COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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Lytocaryum Hoehnei
by Laaz- 2 followers
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I would say these are easy 9a hardy & pushing 8b. This one saw multiple nights at around 20F & on night ar 16F with only a cheap plastic tarp thrown over it. It did have spear pull, but is pushing a new spear...
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Fast Growing Hardy Palms
by ZPalms- 2 followers
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Just curious if theirs any palms I don't know of that grow fast apart from washingtonias? I've googled some different species but they aren't specific on which are fast growing and cold hardy and if their are any species of coconut palms that are more resistant to the cold? I've read a forum on here about Indian tall coconut tree but I'm not exactly sure what species Indian tall is
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Z8a Chamaerops humilis questions/experience
by Dartolution- 2 followers
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Good Evening all, Im new here and just would like some feedback on everyones experiences with this species. I have 3 specimens, all purchased from LOWES in the blue pots (you know the ones). 1 is about 2 yrs old (meaning I've had it for 2 years). Last winter I kept it inside in a roughly 10 gallon pot. Over the last year it has grown well, albeit slowly. The other two I purchased around april this year and are smaller. After relandscaping my entire property I decided to plant all of these in select locations. I am in Calera, Alabama, zone 8a I believe. They are all planted in a south facing back yard, and get 8+ hrs o…
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Need Help Choosing New Patric Hybrids
by buccaneers37- 36 replies
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I last purchased from Patric in May 2011, now it's time for more. Please help me to decide which ones to get. Comment with your experiences: growth rates, ultimate size & uniqueness from what I already have. From Patric: J x S B (capitata) x PJ cocoids From Tejas Tropicals (I understand this may have been originally from Patric stock): B x J From Mark Heath: B x S I will probably buy one each from column A & from column B, you know, like Chinese food. A) BJ x J or BJ x S - ? Yatay x J or Yata x S - ? Another slim possibility mat be B (paraguayensis) x PJ cocoids Who knows, if I get a wild hair, I may buy 3. Thanks for your help, Wayne
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Sabal sp. 'Birmingham' in Knoxville, TN
by Bigfish- 1 follower
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Back in 2006, as part of the Southeast Palm Society Hometown Grant, I planted a couple of Sabal sp. 'Birmingham' palms in Knoxville on the UT campus. Thought I'd show the progression of one of them here, and how it is doing today. Planted on June 29, 2006 as about a five gallon palm: Here's a 2010 picture of the palm, starting to form a trunk: Fast-forward another four years to February of 2014, right after the Polar Vortex. This was after a low of -1F and a few other single digit lows, as well as several times where the temperature didn't rise above freezing for several days. As many of you know, cold damage doesn't show up sometimes fo…
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Palm damage in TN
by Landasaw- 1 follower
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Unwrapping palms after winter 2022-2023. Needle palm took considerable damage. Pindo had partial spear pull.
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Different forms of Needle palm
by teddytn- 3 followers
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I remember seeing pictures of needle palms with a vertical solitary trunk and no lower fronds a long time ago. People were calling it a Bull needle. I’ve always been familiar with the “normal” clumping form which seems to grow wider with offsets as fast as it grows tall. I have one that’s been slow to grow period and only has a few small pups, but I don’t think is a “bull”. One normal clumping form and a small new clumping form. What’s everyone’s experience with the 2 different types? Let’s see them!!!
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Real Good Looking Cold Hardy Palms
by jvblack930- 35 replies
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Hello, I recently visited Florida and I was inspired. I saw all the beautiful Palm Trees, and I wanted one for my home in Memphis. I have some experience with plants, but not much. I was researching what Palms could live here, and I found this site as well with all the information, but, the trees that are options were not good looking at all. Windmill Palm is the worst looking Palm tree I have ever seen, Needle palm looks like a bush and Dwarf Sabal Palm looks weird, and so does Jelly Palm. The only one I might think about is European Fan Palm. But, my real question is, I want some real good looking palms like the tall ones in Florida with nice fan leaves or the feather o…
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Bismark Palm
by Cfhsoccerplayer- 35 replies
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Hey everyone, I have a question about this palm. I live in zone 8a. The recommended zone for this palm says 8b to 11. We have other palms in our area that say 8b as well and when it gets cold the leaves die but not the whole palm. I was just wondering what your thoughts on wether I would be able to grow a Bismarck palm in zone 8a? Thanks.
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Another cold night.
by Palm crazy- 35 replies
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Woke up to 31F the airport 8 miles away had 21F last night. No Morning fog, a sunny day to help warm things up to the mid-40s. So far the plants are still looking good the next few nights are going to be colder I think. My geranium still have flower buds and a block away they are still in full bloom. About the time this mini cold spell is over (by the end of the week) I think the East coast will be getting this cold.
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Disposable (?) Palm
by Manalto- 2 followers
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Years ago, I was at somebody's house in Mobile who had outside their dining room window a fan palm that functioned well as a privacy screen from neighbors when we sat at the table for dinner and conversation. It filled the window from top to bottom, so it must have been about 12 ft tall and close enough to the house that the fronds brushed gently against the screen. I liked the visual effect and the way it allowed balmy breezes into the room. I assume that, eventually, the palm got too big for its spot up against the house so that's why I called this thread "disposable." But maybe it doesn't have to be... Can you recommend a palm that's adapted to 8b Gulf Coast condi…
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Braheas in the Pacific Northwest...
by MarkbVet- 2 followers
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Hello again.... now I'm curious about who has been growing Braheas (and which species) in our cool, wet northwest US/Canada. The more common ones, including Brahea armata & Brahea clara, but also Brahea berlandieri (aka B. dulcis blue form), B. decumbens, B. dulcis, Brahea 'nuri' etc.-- all of which show promise in their cold tolerance (moisture tolerance is the other concern of course). Hit me up with pics and knowledge, and include how much winter protection you're using (or not). Would love to hear about unprotected success stories!
