FREEZE DAMAGE DATA

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   Pritchardia maideniana

   January 3, 2013 by MattyB

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   Information for P. maideniana can be found under it's old name: Pritchardia affinis. Here: http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=3185

   

   Last reply by MattyB, January 3, 2013
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   Burretiokentia veillardia

   January 3, 2013 by John Case

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   Exposed to 29 degrees and no sun........so far so good for both in ground and potted. Lots of winter left.....no frost yet.

   

   Last reply by John Case, January 3, 2013
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   Attalea Rostrata: How cold can it take?

   May 6, 2012 by Sandy Loam

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   Does anyone know what type of cold temperatures (in degrees Celcius or Fahrenheit) an Attalea Rostrata can tolerate without defoliating? I am willing to tolerate some minor bronzing in winter, but not defoliation. I saw an old post on this forum describing palm damage during the historic 1989 freeze in Orlando, Florida, USA. Apparently, Attalea Rostrata "survived". It was not clear to me whether it survived wtih flying colours or barely survived and defoliated entirely. I would be grateful to receive any information concerning Attalea Rostrata survivals, the lowest temperature experienced, and the degree of damage, if any. Many thanks, Sandy.

   

   Last reply by Sandy Loam, May 6, 2012
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   Allagoptera arenaria

   April 12, 2012 by blake_tx

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   Allagoptera arenaria in a 5g A dry 24f - No Damage

   

   Last reply by DAVEinMB, July 11, 2022

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   Medemia argun

   March 13, 2012 by basilios

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   Small seedling, about 6 months old, growing in pot filled with dry mixture of soil and sand, couldn't stand our cool/cold winter and succumbed after a cold spell during which the lowest temperature stayed above freezing (around 35F) but there were several days of persistent cold temperatures, above freezing but below 42F. Definitely wanted a warm weather rebound but unfortunately at that time of the year it wouldn't find any.

   

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   RAPHIA AUSTRALIS

   March 13, 2012 by basilios

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   A robust seedling, almost 3' tall, growing in a pot, after persistent cold weather and many nights and days with temperatures steadily below 8C / 46F, but no actual freeze (the lowest it got was around 1.5C / 34.5F), finally succumbed to the cold. Better said, it was completely toasted. So, not cold hardy at all, at least as a seedling in pot culture.

   

   Last reply by basilios, March 13, 2012
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   Brahea dulcis

   March 12, 2012 by tank

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   18F in north Florida w/ heavy frost. Event was unusual as it was preceded by an extended warm period of over two weeks with several days reaching highs into the 80s(F). Plant showed no damage. Plant is small.

   

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   Brahea decumbens

   March 12, 2012 by tank

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   18F in north Florida w/ heavy frost. Event was unusual as it was preceded by an extended warm period of over two weeks with several days reaching highs into the 80s(F). Plant showed no damage. Plant is small, not showing its blue color yet and is located in a well drained raised bed. Interestingly, a few Trachycarpus wagnerianus plants located nearby lost their spears (all have recovered) during this event.

   

   Last reply by yeye, November 13, 2017
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    Aiphanes minima

    February 18, 2012 by Jason in Orlando

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    From February 2012 advective freeze. The ultimate low temp is unknown. I had a 15 gallon A. minima left outside when the forecast low was to be about 37F/2C. Cold front came through about 4am local time and dropped the temperature from about 40F to near freezing in two hours with high winds. Water in bird bath was frozen. There was no frost. The palm had no overhead protection, but it was sheltered from the NW wind by the house and the orchid shadehouse, as well as the fronds of other neaby palms of similar size. A week later there is no damage other than some minor leaf spotting on one of the more exposed fronds and some slight burn. Temperature was likely not …

    

    Last reply by naraj, August 14, 2013
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    Borassus aethiopum

    February 14, 2012 by allencush

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    Any data on this African native?

    

    Last reply by SubTropicRay, September 29, 2016

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    My bottle is officially dead

    February 11, 2012 by JungleGina

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    My bottle palm is officially dead. It took 3 people to lift it into my truck in 2007 when I dug it from the yard of a friend who had no idea what it was and didn't want it. I happily offered it a new home. All was going well for a while. But the freezes of the last 3 winters have been slow death for this poor palm. And tonite we're forecast for 39 degrees and tomorrow for 38. Of course it's obviously too late already. March 2010 March 2011 I thought it might recover... Feb 2012 Sorry buddy

    

    Last reply by CodyORB, July 12, 2020
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    Archontophoenix alexandrae x cunninghamiana

    January 4, 2012 by Palmə häl′ik

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    Anyone else growing this hybrid King Palm... Thanks. ~Ray.

    

    Last reply by Jeff Searle, January 6, 2012
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    Dypsis ambositrae. THE REAL AMBOSITRA PALM

    August 19, 2011 by Alberto

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    Are there data about cold /frost hardiness of the D.ambositrae?

