Well my freind sent me this picture of 2 healthy booted Sabal palmetto palms in Madison Connecticut. Planted outside a marina.  These don’t look like they have pots inside them unlike the queens I saw in Waterford ct. I wonder if the owners think they are hardy enough 

Wouldn’t be shocked if they survived a mild winter, although with damage.

I read somewhere that multiple Sabal palmettos survived in NYC (Staten Island I believe) for a few years before perishing, but this was decades ago (60’s I think).

On 6/30/2018, 9:57:58, cm05 said:

Wouldn’t be shocked if they survived a mild winter, although with damage.

I read somewhere that multiple Sabal palmettos survived in NYC (Staten Island I believe) for a few years before perishing, but this was decades ago (60’s I think).

that would be amazing if they did, imagine if they were protected! sabal palmetto in connecticut!

They are relatively cheap that size in Florida. If they have a source for a piggy back delivery, its very doable to keep replacing. They definitely draw attention to the signage.

Interesting, people in the area probably are surprised to see them! 

The ones in VA beach that have been there for many years all survived, and this was a really tough winter for them. 

apparently the marina is familiar with palms. it seems they've tried washies and pindos as well.  found these on the web when i searched ceder island marina.  no street view though  also found a pic of the palmettos 

Edited July 14, 20187 yr by Mr.SamuraiSword

Those are rentals and brought in during the winter, unlike my Sabal in bridgeport, which is outside since 2009

 

 

Just now, DrZnaturally said:

DrZ shows off the Sabal palmetto Bridgeport, CT outside since 2009; he uses mummy wrap for protection but no other heating sources; It was recently wrapped for the winter