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Winterization Ideas Windmill Palm Zone 7a

NEOhioPalmFanatic24

By NEOhioPalmFanatic24
in COLD HARDY PALMS

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NEOhioPalmFanatic24 Apprentice

NEOhioPalmFanatic24

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Hello All,

I have asked in other groups and there has been response sadly :( I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to protect windmill palms in the winter time? I would like to create this sooner than later as I have a busy fall ahead of me. Any ideas/instructions are much appreciated! Thank you all!

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SeanK Grand Master

SeanK

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Small enough to build a box with plastic walls and a light bulb inside.

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Harry’s Palms Grand Master

Harry’s Palms

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Yes , agree . It is worth the effort and a light bulb inside the enclosure might be enough warmth to keep it. These are very hardy palms. Harry

Allen Grand Master

Allen

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Here is some info

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snEl8oAOD10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOOhgmWnqRA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU3amwiG5U8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz6pEzz1Dkc

 

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YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tntropics - 60+ In-ground 7B palms - (Sabal) minor (15+, 3 dwarf),  brazoria (1) , birmingham (3), louisiana (4), palmetto (2),  (Trachycarpus) fortunei (15+), wagnerianus (2+),  Rhapidophyllum hystrix (7),  Blue Butia odorata (1), Serenoa repens (1) +Tons of tropical plants.  Recent Yearly Lows 4F, -6F, -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F

 

Jack Lord Enthusiast

Jack Lord

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Years ago, I had 3 in the ground. I used leaf cages for the first 3 or 4 Winters. They worked quite well. Then I ceased protecting them and they did fine. Until the Polar Vortex of 2014. Killed all three.

Now I have just one in the ground. It is in my "Zone 8 microclimate"- southern location next to the brick chimney. The leaf cages take a lot of work so I have been lightly wrapping it in burlap and placing a trash can over it. Worked well, but now is too big for the can. Last Winter I took to using Christmas lights. So far so good.

 

Allen Grand Master

Allen

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25 minutes ago, NEOhioPalmFanatic24 said:

Thanks Allen! I seen in previous posts you made a cylindrical enclosure. Can you elaborate on how you made it? Is it 24in diameter?

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In your zone the box method is preferrable.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV3d1bg2wa0

 

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tntropics - 60+ In-ground 7B palms - (Sabal) minor (15+, 3 dwarf),  brazoria (1) , birmingham (3), louisiana (4), palmetto (2),  (Trachycarpus) fortunei (15+), wagnerianus (2+),  Rhapidophyllum hystrix (7),  Blue Butia odorata (1), Serenoa repens (1) +Tons of tropical plants.  Recent Yearly Lows 4F, -6F, -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F

 

Alex Zone 5 Rising Star

Alex Zone 5

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I would suggest a boxed in palm, with a removable top, for ventilation on warmer days...here is mine, were not in the same growing zone

 

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MikeyK Newbie

MikeyK

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I have 2 windmill palms I planted this spring. I’m in NJ 7a/b and trying to figure out the best way and when to winterize these trees. We have been experiencing an unusually warm fall but tonight it will drop to 30. I plan on mulching around the base a few inches thick and wrapping in burlap. Until I can get a good idea on what to do. 
thanks. 

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