm of trunk but not sure of their hardiness/I live in South Wales uk. I'm ready to buy but paranoid I will lose it this upcoming winter. Thanks.

    

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    Washingtonia Robusta Survive Temps in the Teens?

    June 23, 2022 by MRB1192

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    I was in Sedona, AZ recently and was surprised to find several mature (what I thought to be) Washingtonia Robusta. Where I saw the specimens in the photo was technically Zone 8a per the USDA Map. Sedona typically sees a dozen or so freezes per year and the occasional freeze down into the upper teens. I'm curious how these palms have managed to survive these temps for this long. Can anyone tell by the photo if these are actually Washingtonia Filibusta? I'm also curious if there are any members of this forum from Texas or Louisiana who had Washingtonia Robusta that survived the deep freeze of February, 2021 unprotected.

    

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    Washingtonia robusta wind damage

    October 25, 2022 by MarcusH

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    This morning my heart dropped after i saw 3 fronds damaged by windy ( 25- 28 mph wind gusts) conditions. Aren't palms supposed to handle a lot more wind speeds before they show signs of wind damages ?

    

    Last reply by MarcusH, October 26, 2022

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    Washingtonia Robusta Zone 8b Oregon

    July 30, 2021 by PlantDad

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    I bought this Washingtonia robusta at the beginning of summer. Since then it has grown multiple new leaves. It was one of my few potted plants that I didn't move to shade during our record breaking heat wave. It handled 117 degrees like it was nothing. The location where I have it gets sun almost all day and is covered in concrete and asphalt so it really bakes in the afternoon sun. I'm excited to see how it does through the winter here.

    

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    washingtonia robusta, filifera, filibusta?

    July 3, 2019 by serdar-tr

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    What is the type of this palm? robusta, filifera, filibusta?

    

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    Washingtonia robusta, filifera, or filibusta

    March 11 by Michael112211

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    Hi there I recently got a Washingtonia palm it was advertised to me as California fan palm but now I am having second thoughts, I would like to know if it’s robusta filifera or filibusta, I know it’s likely still to young to tell what type it is but any educated guesses would be great.

    

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    Washingtonia robusta?

    July 26, 2019 by Dartolution

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    What is the agreed upon zoning for planting this palm? I also read that it is an extremely fast grower. I live in 8a and honestly I have not ever seen it sold here, or maybe Im just looking in all the wrong places.

    

    Last reply by PalmatierMeg, July 26, 2019
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    Washingtonia robusta. How pure is it ?

    July 29 by MarcusH

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    I'm trying to find out how pure my Robusta is. I see some other mexican fan palms in our neighborhood that have less fibers on the leafs. Would like to hear an experts opinion. Thank you

    

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