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by WVPalmNut
Sun May 20, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Zone 6b West Virginia Sabal Louisiana Sending Up Flowers
Replies: 3
Views: 2197

I agree. They've been in that same spot since last summer but they were covered up in a pile of leaves over the winter. I doubt they would have survived exposed.
by WVPalmNut
Sun May 20, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Zone 6b West Virginia Sabal Louisiana Sending Up Flowers
Replies: 3
Views: 2197

Zone 6b West Virginia Sabal Louisiana Sending Up Flowers

I am very excited that my Sabal Louisiana is once again sending up a flower stalk. The last time she bloomed was 3 years ago when I planted her. At that time I figured it was nice that she bloomed but I wasn't too impressed because it's not like she had been living here. Well, now, after two winters...
by WVPalmNut
Mon May 07, 2012 3:01 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Pics of planted Washies, Y.rostrata, and the Big Boy
Replies: 23
Views: 7783

Wow: Impressive!
by WVPalmNut
Tue May 01, 2012 2:50 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hi from Martinsburg, WV
Replies: 7
Views: 8131

Thanks everyone

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!!
by WVPalmNut
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: pruning palm tree
Replies: 13
Views: 5063

Pruning

It's alright to prune off the dead parts of the fronds but I would leave the green part in tact. I know it's ugly looking but the more green a young palm has the more energy it can make from the sun. If you trim off too much viable foliage it will stunt the growth of the tree. I wouldn't cut off the...
by WVPalmNut
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: Member Introduction
Topic: Hi from Martinsburg, WV
Replies: 7
Views: 8131

Hi from Martinsburg, WV

Hi everyone. I live in Martinsburg, WV (6b) and have been very interested in the topic of growing palm trees and other "tropical" plants here in my zone 6b climate. I look forward to reading the posts, participating in the discussions, and sharing my gardening life with everyone. Here are ...