COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Med fans
by Umbrae- 7 replies
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Finally moving some of these, tastes shifting as a result of three cold events in one winter
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Does anyone know if many pindo palms survived after the big freeze in Dallas or Austin? I'm in Raleigh and I planted one in my yard a few months ago. We don't typically get as cold as it got in both of those locations so my thought is that if pindos survived that, mine should do ok. And I do expect to have to protect it a few times a year.
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Cape Hatteras Wild/Naturalized Sabal Palmetto.
by Mr.SamuraiSword- 1 follower
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Someome sent me these Sabal Palmettos from the Park Land Coastal Reserve in Buxton on Hatteras Island. These were both in the middle of the coastal woods. Any possibility that first one is a remainder of the now gone Native Population? I've heard Bald Head Island palmettos grow much slower than Native Florida ones and those of course grow very slow. Could this possibly have been a seedling during the time when the native sabal palmetto on the island were cut down for their edible bud?
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W. Filifera
by Peachs- 7 replies
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Hi. I have untied it a few days ago (transplant 5 months ago). I notice that almost all the leaves are bending. Is it normal? How do you see it? bbfree Thanks!
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Cincinnati palms YouTube channel!
by donofriojim1- 7 replies
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Hello! I've started a YouTube channel about the hardy palms and exotica in Cincinnati zone 6b! Check it out! https://youtube.com/channel/UCG0nc1wAwOhCJ_atldoGUdQ
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Juania australis :)
by Plantasexoticas- 1 follower
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Hey everyone, hope you’re all well Thought I’d share with you all an update on my seed grown juania, After a bit of a stressful year for all my palms while I moved house, they are now settling again and putting on new growth. The Juania, considering everything have done well despite the extra stresses and I’ll be looking at maybe re-potting them this year. Seed was purchased in 2016 and it’s been great to watch them grow and now develop pinnate leaves
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Trachy's are already blooming.
by Laaz- 7 replies
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Trachy's are already blooming here in mid Feb.
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Will the 25 year old Phoenix Sylvestris make it?
by frienduvafrond- 7 replies
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Or does it have a "date" with death..?
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Vancouver! The Palm Capitol of Canada
by Palm D- 1 follower
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Here is a recent video I shot of Vancouver's palm trees, mainly Trachycarpus fortunei. Where they can grow past 40 feet tall and seedlings can be found at the bases of palms. This video was shot this winter.
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anyone had luck with a Mazari Palm?
by Gator- 2 followers
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My climate is similar to that of Afghanistan ( its native range ) So i am thinking of trying one.
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Summer Surprises - Palm flowers
by Dartolution- 7 replies
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After that winter I was surprised to see my odorata producing a spathe.
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T. Wagnerianus in zone 7a?
by newtopalmsMD- 1 follower
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I am considering planting a T. Wagnerianus with a couple of feet of trunk here in zone 7a (Olney MD). The internet accounts I have seen are mixed on its ability to handle winters here with minimal protection. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with winter conditions on more developed versions of this Trachy in this area (or colder)? Thanks
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Seedlings popping up
by Jtee- 6 replies
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Last year I collected a lot of seeds from area Sabal palmetto, saw palmetto, Sabal minor and livestonia, I scattered several hundred seeds all around the yard. I noticed that several are popping up now. I’m finding more and more every day.
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How wet can Nannorrhops and Uresana tolerate?
by Keys6505- 6 replies
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I have a few vacancies that have opened up on my fence line thanks to the last few TX winters. My ultimate goal is to have a wall of trees so I don't have to see any other houses from my yard. I am including an overall pic so everyone can see the nearby trees that are seemingly unaffected by the soil conditions, albeit they are not desert species like the ones I am looking to plant. The small tree on the left and the larger on the right are L. Chinensis, the second to the right is an Arenga Englerii. All 3 have survived total defoliation over the past 2 winters. The second spot to the left is just a placeholder clearance Majesty and in the middle is an A. Wrightii th…
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New Filifera popping up
by NBTX11- 6 replies
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Bam!! Ready to replace one of my Robusta later this year should any of my Robusta die.
