Although Foxtails palms are still somewhat of a rariety here in houston, I can't help but notice the fact that more and more of these beautiful palms are beginning to pop up in both business and residential landscapes around town. I've had my foxtail palm since the begin of March 2013, and have since received a copious number of compliments, and will occassionally catch people staring at my foxtail in complete awe as they slowly drive by. Houston is located in USDA zone 9a, which means that we are all pushing these trees to there limit. This tree has a better chance of survival in areas south of I-10, but I have seen at least 3 foxtails planted in areas far north of I-10, one of which has suffered pretty bad damage in porter, tx zone 8b, but is starting to show signs of recovery. I'm in Cypress, which is considered 9a, but still far north of I-10. Hopefully, mine will survive with little to no damage. I have the tree planted in the front of my house, which faces south and will use neccasary protection if needed during the winter.

Sorry to say Tony, but those will be toast in due time. I lived in Cypress for 6 years and you can safely rule out any Foxtails. Or Kings, Royals, etc etc

Although Foxtails palms are still somewhat of a rariety here in houston, I can't help but notice the fact that more and more of these beautiful palms are beginning to pop up in both business and residential landscapes around town. I've had my foxtail palm since the begin of March 2013, and have since received a copious number of compliments, and will occassionally catch people staring at my foxtail in complete awe as they slowly drive by. Houston is located in USDA zone 9a, which means that we are all pushing these trees to there limit. This tree has a better chance of survival in areas south of I-10, but I have seen at least 3 foxtails planted in areas far north of I-10, one of which has suffered pretty bad damage in porter, tx zone 8b, but is starting to show signs of recovery. I'm in Cypress, which is considered 9a, but still far north of I-10. Hopefully, mine will survive with little to no damage. I have the tree planted in the front of my house, which faces south and will use neccasary protection if needed during the winter.

I think that yours has a great chance of survival because you are starting with a good sized one and it is not that terribly difficult to give a palm tree winter protection.

I just got back from south Florida and the Foxtails I saw in the Naples/Ft Myers area were gorgeous! So full and plumose you really see why they're called Foxtails. I have a few here on the beach in Guatemala, but in my hot sandy soil they seem to be a little thin and not as full as their Floridian counterparts. BUT, the Colombian Foxtails (Syagrus sancona) are spectacular. I also think that each garden is unique and what may grow in yours may not do well in another, even some that are fairly close by. Good Luck.<br /><br />Peter