COLD HARDY PALMS
Selecting and growing palms for colder climates.
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On a few of my pinnate palms this year I have noticed that when the spear is pushing that the individual leaflets aren't opening/unfolding creating a droopy looking frond that is rather flaccid looking as it pushes out. I have seen this on a butia, mule and queen. Any thoughts on the cause?
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Hi, I have been growing some Trachycarpus fortunei and Chamaerops humilis with some protection here in Eastern Austria. I think we are considered usda 7b/8a here. The Chamaerops had some winter damage this year but is coming back strong. I was wondering if its possible for me to also plant pinnate palms other than Jubaea chilensis. Are there also other pinnate palms which would grow here? At least as hardy as Chamaerops? I was thinking about some Butias but I haven't tried one yet. Does somebody grow pinnates here in Central Europe? Cheers, Will
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Pinto problems
by Joe in Zapata TX- 4 replies
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I planted this Pindo in March, balled and burlap 3ft or so of trunk. Planted properly, big tree ring to hold water and watered 2 times a month, on the 1st and 15th. I did that watering schedule for March-July and then went to once a month in August til now. I did that water schedule because I just replaced a Pindo in the exact same spot that died due to over watering. Palm has been doing great. I recently trimmed 5 completely brown lower branches so I thought it was doing it’s thing until 2 fronds from the middle spear completely fell literally overnight. I tugged on the middle spear and it didn’t pull out. Any ideas, this is terrib…
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Place to store plants during winter?
by Chaz517- 2 followers
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Hey guys. I have some hibiscus and crepe myrtles that need winter plant storage here in CT. Does anyone use a service like this one to accomplish that? I am nervous to use it! Winter Plant Storage
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Plant Delights Nursery in Raleigh NC notes results of 2013/14 harsh winter to palms and other plants it is trialing in its facility. Palms are addressed midway thru newsletter. http://www.plantdelights.com/index/page/static/subpage/Newsletter_2014February
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Attached is a hardiness and cold tolerance index I have been working on, its not complete, let me know what you think? I have posted this here and not the freeze damage forum to to see if people think it would be worth working on this communal freeze damage and palm hardiness data base, i have used the trebrown website as a base for the list. This kind of database may already exist but is so I am not aware of it? Plant hardiness is not all about minimum temperatures, obviously some plants can tolerate wet frosts where others will only tolerate dry frosts and minimum temps do not take into account the duration cold temperatures of the daytime highs. Extra columns…
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Plant ID?
by NWpalms@206- 1 follower
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These are at my parents house, they don’t know the name and they are completely un phased after this tough winter. Look pretty palmy and exotic, anyone recognize?
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Plant id.
by Alex Zone 5- 5 replies
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Alright, there's only one place here in Montreal, were there is always a nice selection of hardy palms. Beside your washi and windmills. So this pot was, way back and filled with weeds and was lacking soil. At first I thought it's a minor...but after a little cleaning out and a closer inspection, I'm in doubt.The fronds are split in the middle and they have a slight backwards curve. Heck, I'm thinking its a palmetto, what do you guys think? Anyway this was bought for next to nothing since it wasn't labeled. Thanks for your input
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Plant or no plant
by OOB Maine- 4 replies
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Looking for input. I have a 9' and 11' Trachy windmill in 45 gallon pots very heavy got them late a very good price. should i plant or put them in a warehouse i have? I can keep the temp at 40 45F its radiant heat in floors and keep it dark so it would be like they were protected but inside a warehouse like a big box. i'm afraid if i plant them this late they wont be acclimated and when i protect and open in spring they'll be toast. Thank you so much for any thoughts? I'm zone 5b 40 miles up from 6a. Thank you
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Plant palms in DC
by climate change virginia- 1 follower
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Hi I have a proposal to plant hardy palms in dc here are some reasons. One they provide shade not too much but planted near each other such as sabal palmettos they provide a good amount of shade. Two they are tolerant of our winters (with protection) like sabal palmettos and trachycarpus fortunei. Three they will reduce urban heat. Urban heat is a big problem in dc in some hotspots the temperature rises 10 defrees than other areas of the city and vegetation reduces urban heat. Four infrastructure palm roots dont destroy sidewalks as much as oaks do. Lastly they will attract more tourists they will want to see palms in a colder climate. Thats all I have.
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Plantation season is just about upon us...
by mdsonofthesouth- 1 reply
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...and these guys are just waiting to go in the ground. Waiting on a rhapidophyllum and minor too, and looking to get a few fortunei too. But everything is ready and waiting for the cold spell to be over so they can enjoy that red/brown clay! Dont have much hopes for the cycads, but curious to try them in the better microclimate a d see how they do. All 4 totaled out to maybe 25 or 30 for 4 plants so not a terrible loss. The cerifera was looking much better a week ago, but started to hate life inside and in a pot. I am facing WNW so these are facing ESE sorta and 100% blocked from bad juju winds that come from the west and north.
