COLD HARDY PALMS

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   Impulsive purchase...

   February 26 by Alex Zone 5

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   Took a car ride this weekend to the West Islands to my favorite greenhouse. Found this palm hidden in the back, totally forgotten and neglected. It's a palm that's for sure 🤦 it does have a heel so it's probably sabal! I'm thinking it died and regrew, since it's growing from two sides. It's fronds are huge, next to it, is a 3 gallon minor for size comparaison. I love to have, your input on what this could be. Have you ever bought something just for the purpose of saving a palm?

   

   Last reply by Alex Zone 5, February 29

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   What palm should I try in zone 6 in Ohio?

   February 25 by Ohiopalmloverz6

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   I've seen so much different results all over the internet and it seems in my area, the three that will grow best is either Rhapidophyllum hystrix, Sabal minor, and Nannorhops ritchiana. Which do you think will grow the best? I'm not counting on Nannorhops to do the best since we get lots of annual precipitation. But, it might work.

   

   Last reply by N8ALLRIGHT, March 3

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   Sabal minor ‘Louisiana’

   February 25 by Stevejr

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   Looking to purchase a 5 gallon or larger Sabal minor ‘Louisiana’. If anyone has a source, please let me know. I’m in zone 7b Bayside, NY. Thank you.

   

   Last reply by WSimpson, February 28

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   Selecting a palm Tree for my area

   February 24 by Ivan604

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   Hi I am from the Van BC area and i was wondering if y'all got any tips for selecting a palm tree? Hopefully someone from a similar zone (8b). Sure I've seen Trachycarpus Fortunei flourish around the nicer neighbor hoods around, like in Downtown. Never seen any other varieties from what I recall. I think the Wash. Robusta could do decently given that I winterize it.

   

   Last reply by Harry’s Palms, March 4

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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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   Should I try to transplant my Birmingham Sabal?

   February 22 by Ben OK

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   7 years after building a home here in rural Northeast Oklahoma, a change at work has caused me to look for new work opportunities. I have secured a new job in the San Antonio Texas area, and we will likely be moving before the end of April. Most of my in-ground palms are needles and some smaller sabal minors. Although I hate to see them go, I plan on leaving them all behind for whoever buys our home. The only in-ground palm that I am considering taking with me is my Sabal birmingham. I grew it from seed from the last batch of seed produced by the infamous birmingham that grew for 20 years in Tulsa before it died. I had a handful of the seeds given to me, but th…

   

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   Monterrey, NL México Palms

   February 22 by Trustandi

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   I got a chance to visit Monterrey, Mex for my in-law wedding. It is more like a palm oasis trip for me. I found all the usual suspects: Washington robusta, sabal mexicana, queen, phoenix and a weird indoor royal palm. Unfortunately ,I still haven't found the native brahea. 😀

   

   Last reply by Trustandi, February 26

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   Suggestion for palm that stays 2-3 feet that look like Livistona chinensis

   February 22 by kimgerlach1

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   Hi all, And thank you in advance. I'm moving and will be putting in a pool. I have two mule palms that I will plant on two corners. I was thinking of putting mules on all 4 corners and then having shorter 2-3 feet tall in between them ish. I will provide lots of protection because I like to zone push. I have fallen in love with the look of Livistona Chinensis and Mexican Fan Palms, and was wondering if there were any shorter palms with that super glossy shine that are fan types. I will be in zone 8.

   

   Last reply by kimgerlach1, February 22

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    Midwest and Northern Palms Thread

    February 21 by ChicagoPalma

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    This is a thread for cold hardy palm growers in northern latitudes, so Northeast, Northwest, Midwest. and generally up north. Pics and information especially for new growers up north and just in general are appreciated!

    

    Last reply by ChicagoPalma, February 23

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    Sabal surprise Yellowing

    February 21 by Almisa

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    Help!

    

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    Before/After Growth Thread!

    February 20 by erikpeterson80

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    Hey everyone! My favorite part of reading through these threads is seeing the initial planted picture and then a picture year's later with the palms growth. I was figuring we could gather up a before/after thread for some inspiration coming into the spring season! I posted this in the cold hardy section as I'm in zone 7 so it's more my speed, but any before/after pics in your yard are welcome

    

    Last reply by Allen, February 20

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    To uncover or not

    February 20 by bgifford

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    Hello everyone! I am curious as to what to do regarding some of my Palms. In this case I am wondering about my Washingtonia robustas. They are in boxes covered with foam board insulation and the trunk is wrapped with C9 lights on a thermostat. Looking at the forecast in my area (Frankfort, KY) we are going to see temps well above freezing with just a few days right around the 32F mark. I was wondering if I should remove most of the panels except for the roof. I could always put them back on but was wondering if you all think I should wait or not. I will leave the lights around it. I would waif until after the weekend for any of this. Thanks again.

    

    Last reply by ChicagoPalma, February 21

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    Sabal offset/ side shoot!! 👀

    February 20 by teddytn

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    Someone else posted a topic similar recently I couldn’t find it or I would have just posted there. Anyway bought this a a palmetto a few years back and planted it, definitely not a palmetto, pretty sure it’s just a minor. The leaves started looking crappy and stopped growing…noticed a random fan leaf poking out of the ground away from where this was planted. I already decided I was going to dig it up. Here it is, weirdest Sabal activity I’ve seen in personThat’s the position it was growing in the ground That massive Sabal “egg” the size of a softball but hard as a rockPotted it in this big 25 gallon pot, seems super healthy below the soil line, we’l…

    

    Last reply by Jeff zone 8 N.C., February 20

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    Any Chance for My Robustas?