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mediterranean Help
by Ltapia- 6 replies
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Hello two of the new fronds have these leaves any one know why ?
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Will green sabal birmingham seeds sprout?
by knikfar- 2 followers
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Hi all, I collected a bunch of sabal birmingham seeds yesterday. They are all green but were already falling off the tree and the ones I pulled came off with almost no resistence. They're soaking in water now. About half sank to the bottom and the other half are floating at the top. Is there any chance these might germinate or should I throw the bunch out and try again next month when the seeds are black, assuming there are any left.
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Filifera Seedlings After Low of 4 Degrees
by pennerchris@gmail.com- 6 replies
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I planted a handful of seeds in May of 2014, and this is their second winter without protection. I'm in Lubbock (7b), and we had two cold snaps this winter; one was a low of 6, and the other was 4. Fast forward a couple of months, and I was pleasantly surprised to find new growth in several seedlings. These seeds were provided by Jwitt--thanks buddy!
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How to protect a palm (maypan) over winter, 9b?
by Gottagrowemall- 1 follower
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I bought it from a landscaper in ormond beach who left them completely unprotected over this past winter. It only had 1-2 green fronds and the spear was green. I put it in the ground in probably February of 21, fertilized, lots of water, mulch, and it’s looking really happy (on the right you can see one of the left over cold damaged fronds). It gets a good amount of coverage from some banana trees on one side and I’m thinking they’ll take the majority of the cold. what can I do to protect it on cold nights? Should I wrap the trunk? What could I ideally cover it with? Should I try to tie up the fronds? I could also use bamboo poles and frost cloth to build a litt…
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I have been trying to get some more info on Syagrus Schizophylla x Romanzoffiana (AKA: Coconut Queen Palm) but there is not very much out there. Does anyone here have any experience/knowledge about the Cold Tolerance and Maximum Height of this tropical looking beauty?
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VA State Cooperative Publication on Sabal minor Care
by PalmatierMeg- 1 follower
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I was researching info on Sabal minor and found the following illustrated publication released by the State of VA that provides info on growing that species in the State. I thought it might be of interest to all PTers in the Middle Atlantic region and other colder areas. HORT-60-PDF.pdf
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Palmettos are the toughest palms
by Haddock- 1 follower
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Funny story with palmettos I had a couple of weeks ago. There was this palmetto tree near me that had some seedlings beside it. I dediced to go dig them out and plant them. This being my first time digging out seedlings and the fact they were growing in the almost pure clay soil of the piedmont the roots got damaged. They lost a good portion of the root system ( it’s ok I got a bunch only 2 got damaged) and I wasn’t super confident they’d survive. So I put them in a palm cactus potting soil mix ( much better then the clay they were growing in) and left them in side. I cut off a good potion on the fronds on them to increase survival rates and for humidity I would leave the…
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What do you think of this statement ?
by WSimpson- 6 replies
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I was curious about Epsom Salt and is too much bad for my palms . I came across this on the internet . I know I watered it on my Pygmy Date palm and along with fertilizer it transformed it from a weak rooted palm barely alive to a vigorously rooted palm . I guess a Pygmy Date isn't tropical but I would like to get some perspective as to its use on my palms of varying hardinesses . Thanks , Will
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What kind of sabal palmettos and sabal minors could grow in a zone 7a with minimal protection?
by Sammy- 6 replies
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I would like to know what kind of sabal palmettos and sabal minors could grow in a zone 7a with minimal protection, if any.
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Wet-cold protection idea
by Swolte- 2 followers
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I have always wondered to what extent preventing water from entering the crown could spell major problems for a palm. Its obviously not good but if it is really is a significant factor (in combination with cold), could you build a lightweight mini umbrella (from plastic cones, for example) that could, supported by the spear, divert (at least most) water? Like a small wizard's hat... It would cover the most crucial area. Since its lightweight, you could even attach (and easily remove) it to large palms using a pole. Magical thinking?
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