COLD HARDY PALMS

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   Butia Odorata growth and flowering age

   April 22, 2020 by Ninja88

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   What is the average age and size that butia odorata's first flower and or produce fruit? I've seen it listed as 7 years old, but that seems to young. Also does their growth seem to slow down the older and bigger their fronds get? My smaller tree seems to be growing faster than my bigger tree.

   

   Last reply by Chester B, April 23, 2020

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   An easy ID?

   April 3, 2021 by DAVEinMB

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   What are we thinking here

   

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   To cut or not to cut, that is the question

   June 4, 2021 by Brandon James

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   Should I let the windmill palm seed yes or no? pros and cons?

   

   Last reply by teddytn, June 11, 2021

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   Zoomable California Cold Hardiness Zone Map

   April 5, 2014 by Scott

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   This is probably not new for most here, but at last I seem to have found a map that shows my specific area as I'm wedged between two hills in a mountainous area. It places me between a 9a and a 9b. Maybe it'd be of help to others to in hard to pin down areas. http://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-california-plant-maps-zone-hardiness-map.php

   

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   My palm survived!

   February 24 by gdumea

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   So long story short, I bought a palm from Eastside Nursery in El Paso that was marketed as a California Fan Palm, but because of the lack of abundant strings, the white wooly leaf base, very brown stem placement, and aggressive spines, I really think I got some kind of Mexican fan palm dominant hybrid (Washy Filibusta)? Well anyway, it survived its first year in the ground, completely unprotected in the high desert of Carlsbad, NM. First pic is from January after the 9 degree night. Just gave it a trim for new growth support, and it's already starting to push out new fronds. Mediterranean fan palm was in a protected area by my house and didn't have any burnt fronds at all…

   

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   Goofy sabal minor summer Christmas light idea?

   May 12, 2020 by newtopalmsMD

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   I keep reading that sabal minor (var species?) grows best in hot (and humid) summers and that it is best able to deal with cold winter if it has had a hot summer to store energy for the winter. So my thought was, could we use artificial heat sources, like xmas lights in the fall (or possibly even the summer?) to make the growing season hotter and longer to get more growth and/or winter preparation out of our sabals? Could i turn my MD growing season into something more like a Virginia growing season? In the winter i usually have a string of 200 little xmas lights on the ground around the base (never touching) of my Trachys and turn them on at 5F or lower to try to add a…

   

   Last reply by Allen, May 12, 2020

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   Arborist in Central TX

   May 3, 2021 by boaterboat

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   I have a cousin who would like an arborist to look at his palm in Central Texas, just west of Austin. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

   

   Last reply by WSimpson, May 4, 2021

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   Brunswick, Ga CIPD’s

   June 23, 2021 by Jcalvin

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   I took these photos about 5 years ago. There are a lot of cipd’s in the are. But, to me, these CIPD’s are perhaps the most majestic that I’ve seen anywhere.

   

   Last reply by DAVEinMB, June 25, 2021

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    Filifera vs filibusta street in Sicily Italy

    May 17, 2017 by Axel Amsterdam

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    Hi, In the streetview link below you can perfectly see the differences between pure filifera and filibuster. The median of the street is lined with washingtonia's: First a filibusta followed by 4 pure filifera and then 3 filibusters again. If you switch back to the date of planting you can see the differences between these at an early age. https://www.google.nl/maps/@36.9025378,15.1426348,3a,75y,358.21h,91.07t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sDxBaCN75UM7U4EtJXDoJ1w!2e0!5s20081101T000000!6s%2F%2Fgeo2.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DDxBaCN75UM7U4EtJXDoJ1w%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26ya…

    

    Last reply by Axel Amsterdam, September 7, 2020

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    Cold Hardy palms are back in stock at Seattle areas Lowe's

    April 23, 2020 by Trustandi

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    I passed through Lowe's from my grocery trip. They have all the usual suspects: butias, trachycarpus, chamaerops, cycas and of course the pygmys Have Planting and Be safe.

    

    Last reply by willials, April 26, 2020

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    Florida Serenoa repens

    January 8, 2016 by Brad Mondel

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    Here's some pictures of Serenoa repens in habitat around northern Florida. They're scattered about by the thousands along with Sabal palmetto and S.minor. They provide food for many animals like the black bears and many birds. If you look close you can see a stripe of faint variegation in this frond: Hope you enjoy these photos. I never considered growing the green variety but after seeing them in habitat I'm sold.

    

    Last reply by JLeVert, January 12, 2016

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    Livistona chinensis Leaf Hardiness

    January 4, 2022 by ahosey01

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    This year, I bought a 5 gal Livistona which was identified to me by the nursery I bought it from as Livistona chinensis. However, the other night in my garden, we dropped to 27-28F (depending on the spot). Fairly heavy frost formed, but nothing extreme for this area, which is a warm 9A. All but the spear and one leaf were completely burned. I have heard that these aren't super leaf hardy - but are super bud hardy. However, I wouldn't have thought that 27F for one night would toast the whole crown. Was thinking I'd get a solid 20-25F hardiness out of the crown. Is this consistent with anyone else's experience? If so, does anyone want a free Livistona chinensis?…

    

    Last reply by Collectorpalms, January 4, 2022

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    Filibusta growth

    May 5, 2022 by Pee Dee Palms

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    So, I've decided that I am going to start documenting the growth of my seedlings I germinated from old filibustas in MB. The filibustas I got the seeds from have been through every single bad frost we've had for at least the past 20 years. They've seen 8a weather multiple times, without any form of protection. I'm sure the babies are at least hardy to a colder 8a zone, possibly warmer 7b. Remember, this may not seem too impressive, but MB is an extremely humid place, we definitely aren't a desert. These old filibustas took bad freezing rain with lows of the upper teens earlier this year. All of them look unfazed. The main reason I want to do this is because I am going to …

