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Thinking of trying a Jubaea X Butia in Raleigh NC.

knikfar

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Raleigh is located in zone 7b but just over the line from 8a. I know some folks  have unsuccessfully tried Butias here but wondering if anyone has tried the Jubaea X Butia hybrid? I believe that is supposed to be hardier than the Butia. 

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gilles06 Experienced

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If butia is ok for you, JxB will do it same.

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elevation 328 feet

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lowest t° 2009/2010 : 27F

lowest t° 2008/2009 : 33F

lowest t° 2007/2008 : 32F

lowest t° 2006/2007 : 35F

lowest t° 2005/2006 : 27F

lowest t° 2004/2005 : 25F

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knikfar Proficient

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Butia isn't hardy here. Many people have tried. They usually last a few years and then die when there is an especially cold, but not record breaking, winter. 

 

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I say go for it but plan on some protection when you get a real bad blast.

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I would give it a try just to see. I’ve noticed some older butias growing in Wilson but that’s about as close to Raleigh as I’ve seen them.

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Just now, knikfar said:

Wow. I'm surprised they've survived in Wilson. Even the coastal areas lost a lot of them in the 2018 winter. 

Yeah, not sure if they survived or not, hopefully they did. It’s been a few years since I’ve been through Wilson.

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10 hours ago, TexasColdHardyPalms said:

Wont make it in 7b. 

Agree....Mine gets damaged in 8a SC upstate. lost a couple jubia butia hybrids few years back

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I saw a Butia with a few feet of trunk in a yard just north of Schenck forest back in early summer.  I don't know if it was recently planted or if it's been there a while though.

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USDA Hardiness Zone 7b/8a

AHS Heat Zone 7

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