Windmill Palm - Is it okay?

[RobDFW]

Hi,

just checking if my left windmill palm is okay?  I notice some fronds hanging down but it appears that some new growth is coming out as well.    

We had some really cold days in Dallas this winter and I’m just checking if it’s okay.   When I bought it in 2007 it was probably 8 feet tall.  I already lost the one to the left of it last year.  I can’t lose this one.  

[Swolte]

We've had significant warming already. I think it would have looked way worse by now for me to be worried about losing it. The palm should be fine. Just keep the soil moist (not wet) and be gentle with fertilizer (I generally avoid) until you're sure its pushing lots of new growth.  

[Zone7Bpalmguy]

@RobDFW How in the world could your windmill look worse than mine in my colder zone 7B climate? My low was 10'F with 72 consecutive hours below freezing. How low did you go? I'm just trying to make sense of it. Do they really need wrapped in DFW?

[jwitt]

They like a consistent availability of water at the roots.  Is that also drought damage on the other plants at the base? Just guessing.

They will suffer and go dormant when dry. Not good during a Trachy growing season, which is now in DFW.

[Chester B]

They need some deep soakings, Trachys love water.  Get them hydrated and in better shape before the heat hits.

Also, wrapping the trunks does nothing for protecting the palms from the cold.  You need to focus on the crown.  If that spear and growing point get killed, so does the palm.  I realize they are super tall, so its difficult to do.   So save yourself some work and don't bother next year.

[RobDFW]

Thank you all!  I am going to water them big time.   I really appreciate all the feedback.