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Good choice. They (the roots) will figure it out, over a few years. Don't worry.

How big is it? Any palmate leaves yet?

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I'm no expert.

Root bound is not a big problem. But, if it was me, I'd get some scissors or shears and cut away the plastic pot as best I could.

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I might buy and plant an Ensete today. Not long-term here, but with the El Nino going on, it might even over-winter here. Get two summers out of one.

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I grow them from seeds. If you find a big one for sale, get it, but it won't be cheap.

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Yes, sensitive roots. But, don't fret over the ones that broke. They will grow back, but slowly. I love these, but they are slow.

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Very nice! The Ensete all by iteself is dramatic.

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Super!
The night pics were fun. Thanks.

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Yes, keep us updated!

They do great on the Oregon coast.

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You'll have yet another great year, Jim.

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Wow! Yes, will be looking forward to your winter protection schemes.

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Great haul!
Are these all from the lots around the Dallas Farmer's Market?

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Thanks for the report, Paul.
Those Rhodies look great!

I'm glad Sabal minor made it.

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I know a lot of snow has fallen in recent days in the Dakotas, Wyoming, etc. Here in Oklahoma, rain! Lots of it. This is what we've had in the past week: http://ticker.mesonet.org/archive/20150511/7day-rainfall.png Needless to say I'm not having to water my potted palms, but it was annoying that my ...

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Great results!
Thanks for sharing.

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Ouch!

I'll be following the cut Washy this Summer.

Waggies look terrific!

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Wow! Ok, that borders on a miracle.

But, really, needle palm are amazingly leaf hardy. I don't know why more people don't grow them.

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A couple waggies, dug up and moved from Oklahoma in 2013. They came through last winter's record cold just fine, of course.
And pushing spears now!

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Thanks for the report!
So, how cold do you think it got?

I have found them to be very hardy, but spear pull has been a challenge.

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Back here. Wow, what difference a year makes. :lol: This winter? Warm, not even a frost. All winter! Contrast that with a record low for the day in early December, 2013. :shock: All palms are looking great and growing. Even the super tender shaving brush palm is pushing a spear. Chamadorea radicalis...

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Nice bike, although I prefer my old Harley.

Cool CIDPs there.

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KrisK, would so be so kind as to start a new thread?

I'm guessing all is out now!

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Jim, yes, was back in OK all winter, caring for W with health problems. Will get back to palms in OR in April, May in Costa Rica, Belize in June. Then, back in OR for a bit!

Keep us updated on your plants.

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Warm down here in OK, too. Most potted palms are out, and starting to grow.

Out in Oregon, never had a freeze all winter!

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Keep us updated, Barb.

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Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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Very happy about the Brahea!

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They look great! Another super winter for you.

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I posed my Chameadorea radicalis by the tailpipe of my '01 VW diesel to fertilize with CO2 this afternoon. W had a mischievous grin as she did the "rolling coal" thing, next to our big diesel truck. <iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/drterdal/16758988011/player/" width=&q...

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The PBS newshour last night had a delightful story about an aging poet who has tended a palm garden for decades. Worth a watch:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/poet-w-s ... alm-trees/

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65 oF up in Manzanita (latitude 46 oN) now and 28 oF in Tulsa (36 oN) right now. Why am I in Tulsa?!?

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Tim, I've been wondering how you are doing. As a "funny" anecdote, my buddy in Belize, who lives in a Maya village in the jungle and leads bird tours, had a client pay for him to fly to Massachusetts to see snowy owls. He also arranged for him to address Harvard and the Nuttall ornithologi...

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I buy palms from Cistus. They have an okay website and great physical location.

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So sorry about the CIDP, Barb.

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Tulsa airport set a record high for the day today of 79 oF; got to 80 here.
Manzanita warm and VERY wet. Hasn't even gotten down to freezing once there all winter.

PS W wore a bikini out by the pool at sunset today!

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78 oF in Tulsa right now.

I wore shorts and sandals. What month is it?!?
Getting close to 60 oF in Manzanita, which is normal for June there.

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I hope they check and post pics when they can.
High of 73 oF in Tulsa today; warmer tomorrow. Records are breaking. Sen. Inhofe (who lives here) has been very quiet.

Warm in Manzanita Oregon too. Hasn't been down to freezing there all winter!

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Sid,
about 70 oF here in OK; Manzanita is not far behind. Should be warmer the next few days.
So, how is it there? Care to share photos?

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John,
enjoying your pics on Flickr. They look super.

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I'm going to set some of the potted plants back out tomorrow. I'm sure I'll have to hustle them in at some point, but hey, take advantage of the warmth and lengthening days, right?

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Yikes!

Was in the 60s oF both here in Tulsa OK and in Manzanita OR. Mildest winter I can remember.

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