FREEZE DAMAGE DATA
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Something Positive 1 2
by PALM MOD- 76 replies
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Let's salvage something positive out of this disastrous California weather. While the effects of the recent cold snap are still fresh in everyone's mind, let's try to document some info about the cold tolerence of various palms. Especially some of the newer introductions that may not have much of a track record. This will be far from scientific. However, it may be useful. Let's try and keep it data oriented, as there are many threads already describing the grief and horror of this devastating weather. Feel free to post pics to help document, or mention if you are referring to a small or mature specimen, or other relevant info. Add other palm species, or post your expe…
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What to do with this info? 1 2
by PALM MOD- 46 replies
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Now that we are getting all this great info, what do we do with it? Should we allow it to stay open, and let those in Texas or Florida contribute, if/when they get zapped? Should we try to condense it, and try to create our own Hardiness Guide to Palms? What do you all think?
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Alphabetical Sorting
by PALM MOD- 1 follower
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Matt and Everyone, FYI --- I have switched the default sorting in this forum to sort topics alphabetically per Matty's suggestion. Please be aware that the options for sorting are always available on all the forums at the bottom of the page. You can sort topics in any number of ways. Alphabetically by topic, topic starter, last poster, etc. Or chronologically by last post, topic start date, etc. Check it out. So if you prefer checking for the most recent additions, just sort that way, by last post, from the botton menu.
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12 inch tall strap leafer with 6 leaves and one emerging. In the ground with very sparse, almost non-exisitent canopy from a Syagrus r. One night 29F light frost uncovered - no damage Another night 29F light frost but covered this time. So far no damage. Fingers crossed for this palm. Matt
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2021 Freeze Damage - Texas and the Southern US 1 2 3 4
by JJPalmer- 6 followers
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Given the duration and severity of the recent and ongoing historical freeze in the Southern United States, particularly Texas, it will be important to document the damage along with what happens to survive. In the future, archiving the damage will provide good insight into what future events may bring.
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Bismarkia nobilis 1 2 3
by Dypsisdean- 2 followers
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Does anyone have info to share on this one? I am very curious.
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Florida Christmas Freeze 2022 1 2
by JLM- 3 followers
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This freeze impacted areas north of a line from Roseland, FL to Arcadia, FL to St Petersburg, FL. Temperatures dropped into the 20's as far south as Lakeland, FL, and temperatures dropped into the teens for areas in the Panhandle. There were several nights of cold, spanning from the 22nd to the 26th. In central FL, not all of these nights dipped below freezing, but temperatures in the 30's did occur. My official low was 19F in my back yard, although i suspect that the front yard may have been 17F or 18F based on the degree of damage to my Queen. I will be posting pictures of my palms in my yard here, and i encourage anyone else with any damage to post them here …
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0000 - Cold Hardiness Observation Master Data 1 2
by kinzyjr- 3 followers
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Overview The PalmTalk forums contain thousands of observations on the cold tolerance from a variety of locations and climates. One of the primary difficulties in determining cold hardiness of a particular species or variety of palm is that observations vary greatly, even at the same temperature in the same location. Therefore, hardiness can be more accurately expressed as a probability rather than in absolutes. The goal of the attached list is to more accurately calculate the probability and degree of damage one could expect from a freeze on a particular species or variety of palm by consolidating the available data into one document. This list is provided …
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2022 January 2022 Florida Freeze Report 1 2
by kinzyjr- 3 followers
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This topic is started to document the cold damage, or hopefully lack thereof, due to the cold spell. Initially, it looks like most of the damage done locally was due to frost. As you get outside of town, the damage can get pretty severe on the "high-9b/low-10a" palms that have become more common due to the advent of Lethal Bronzing. I'll begin with this photo I captured west of the airport on Medulla Rd. The damage didn't even wait for the warmup to manifest. For my own garden, I'm going to wait until it warms up to do my report. There may be palms that look undamaged now that will show damage after the next three days go over 80F. There may also be palms tha…
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Archontophoenix cunninghamiana 1 2
by elHoagie- 62 replies
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30F (night one) - no damage 27F (night two) - no damage to three of them, one with a few brown spots on the leaves. All 4 specimens have some trunk, but are not mature.
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Dypsis lutescens 1 2
by epicure3- 2 followers
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Low of 29. no frost Largest clump with fronds about 10 feet in the air. Freeze damage to the highest frond only. The rest of this one seems ok. 1 other smallish clump untouched even in the coldest part of the yard in shade. 4 other clumps are canopy protected and I haven't seen them yet.
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Farthest North Roystonia Regia 1 2
by BigBpalms- 46 replies
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Who knows where it is and how it fared through the cold?
