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MarcusH

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Chester B Grand Master

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On 2/8/2026 at 4:23 PM, thyerr01 said:

The various firebushes (Hamelia patens) are being watched. Several are going through their first winter and I have found these harder to overwinter than expected, especially the smaller ones. I regularly saw these in Austin pre-2021 (not sure whether they are still around) and they returned fine after normal winters there.

I have three types of firebush.  The standard Hamelia patens, Lime sizzler and the Dwarf firebush.  All returned for me last year so I expect better recovery this year.   The Arbor gate in Tomball has a dwarf version that is 7 or 8 feet tall and very wide.  They are hardy here and supposedly come back bigger each year as they become more established.

21 hours ago, Meangreen94z said:

Livistona nitida seems perfect for Houston. I don’t think it burned this winter or last in Pearland

The two I have are doing well with no damage.

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Xenon Grand Master

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Big clump of queens spotted in Spring Branch (Houston) today. What freeze?PXL_20260210_152024878.thumb.jpg.f63eedab46b482052910b47241ccade9.jpg

 

A nicer looking ButiaPXL_20260210_160650121.thumb.jpg.9159b16f63e274a2d3e51f2fa4569140.jpg

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SeanK Grand Master

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1 minute ago, Xenon said:

Big clump of queens spotted in Spring Branch (Houston) today. What freeze?PXL_20260210_152024878.thumb.jpg.f63eedab46b482052910b47241ccade9.jpg

 

A nicer looking ButiaPXL_20260210_160650121.thumb.jpg.9159b16f63e274a2d3e51f2fa4569140.jpg

That's a nice sized palm.

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