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Triangle palm/foxtail palm protection

NickJames

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I am in Zone 9B Daytona Beach, FL. (Not oceanfront - about 7 miles west)

 

I'm going On a cruise this week. The forecasted low for Tuesday night is 36 with wind. Do I need to do something to protect my triangle palm and foxtail palm? 
 

I plan to run the sprinkler to prevent frost but the wind should help with that too. 

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If the forecast is correct, or even close to it your palms will be fine. My foxtails have seen 33 this winter with no protection and they’re undamaged. I don’t have a triangle but I’ve read they can handle temps down to 25. I don’t think either of them would like frost though. Maybe just put a light frost cloth over them before you leave. 

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@NickJames Welcome to the forums!  Neither should be bothered by 36F.  We have plenty of both here that made it through Jan. 2010 with consecutive lows of 26F, 28F, 26F.

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Lakeland, FL

USDA Zone 1990: 9a  2012: 9b  2023: 10a | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (Jan. 1985, Dec.1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a

30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F

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Thanks both!

I moved here in July from Zone 9A (Fernandina Beach, FL) so I am experimenting with these more ‘tropical’ palms. The foxtail was planted almost immediately after I moved in and I am astounded at how much it has grown in fall and winter. 
 

I had queen palms and Washingtonia robusta in Fernandina Beach that grew like weeds and I didn’t worry about them.

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Foxtails do have some pretty impressive growth, even in winter. They should be fine. The only reason I even mentioned the frost cloth was in case the forecast is off by 5-7 degrees which happens regularly here. Especially for inland areas. 

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Yes, it’s possible for that to happen here as well on radiational cooling nights - I’m hoping the wind will keep that in check. Forecast of 15-20 mph winds that night. 

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According to my weather station, it got to 35 on the night in question. I ran the sprinkler on an automatic timer to prevent frost (though it was likely too windy for frost). So, despite NOAA issuing a freeze warning for Volusia County after I left for my cruise, it seems my palms should have survived. 
 

I get home from my cruise tomorrow, hoping everything looks okay!

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