Sabal palmetto in Connecticut

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

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 

[cm05]

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).

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

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!

[Moose]

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.

[PalmTreeDude]

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

[PalmTreeDude]

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

[Mr.SamuraiSword]

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, 2018 by Mr.SamuraiSword

[DrZnaturally]

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

 

 

[DrZnaturally]

[DrZnaturally]

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