Dig The Soil Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Having lived in the desert southwest for decades, I am now in suburban Cleveland and I am going to try to plant Windmill and Needle palms this spring. How should I protect them in the winter? I am choosing southern exposures and will need to be diligent and cross my fingers for sure. Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Definitely add Sabal minor to your list. The foamboard box method is used in 6 and below on the windmill most often. You might can do one of my methods on my Youtube (TNTropics) as well. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tntropics - 60+ In-ground 7A palms - (Sabal) minor(7 large + 27 seedling size, 3 dwarf), brazoria(1) , birmingham(4), etonia (1) louisiana(5), palmetto (1), riverside (1), (Trachycarpus) fortunei(7), wagnerianus(1), Rhapidophyllum hystrix(7), 15' Mule-Butia x Syagrus(1), Blue Butia capitata(1) +Tons of tropical plants. Recent Yearly Lows -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig The Soil Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasarecho Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I'm about 35 miles NE of Indy. 5B - 6A. I've got a Needle planted. In ground about 1.5 years. Mulched thick with Oak leaves and I cover with garbage can or blankets when getting down to say 12F or below. After the cold event (like we had at Christmas, I uncover but keep the leaves. So far, so good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig The Soil Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 Excellent info, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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