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Most worthy 9a palms.
by 8BPalms- 2 followers
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From a propagator/business perspective, in your opinion what 5 or 10 true palm species are most worth propagating in North & north/central Florida? Humid hot summers, potential to reach 20F briefly in very occasional winters. You have to include at least one pinnate type palm! Factors to consider: availability and cost of seeds or pups, looks, growth rate, best selling price per gallon, etc. This can include hybrids and uncommon palms if seeds are not impossible to find.
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Microclimates
by climate change virginia- 1 follower
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How do microclimates work I have a vague idea of how they work I need clarification. thanks
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Ceroxylon quindiuense in Myrtle Beach?
by Pee Dee Palms- 1 follower
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Since there is very little information about this palm on the internet, it is hard for me to tell if it is possible to grow this palm in my climate. I hear that it likes cool humid summers which is definitely not my climate. But I do have a very cool north facing wall that is quite wet. I have an Ostrich Fern there which isn't suppose to grow in my climate and is thriving. So does anyone think that I could pull it off at my north facing wall? I also don't know the light requirements too, because it is very hard for me to find info on it. My northern wall gets full morning sun. Not sure if that would be enough for it.
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Sabal x Brazoriensis seeds
by Stefanus- 2 followers
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Hi all, I finaly managed to get hold of some Sabal Brazoriensis seeds but I wasn't expecting them to be this large. I've only germinated S. Minor and "Lousisiana" before and I've never had them this size. Can anyone confirm that Brazoriensis has such big seeds? Picture below shows the seeds next to Sabal minor seed. Thanks in advance! Stefan
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New Mature Additions to Our Yard
by WestCoastGal- 35 replies
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Wanted to share the latest additions to our yard which were installed on Friday a.m. before the temps rocketed upwards during this extremely hot spell we are having. Hopefully the maturity of the palms will carry them through fine. Historically our inland valley which has some marine influence has temps anywhere from low 20sF to around 113F (a few years ago). We were in the mid 20s last winter overnight for about 12 hours when the winds ceased. Despite a current 9b designation we are trying to plant for Zone 9a for the most part. Our nights generally cool off to the 50s-60s during the summer, although it was in the low 80s around 10pm last night. The x…
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A few pic's from my zone 8b garden
by Jubaea_James760- 1 follower
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Washingtonia filifera & Bella Sabal pumos
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Copernicia Alba in St Augustine, FL
by Almisa- 2 followers
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Pic #1 - first installed in August 2022 Pic#2 - early November so far so good.
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California Coconut!🥥🌴
by cocoloco- 3 followers
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Currently November 15 2023, and the winter rain has decided to shower down on Zone 10A/B Tustin, California in Orange County. Using soil heating cables in the pot of my Coconut palm (Panama Pacific Tall variety) IMG_6496.MOV IMG_6496.MOV , todays addition of christmas lights for extra warmth has made its way into my garden. Here’s a silly video showing my coconut getting ready for this upcoming winter! (there’s an umbrella over the coconut so it’s not overwatered) 😛
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Buying rare palms
by Jtee- 2 followers
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Hello. Where does one purchase rare palms? Such as the hybrid varieties and different sabals and such. I almost purchased a sabal uresana on eBay but the order was refunded. It was coming from Texas so I’m assuming it was damaged or just out of stock. I’m not really interested in growing from seed but would like to purchase a small seedling at least.
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Help!! Trachycarpus Fortunei crown rot help
by Palmy Pal- 2 followers
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So last snowfall here in Nc my trachycarpus was right beside my greenhouse and under the gutters of it and i think what happened was some water poured into the crown and froze solid damaging the heart. The spear pulled a couple weeks ago or whatever and I poured hydrogen peroxide in it for a good week about every day. I cleaned some of the gunk out of it a few days back and came back to do it again today and found out it was even deeper than what I thought it was when I cleaned it out a few days ago. I’ve gone as deep as I can with the tweezers and the hole is deeper than what they can reach. You can see how deep that is in the picture attached. Should I cut the trunk bac…
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Getting my tropical on!
by Love them palms- 2 followers
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Hello to all I am a new member Have a few questions about Palm trees I am going to plant next Spring . I live in Puget sound area in mukilteo, Washington supposedly in zone 8b. I never was in the Palm trees until I went to Las Vegas Nevada and Southern California I love the Look of the palms So much I decided I wanna them in my yard. Since I could not live down South in those areas I figured I would bring the look up to me, Around here most of the People In this area that Have Palm trees In their yards Are mostly Chinese windmill palms As do most the nurseries So my options were very limited I wanted to be different from all the other people and push…
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Mule Palm in Zone 8b
by nitsua0895- 34 replies
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I got a 5 foot tall mule palm and during December I left it mostly outside because it stayed so warm for most of the month but it's inside now because there were a couple of light freezes earlier this week. Has anyone had experience with how much cold this palm can handle without any damage? I ask this because I'm thinking about planting it within the next month. I know Mule Palms have a similar hardiness to Butia Capitatas which grows very well here. During our coldest winters I've only noticed damage to Sago Palms which promptly come back the next spring. And with this being a warm El Niño winter I figured it might be okay to plant soon. It would also be in a sunny…
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Princeps 2014
by Jimhardy- 34 replies
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Princeps in 2014 2016
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