Geoff 274 Report post Posted February 6, 2007 Seedling about 6 years old without protection, just starting to crank out a lot of leaves (planted 8 months ago from a rootbound 1 gal) got hit with around 26F for over 5 hours, and basically defoliated. check out my DAvesgarden blog on this one: http://davesgarden.com/journal/j/viewentry/95401/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattyB 2,158 Report post Posted February 6, 2007 Thanks for the blog Geoff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austinpalm 237 Report post Posted January 8, 2018 5 - 10 gallon sized plant on east side of house under a canopy of root beer plant (Piper auritum) withstood approximately 24 hrs below freezing with an ultimate low of 20F with very minimal damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austinpalm 237 Report post Posted June 13, 2018 An ultimate low of 17F with 36 hours below freezing significantly damaged the same palm mentioned above. All fronds were fried, but the spear remained good and had begun growing again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites