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Cretan date palm

Laaz
Laaz
in COLD HARDY PALMS

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Yeah, they are fine. Some of the older fronds collapsed from the ice build up, but the male has 6 flowers spathes pushing out.

1 hour ago, Laaz said:

If that's a building, way to close...

It's a privacy fence.  Nothing but water and pavers on the other side ;)  Probably a little close for comfort until it hits 6 feet, but plenty of head room after that.

21 minutes ago, Laaz said:

Yeah, they are fine. Some of the older fronds collapsed from the ice build up, but the male has 6 flowers spathes pushing out.

Good to hear they survived!

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

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    On 4/15/2017, 12:27:31, Laaz said:

    The flowers are starting to open. Looks like male flowers?

     

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    Jeez those spikes on there look nasty. Is it hard to trim with those on there?

    @mthteh1916 All phoenix sp. are hard to trim because of the spines.  I don't do it without glasses on.

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

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    Yep, a nightmare... My wife won't go near them.

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    On 4/15/2018, 5:58:49, kinzyjr said:

    Start lobbying for a ~10,000 foot wall on the Canadian border ;)  It would save me from having to cover anything at all here.

    Good idea. It would serve both as a secure border and keep the country warmer in winter. Worth it, imo. So, build away, i say! :D
    • 2 years later...

    do date suckers always be the same gender of the parent

    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it."
    ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson

    26 minutes ago, climate change virginia said:

    do date suckers always be the same gender of the parent

    Yes, and this is true for other clustering dioecious palms such as Chamaedorea and Chamaerops.

    Jon Sunder

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