Trachycarpus fortunel v.s. Zone 5 winters

[Flamingo]

Just purchased a very healthy T. fortunel in a five gallon container. Planted it in the southern exposure, farely close to the house. I live in Spokane, WA., the past few years, winters have been a bit milder and below average. What extra precautions & care should I take for the winter coming up. I heard that the first two years TLC should be considered to get them through the cold winters of zone 5. Any information or your input would be greatly appreciated.

[Jay-Admin]

Welcome to the forum Flamingo.

I would try to wrap the trachy up with burlap or something before you have a cold snap. Also a plastic enclosure would ensure some good protection for the first couple of winters until it the palm becomes more established. Hope this helps.

Regards,
Jay

[DesertZone]

Welcome to the forum Flamingo.

I would try to wrap the trachy up with burlap or something before you have a cold snap. Also a plastic enclosure would ensure some good protection for the first couple of winters until it the palm becomes more established. Hope this helps.

Regards,
Jay

I agree with the above

[DesertZone]

Hi and welcome
Always glad to see new people :newb:

[Flamingo]

I appreciate the feedback and will prudently follow with instructions that were passed on to me. Thanks