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South Louisiana Queen Palms 1 2
by Wilyum- 41 replies
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I have a concern and question. Here in South Louisiana, a few weeks back we got into the TEEN temperatures. Mine along with most of other peoples queen palms in their yards all seem to be brown and barely green. What is the best solution to getting these back healty and green again? Will this take years? I have about 8 of these planted behind a fence for my pool viewing area and its going to look horrible this summer. Any ideas how to spruce this up for the summer time? Anything special I can do? I have about $2,000 invested in these trees. Any information can help. Thanks William
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2018 freeze in central Florida 1 2
by Ravensdog- 41 replies
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Worried all night about my royals, foxtail, Alexander, and robellinii’s from last nights freeze, wasn’t overly concerned with my duo headed sago which pulled thru well. Have to say that I’m impressed of how the Alexander, the foxtail and robellinii’s pulled thru undamaged. The royals on the other hand has some burnt foliage which I sort of expected but the palms themselves survived. We’re expecting one more freeze tonight and I’ll have my fingers crossed. By the way, my t-stat here in Deltona was at 31° at 6:10 am. The weather Channel has us expected to be a low 29° tonight.
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Carpoxylon macrospermum 1 2
by elHoagie- 1 follower
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three one-gallon plants inside my greenhouse. No damage so far after 33F.
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Dypsis pembana 1 2
by MattyB- 40 replies
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Dypsis pembana, 2 gallon size plant, in ground, 2 feet tall to tip of new spear. 24.1F, no frost, planted under a Queen Palm and next to a hedge, covered with a sheet. No immediate damage/burn. This palm normally shows some spotting during winter, which it's been doing for several weeks due to the ongoing cold.
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Parajubaea
by Patrick- 39 replies
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I'm interested to know how these have done, especially you guys out in the central valley. How have you fared with these, Dick Douglas? I know you've gotten pretty cold, too
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Rhapidophyllum hystrix
by PalmGuyWC- 1 follower
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No one has reported on R. hystrix, but maybe because it's one of the most cold hardy palms on earth. I have several scattered around my garden, and in my climate they require a good bit of shade in the summer. I'd like to put in a plug for Rhapidophyllum because it seems to be a very under utilized palm. It has a reputation of being slow growing, and it is in its early years, but once established, and in the right spot, they speed up. They are even nice looking as a smaller palm and somewhat resemble a large Rhapis. They are very exotic looking if given the right growing conditions, but they do require a lot of heat in the summer. I have one that is probably over 40 y…
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Dypsis decipiens
by Kathy- 36 replies
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No damage whatsoever at 24F and no frost. And this is a palm I dug up and moved last summer. Multiple nights below 28F, small 15-gal sized. I think Dypsis in general is coming in stronger than I anticipated in this arctic event.
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Majesty Palm (Ravenea rivularis)
by Big Tex- 1 follower
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We planted this Majesty Palm 3 years ago. It is about 12 foot tall with about 1 foot of clear trunk. It's planted pretty close to the house but gets North winds. We always wrap the trunk with Christmas lights and try to cover it with frost cloth when we know below freezing weather or frost is coming. We had 2 days with light frost and a brief drop in temps to 27 that caught us off guard so the palm was not covered. Some of the fronds got burned badly but this thing grows so quickly you can hardly tell it suffered any damage. The picture below was taken August of 2008.
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Wodyetia bifurcata
by PALM MOD- 1 follower
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Damage began: 30 degrees Severe damage/death: 27-28 degees Ultimate damage after experiencing 21 F.
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Florida January 2008 Freeze - Photos
by spockvr6- 35 replies
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Lets post some preliminary damage photos! Ill start the thread with some photos taken late this afternoon.
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Jubeopsis caffra
by BS Man about Palms- 35 replies
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For some reason I have aquired at least 5 of these from good 1 gal size to hefty 5's. Some sheet covered, some not. 4 nights under 30F, 2 of those at 26F can't see any damage. Small ones seem more susceptable to root rot than cold...
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AAAA...not so fast
by STEVE IN SO CAL- 34 replies
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Bossy Bob here again... I'm starting to see damage on palms that I thought were going to be OK. My big Rav Glauca is now just starting to show damage, and a Pritchardia that was on the south side of my house next to my constantly used and warm chimney, is starting to fold. Three days ago, these palms looked perfect... Please be thorough, and if need be, edit your posts to reflect final damage. I'm waiting to share my data when damage shows in its final stage. Remember, this is a thread dedicated to gathering cold damage data, and we may not(hopefully)have the opportunity to compile such important data anytime soon. So, please update damage as needed...
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Severe burning on most trees 2-10'. Damage to 30'+ trees in Fresno. Still working on the temp numbers, but 16 out of 18 days below freezing. Most days 12+ hours below freezing, rebounding to mid-40's. Official lows in Madera and Fresno in low 20's. Some frost every day, but nowhere near as heavy as normal 28-32F freezes. No overhead canopy.
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