    

    Last reply by Pee Dee Palms, August 16, 2022

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    Growth Rate of T.Fortunei vs. T.Wagnerianus

    June 9, 2022 by MRB1192

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    I am in Portland, OR (Zone 8b.) I have a T. Fortunei and a T. Wagnerianus (pure Waggie, I think..) that are each about a few years old and roughly the same heights. They are planted in similar soil types and receive the same amount of fertilizer, water, and sunlight. I noticed the Waggie has been growing at a much faster rate than the Fortunei. The Waggie typically pushes out 2-3 fronds in the time it takes the Fortunei to push out 1. Everything I've read says it's supposed to be the opposite. Curious if anyone who has both has seen the same thing? Do T. Fortunei growth rates typically accelerate as they mature?

    

    Last reply by Allen, June 9, 2022

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    How well do Braheas move?

    July 18, 2022 by Chester B

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    Anyone ever move their Brahea? If so do they tolerate it well? I have one that isn't in the best location, and now the plants around it are giving it more shade than it wants. It's still pretty small, less than a foot of trunk. Thanks for your input.

    

    Last reply by Chester B, July 19, 2022

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    Windmill palm seedling happy in December Tennessee

    December 12, 2021 by maskedmole

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    Grown by hand from seed bought from ebay. It's survived one winter and transplanted to spot now. Out of 30 seeds, only about 6 sprouted and ultimately only 2 survived. This one has 3 mini leaves with one of them being tiny and emerging. Leaves naturally seem to fall and cover the seedlings and I barely have to do anything more to protect them in winter.

    

    Last reply by DallasPalms, January 9, 2022

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    Beautiful Wild Sabals

    March 11, 2020 by Jcalvin

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    The loggers are gracious enough to not mow these things down when they clear cut. There is about a 10 mile stretch of clear cut along side the road I take to work everyday. These have to be upwards of 80’ tall. And, there are literally hundred of them alone with thousands of smaller ones. They’re in my native range, so I see a lot of these in the woods. But, none this tall.

    

    Last reply by HoustonTropical, March 14, 2020

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    Butia odorata ...... The Way They are Meant to Look

    April 4, 2015 by Alicehunter2000

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    This is a good example of a perfectly grown specimen. North Florida provides a near perfect environment for them.

    

    Last reply by Moose, April 10, 2015

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    Sabal multiple flowering times?

    September 10, 2022 by teddytn

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    This is today Sept. 10th. Some sort of small/ dwarf Sabal minor. Has 4 seed stalks with seeds starting to turn darker/ ripen. And shot a new inflorescence up 👀👇🏻A bunch of us were talking about sabals cross pollinating, someone brought up different flowering times. I’ve never seen this happen on any other Sabal I’ve had flower. I’d have to look back I think it was end of May beginning of June when it originally flowered. Anyone else had this happen?

    

    Last reply by teddytn, September 10, 2022

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    What is a Fair price for a 1 meter green Camerops?

    April 20, 2021 by Palmfarmer

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    Mesured from the bottom of the pot to the top frond.

    

    Last reply by Palmfarmer, April 21, 2021

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    Needle Palm spear randomly flopped over.

    August 2, 2021 by maskedmole

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    I bought it this year and planted it in the spring maybe around April. I remember the coldest it got around that time was around 20 degrees at night and I think I waited to plant it the following weekend because of that cold spell. So likely this spear flopping wasn't because of a past cold event surely unless the seller left it out in the cold before sending it to me. I did order it from a seller named "Ohio Palms" I believe so it is from a northern area but I'm sure they take good care of their palms. It was the tallest spear I'd say it was getting several inches tall. It has one other spear on it that is perfectly fine. The only thing I can think of is the spear was so…

    

    Last reply by Leelanau Palms, January 10

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    Pictures of my Trachy...looking healthy or not?

    January 22, 2014 by jfrye01@live.com

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    Here's some pictures of my Windmill...I've been putting it outside when weather permits, bringing it in when temperatures drop below freezing, as I don't want the roots to freeze in the pot. Today, I kept it inside, as it was very cold until about an hour ago. I am planning to plant this little palm in the ground in mid-April...anybody with Trachy experience, does mine look healthy, overwatered, underwatered, or other? Thanks:)

    

    Last reply by Alicehunter2000, February 11, 2014
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    Trachycarpus wagnerianus X Trachycarpus nanus

    February 24, 2014 by Jost

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    Is a very rare hybrid . I tried it about 10 years and I was successful in only one time. Who knows more about it ? Jost

    

    Last reply by Aldert, July 5, 2014

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    Sago Palm for Raleigh NC, Zone 7B

    June 21, 2019 by knikfar

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    I'd love to find a variety of Sago palm that will survive Raleigh winters. I've read about Cycas taitungensis and it's extreme cold hardiness so I've ordered a pack of five seeds. Does anyone have experience with this variety of sago or other varieties here in Zone 7B?

    

    Last reply by knikfar, June 24, 2019

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    Rhapis Excelsa in zone 7

    March 17 by Borosbobo

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    Hey! Anyone has experience in growing a lady palm planted outdoors in zone 7? Due to not having enough space inside I will plant my Rhapis Excelsa outside. I have experience in protecting not that cold hardy palms in winter with covering and heating. Few questions I have in mind: What light requirement does it need? What temperature can it outstand in winter? Somewhere I read it can stand -7C° Thanks in advance!

    

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