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Newly installed Sabal palmetto with frost in forecast

Brad Mondel

By Brad Mondel
in COLD HARDY PALMS

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Hi,

I just installed two hurricane cut Sabal palmettos in my yard two weeks ago. We are supposed to get down to 29 tonight. Should I protect them since they're not established? This is a record low and an unexpected late frost for my zone 8a area.

 

Thanks!

Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Shouldn't be a problem but the palms will need 1-2 years to be fully growing well.

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When I planted them I saw new roots growing and they have some emerging fronds already. I think they sat on the lot a while after being dug from Florida.

Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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@Brad Mondel think of it this way, the root ball is going to be far more insulated in the ground than it would have been exposed on the nursery's lot

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2 days after being planted. Didn’t phase them a bit.

 

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Temps should rebound quickly so they will laugh off that wimpy chill. These are tough palms

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3 hours ago, Brad Mondel said:

Hi,

I just installed two hurricane cut Sabal palmettos in my yard two weeks ago. We are supposed to get down to 29 tonight. Should I protect them since they're not established? This is a record low and an unexpected late frost for my zone 8a area.

 

Thanks!

They'll be fine . No problem at all .

Will

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Brad Mondel Grand Master

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Thanks everyone!

I have wrapped the top with burlap just to be on the safe side. 

Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

RJ Grand Master

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10 hours ago, Brad Mondel said:

Thanks everyone!

I have wrapped the top with burlap just to be on the safe side. 

It was chilly this morning even down here. I think I hit 34 but the breeze was going so no frost. Tonight we might get some.

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1 hour ago, RJ said:

It was chilly this morning even down here. I think I hit 34 but the breeze was going so no frost. Tonight we might get some.

This morning there was medium frost and we're supposed to get more tonight. After tonight we should be in the clear!

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Los Angeles, CA and Myrtle Beach, SC.

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