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Inspired to grow queens


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After reading a few post on this forum about zone pushing queen palms in zone 8, I decided to try it out for myself. Today I was in Saint Augustine, Florida and I picked up this beauty for only $16. I will be keeping this palm inside until the spring and then planting it in my NC garden. 

 

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Zone 8a/8b Greenville, NC 

Zone 9a/9b Bluffton, SC

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I say go for it. For me, if I am going to grow something that needs to be protected, I'm going to grow something unique (like a 9a to 9b palms with protection, likely using christmas light or another similar heat source and a thermocube). I am actually considering a queen as well since they are cheap and relatively fast growing, plus they are a little cold hardy already. 

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Yep have fun with them. I've got a few I've had from seedling. Going to have fun with them. ;)

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Good luck with it!

Being that cheap it's not going to break the bank if it croaks. Keep in mind low 20's and it'll be toast. Here in 9B once every few years we even see some damaged from rare events. I can't imagine these surviving long term in you climate, but if we get lucky and get a few mild years (size) it may last. But be prepared for it to look ugly if you get any of those nasty polar vortexes. 

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Thank you everyone!

I plan on protecting this palm similarly to how I protected my windmill palm that I planted in zone 6b. I will use Christmas lights and frost blankets. If anyone has any other recommendations for protections, I would be glad to hear it!

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Zone 8a/8b Greenville, NC 

Zone 9a/9b Bluffton, SC

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  • 3 years later...

A few years later and it still alive with minimal protection. I unfortunately dont live at this property anymore so I wonder if the new residents know how significant this plant is for NC lol IMG_3023.thumb.JPG.fdab5087be5e38e78254eb72f5620961.JPG

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Zone 8a/8b Greenville, NC 

Zone 9a/9b Bluffton, SC

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