Hardypalms Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I m in zone 7b, South Eastern USA. My large Trachy which i grew from a seed myself took a beating. My 2 other smaller trachys did well on the crown and spear area. If it dies, it dies it’s just part of this hobby. I just can’t climb on my roof to throw frost clothes and tarps down on it. I think if it makes it, i might hire a roofer or landscaper next winter and just pay the fee. I dont think it would cost an arm and a leg for a pro to climb and throw a tarp/Frost clothe down on it and secure it. A 30 mn job. Your opinion on the damage is appreciated Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Imo it’ll be fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 The damage doesn't look terminal to me although it may well spearpull. I'd suggest that you (or somebody else) get up on a ladder to see if the spear(s) will actually pull out. Then, it's a case of treating with Hydrogen Peroxide, perhaps several times until any fizzing stops. This would mean that any further rotting would be stopped. Each time there's fizzing, I would use rolled up kitchen roll to suck up the moisture. Perhaps a treatment with a copper fungicide would be beneficial too. Then it's a case of trying to keep any water from getting into the hole. I've suggested elsewhere that perhaps using a plug of children's Plasticine might do the trick?? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwitt Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I suspect with that much "greenage" left, and the bud encased on top of that trunk and less exposed, it will be fine. Going to have a couple new deformed(damaged) leaves. Nice palm! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 6 hours ago, eddie said: The damage doesn't look terminal to me although it may well spearpull. I'd suggest that you (or somebody else) get up on a ladder to see if the spear(s) will actually pull out. Then, it's a case of treating with Hydrogen Peroxide, perhaps several times until any fizzing stops. This would mean that any further rotting would be stopped. Each time there's fizzing, I would use rolled up kitchen roll to suck up the moisture. Perhaps a treatment with a copper fungicide would be beneficial too. Then it's a case of trying to keep any water from getting into the hole. I've suggested elsewhere that perhaps using a plug of children's Plasticine might do the trick?? Eddie I appreciate the help but it’s too high for me. I will probably just pray and see what happens. Thank-you pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanK Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I've seen varying amounts of damage on fortuneis in Gwinnett. I believe yours will be fine. Things will just take a couple of summers to look like they did back in November. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Zone 5 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 It will survive 👍🌴🌴🌞 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 30 minutes ago, jwitt said: I suspect with that much "greenage" left, and the bud encased on top of that trunk and less exposed, it will be fine. Going to have a couple new deformed(damaged) leaves. Nice palm! Jwitt Thanks a lot. It’s going to be interesting. I think i m going to let nature do its thing this year but if we get another one or 2 arctic blast next winter again, it will be toast. I think i might have like a skylight built in my attic and i could access it like that. I just can’t climb a ladder. I have until Novembre to think about it and put a plan into effect. Thanks again Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 5 minutes ago, SeanK said: I've seen varying amounts of damage on fortuneis in Gwinnett. I believe yours will be fine. Things will just take a couple of summers to look like they did back in November. Sean It’s really funny, me too i see varying levels on damage on Trachys in North Fulton. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardypalms Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 7 minutes ago, Alex Zone 5 said: It will survive 👍🌴🌴🌞 Thank-you.. All these years since it was a seed i have had it. First year it gets a beating. So i m not new to palms but to one taking a beating YES. Thanks for the kind words! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Las Palmas Norte Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I've seen worse that made it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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