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Planted another palm in the backyard
by WattsZ- 8 replies
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Just put a good size 3gal Windmill palm in the ground to join our sabals and Mexican fan palm. I’ve read so much different info/opinions on windmills and clay soil. Here’s to another palm in the ground in the OKC metro
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Planted Palm Journal
by SM458- 7 replies
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I planted my Washingtonia palm. I think this is a hybrid. I wanted Filifera so badly. But I do love Robusta too. So I thought why not get a hybrid to enjoy both characteristic of traits it will have. Like I wanted to plant by the pond in the garden the garden bed zone. Where there is still plenty of room to allow the truck to grow. Thinking of planting another one by another angle of the pond where I share my property line with my neighbor. I will wait and go to Theodore Payne Nursery for a pure California Fan Palm. Originally wanted to plant against corner of the pond. But I just think that space would be better with Strawberry Tree like I wanted o…
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Planting a dwarf palmetto in my backyard.
by Palm Tree lover- 2 followers
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Hi, I planted a Sabal Minor also known as a dwarf palmetto in my backyard. I hope it survives. I am in Central Jersey zone 6b. For protection, I will use mulch, leaves, and pine needles as well as an unheated greenhouse cover. Any advice for watering especially during the colder months.
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Planting a Pindo now?
by JohnT- 1 follower
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Hello everyone, I live in Wilmington North Carolina which is a solid 8A. I came across someone selling some Pindos for some great prices. He assured me they came from Florida and are in good health. My main concern is if it’s a bad idea to plant one now in the fall season and heading into winter? My gut tells me that I should wait until the spring time but what do y’all think? I’ve been really diligent with watering my new palms that I got this spring and they are really healthy. Should I take the risk? I’m thinking about heading to check them out in a couple of hours today so I would really appreciate some feedback as soon as possible. https://wilmington.…
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Planting best practices
by LI_Pets- 28 replies
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In Fl 9A and have the nicest red clay U can have Spoke to the Fl state plant extention folks and they said just make the hole do not amend the soil, but place pine chip round. Since that soil will not drain well I'm second guessing them What do you folks think? Ps: how do you do spell check on this forum, using FF?
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Planting in zone 6b...
by jfrye01@live.com- 9 replies
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Hello...I have several questions regarding when and how to plant my palms...I have a trachy, butia, and two sabal minors. I have coming two small Washy robusta...I plan to plant the trachy on the back (east) side of my house, the Butia in the south yard, the sabal minor on the south side of the house, against the house, and the two Washy robusta on the northwest and southwest corners of the house, respectively. My question: When can I plant my palms? Obviously, the Washy and Butia cannot handle the freezing temperatures unprotected...our average last frost date is April 11...and when I plant them, how deep do I dig? Do I plant them at ground level or slightly above? The…
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Planting Location Advice
by DAVEinMB- 10 replies
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Alrighty so 3 new palms are being added to the mix and I have no first hand experience with any of them. - Allagoptera Arenaria - 3g - Livistona Decora - 5g - Phoenix Dactylifera - 3g In terms of cold hardiness I'm assuming the Allagoptera is the least hardy but I'm not sure how the Livistona and Phoenix compare to each other. Below are pictures of the 3, next post will have some layout pics with potential spots.
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planting near structures
by NWpalms@206- 1 follower
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Just wondering thoughts/experiences with how close to plant palms to structures, specifically house foundation and near septic tank. I believe I read that palms don't have tap roots that will penetrate and damage cement or other barrier types. I want to snug my few borderline palms right up against the house on the south side (BxPJS, BxPJT and Santa Catarina Queen) as I witnessed that the snow and ice thawed substantially faster about 2-3ft from the foundation, and a big warm spot over and around where the septic tank is buried. Obviously they dont want to be on top of the tank but if i can get the roots as close to that warm geothermal stuff i think it would only help. …
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Planting Palms in IL first time!
by garbr95- 8 replies
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I have 2 bottle palms that have lived in pots for about 5 years each. They are doing ok but want to plant them in the ground instead of bringing them in each year. I know about wrapping and heat for winter but was wondering about anything that is specific when it comes to planting them like soil mixture, gravel at the bottom etc. Any info is appreciated! Thanks
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I had some extra sabal minor seedlings lying around so I decided to throw them in the ground along a creek that runs through my property. Do deer eat sabal minor? If so, these might be in trouble
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I planted 4, 3 gallon Sabal minor's today in an area that I am raising for erosion and flood control. When I began digging, I noticed that the dirt was made up of primarily earth worm castings and composted leaves. You can see an earth worm in the second shot, but not so clearly in the first. I used about 2 handfuls of garden soil for each planting, but it is looking like a good start. Now, to plant some Sabal uresana's next week. BTW the cat is alive and is just taking his siesta.
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Planting Saw Palmetto Question
by NickRB223- 1 follower
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Hey Y'all, Wanted to get your thoughts. I live in zone 8a, just south of Columbia SC and I have 3 Saws in pots. Should I wait to plant? Thanks!
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Planting season just around the corner!
by jfrye01@live.com- 13 replies
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With just a couple weeks until spring, planting season is quickly coming upon us. Right now, I have four palms...a 15 gallon Trachy, 15 gallon Butia, and two one-gallon S. minor "McCurtain"...I'm also planning on driving to Dallas spring break (two weeks from now) and buying either a large (10-15 ft) Sabal palmetto or another Butia...I'm trying to figure out how to plant these palms...I'm not sure if I want them all planted in one palm garden, or if I want to spread them around the yard...does anyone have any ideas? I've searched on this forum and elsewhere online, but I'm having a hard time finding ideas...any palm landscaping ideas would be appreciated;) Thanks everyon…
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I sprouted some Trachies 3 months ago or so. They have 2 strap leaves each. I decided to plant 1 from its container straight into the soil. Now it actually seems to grow faster than the ones in the pots. Is there something to this or is it random? I Losened the soil up in a big area for the roots to dig easily. The change in soil from the containers to the ground is that i use regular premixed soil from HD and the garden is more clayish. Finally is there any downfall doing this with trachies?
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