    February 19 by WacoPalm

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    The deep freeze in central Texas from mid-January did a number on my Washingtonia Robustas. They have about 3 years in the ground, about 5 years old total, 3-4' trunks. I protected with frost cloth and C9s, which usually works, but we lost power for nearly 8 hours while temps were in the low teens. Initially they seemed to be alright and were pushing new green growth when the temps rose. I was keeping a watch for fungal growth, saw no signs and so did not treat the trees. I just returned from a ten day trip out of town to find mold and fungus in the heart of one of the trees. I gave a tug and got a spear pull. There is still some green in the heart area. I have sprayed p…

    

    Last reply by Leelanau Palms, March 11

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    What temp to start planting?

    February 19 by erikpeterson80

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    Hey everyone! I've got 5 windmill palms anxiously awaiting spring time to get into the ground. I was wondering roughly what daytime/night time temps do you guys consider to start outdoor planting? I'm in zone 7A, and my 10 day forecast is showing highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s. This is always subject to change but if the forecast continues to trend warmer, when would you consider putting windmills in the ground? I am prepared to cover/protect if a cold snap occurs. Thanks in advance!

    

    Last reply by Allen, February 19

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    Rare Butia Crosses

    February 19 by Ventsislav

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    Hi In march 2023 I've planted one double trunk palm looking very much like Butia as trunk, although a bit slender ,but still Butia the leaves were different though.. Very arching ,down and aside ,long ,thin segments ! It may have Siagrus geen in it but I m not sure A guy from Belgium said.. it may be reversed cross Butia Yatay x some Siagrus and Butia again Or cross between Yatay and Eriospatha What I know is that are grown from seeds in South Italy Now they are painted in South Bulgaria zone 7 a-b I'll be grateful and happy to know more about this palms variety because it's very unusual looking and cold hardy …

    

    Last reply by Ventsislav, February 19

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    Windmill palm collection

    February 18 by Farmerboy920

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    Just my small collection lol bought the bigger ones at lowes for around 30$. Planting some of these in the front yard this year hopefully.

    

    Last reply by Las Palmas Norte, February 18

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    Texas Palms 1 2

    February 18 by MarcusH

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    This forum is all about Texas palms. Opinions are welcomed !

    

    Last reply by MarcusH, April 15

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    Problem plants. Tell us about your experience and knowledge.

    February 18 by Jeff zone 8 N.C.

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    I recently became aware that nandina’s have berries poisonous to birds. What other plants do you know of that are poisonous to animals.

    

    Last reply by Allen, February 19

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    Washingtonia filifera damaged. Will it be fine? 1 2

    February 18 by RichardS

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    Hello, today I tried to unwrap my Washingtonia filifera, but I found it damaged. It was completely covered with frost cloth for almost three months and the lowest temperature it experienced was -9°C or 15°F for two nights in a row. The fronds were dry and bent to the side, so I had to cut them off. What did I do wrong and most importantly, will it be fine? Location: A small town approximately 30km from Bratislava, Slovakia (Zone 7b/8a).

    

    Last reply by Arecaceus, February 24

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    Sabal minor "taliaferro"

    February 18 by N8ALLRIGHT

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    Anyone growing these? The late night eBay impulse forced me to purchase this. It's a minor from a similar latitude as mcurtain, Cherokee and warren so should hold good cold resistance. But the real draw is it's supposedly very blue. The problem is that there isn't much info or pictures available. I've received the seeds,they look like sabals,so let's see if they turn into nice blue palms. I paid at least double what I should for minor seeds, but if the seeds are legit it's worth it. I pmd @Bigfish he confirmed that they exist and were indeed very blue. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't chasing a Sabal "Fargo" or some other made up plant . Only pics I have are from the lis…

    

    Last reply by Meangreen94z, February 20

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    Seed ID?

    February 18 by Manalto

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    My friends were visiting Puerto Rico and asked if they could get me anything. I asked them to get some seed from Sabal causiarum. I've never seen seed from this palm, but according to the description these are not right. Am I wrong? Any guesses what they might be?

    

    Last reply by Fusca, February 22

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    Short, Hardy, Palm Recommendations? 1 2

    February 17 by BeyondTheGarden

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    Any ideas for 8a palms, that would stay under ~4 feet tall? Aside from Trachycarpus nanus and Brahea moorei, which are both about impossible to find... Looking for things to put in front of my house, that would not obscure the front porch. I am open to non-palm recommendations as well. BLE's/non-deciduous. Thank you.

    

    Last reply by Laaz, March 1

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    Big box stores -2024 1 2

    February 17 by Chester B

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    Huge queens, Pygmy dates, Washies, Bottle palms! And Bismarckia at the Kingwood Lowes here in the Houston area. Only one Bismarckia left as the bluest one is coming with me!

    

    Last reply by SeanK, 4 hours ago

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    Diminutive palms

    February 17 by Keys6505

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    Since I'm running out of space for full-sized trees in my yard my interest has been slowly turning to smaller species that I can use to fill in the gaps. There's the obvious S. Minors, chamaedorea, etc but I'm hoping someone could recommend some more obscure small palms that may be z9 hardy, even if it's a slight zone push. I just ordered seeds for Phoenix Acaulis which fits the undersized bill, but can't find much info online regarding proven hardiness. I have been searching for Brahea Decumbens but the only one I can find for sale is at Jungle Music and it's $145 for a 3gal. I'm hoping I can find one a little cheaper as I don't know for sure if they'll like the humi…

    

    Last reply by Xenon, February 18

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