    

    Last reply by SHEP, March 21, 2022
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    Basselinia tomentosa

    August 10, 2011 by Alberto

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    Two nights of freezing temperatures .First one -3°C (26.6 F) and second 1.5°C. Little seedlings on there 3th 4th bifid leaves. On the ground ,beneath heavy canopy ,didn´t suffer any damage.

    

    Last reply by Alberto, August 19, 2011
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    Jubaea x Butia x Syagrus

    July 26, 2011 by NCpalmqueen

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    In zone 7b/8a, and with some protection (cover plus light bulb at base for heat), all spears pulled in spring 2011. However, it regrew and by mid summer, it looks healthy. Coldest temp. 15f. No days with high temp lower than 32f.

    

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    Beccariophoenix alfredii

    June 27, 2011 by brattle_007

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    Well from my experience of germinating seeds of Beccariophoenix alfredii, the soil needs temperatures in the high 20s to 30s, for it to germinate. After sprouting, the soil high temperature still needs to be maintained to develop the rooting systems and the first leaf. Soil temps in the teens will stop early growth.

    

    Last reply by brattle_007, June 27, 2011
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    Syagrus 'Abre Ojos'

    May 25, 2011 by iwan

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    Looking for damage reports for S. 'Abre Ojos', before I throw mine out to fend for itself this winter.

    

    Last reply by Mandrew968, May 26, 2011
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    The dead Foxtail fronds are slow to fall off.

    May 19, 2011 by REKS

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    We are concerned about our Foxtails. This was the second harsh winter for these Palms. Although, they keep pushing up spears of new growth, the damaged, dried up fronds on the bottom of the Foxtails are slow to fall away. The cylindrical boots that these dead fronds are attached to are still green and healthy looking. Usually, the frond and boot wither together and fall off as one piece. Should we be concerned? Is anyone familiar with this situation. We are well aware that the Foxtails are self-cleaning and should not be tampered with to accelerate the process. Here is a photo of one of our Foxtails.

    

    Last reply by peachy, May 21, 2011
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    Rhapis humilis

    April 9, 2011 by Darkman

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    I have a Rhapis humilis that survived the 2009/2010 winter that had lows of 19.3 on two occasions (if memory serves me right). This winter with lows of 24 I thought would be a snap however I did something stupid. I left a sprinkler on a created a Winter not Wonderland but a Hellish Artic Nightmare. My humilis (ten trunks about three foot tall) now has spear pull. Does anyone have any experience with cold damaged humilis?

    

    Last reply by Jcalvin, January 28, 2023

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    Rhapis laosensis

    March 27, 2011 by Kailua_Krish

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    Slight damage and yellowing to a plant exposed to 21 degree weather, much hardier than most data suggests. -Krishna

    

    Last reply by Kailua_Krish, March 27, 2011
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    Livistona mulleri

    March 27, 2011 by Kailua_Krish

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    Frost sensitive, total defoliation at 21* but began to regrow crown almost immediately. 3/3 survived and continued growing. -Krishna

    

    Last reply by KrisKupsch, March 12, 2012
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    Hyphaene thebaica

    March 5, 2011 by Xenon

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    Is anyone growing this in Central Texas, South Louisiana, North Florida or any other place that gets freezes into the low 20sF every 4-5 years? What are your experiences with the cold hardiness of this palm? Thanks, Jonathan

    

    Last reply by sarasota alex, March 14, 2011

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    Syagrus X Juebae

    February 19, 2011 by Gallop

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    I have 2 Syagrus X Juebae growing in ground for 2yrs. Both had gone pinnate this past summer. They survived last winter w/ overhead protection. In the low 20s for many days. They pulled through OK. This year no overhead protection and saw low 23F or so with heavy frost. Within a few weeks they went into rapid decline 1 plant spear pulled the other doesn't look to healthy it might make it ,we'll see. I'm coming to the conclusion these won't make it here in Pensacola Fl. it's to bad they are such a neat palm, they look quite different at an early age than the rest of my hybrids. On the other hand both my JXS took the last 2 winters like a champ.

    

    Last reply by Kailua_Krish, May 10, 2019

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    Attalea colenda

    February 14, 2011 by Trópico

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    One year old seedling left outside unprotected but under a roof, inside a pool enclosure. During freeze event when outside temperatures reached 23.5°F, but subject location saw probably just below freezing, leaves started shrinking and turning dark green. After recovery, leaves have necrotic/dead edges but 70% of the leaf area is a healthy, shiny green. Freeze events during December only. One month after (yesterday) the spear pulled. Humid/brown but no signs of fungus/bacteria attack. More tender than I thought. Other palms in pots nearby (Dypsis, etc.) didn't blink an eye.

    

    Last reply by Zeeth, January 27, 2018

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    Cocos nucifera cold damage, Florida

    February 12, 2011 by philinsydney

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    Last reply by Dave-Vero, February 18, 2011

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