mule palm experience?

[kuma119]

Has anyone had experience with the xButyagrus nabbonnandi hybrid palm commonly called a mule palm? I've been reading alot about them and I found a place to purchase them from but I would like some advice from someone who has experience with them.

[Barrie]

You're not likely to find that type of experience here. I certainly haven't of heard anyone even remotely discuss the "mule", let alone have first hand gardening experince with one. You'll likely have to go to the IPS board, apparently somewhat of a "clicky" sort there though. Are you considering buying one for a "PalmsNorth" experiment in hardiness?

Cheers, Barrie.

[kuma119]

Yea, I'm sort of a glutten for punishment. I'm going to try one this spring and see how it goes.

[lucky1]

What zone/province are you in Kuma?
Barb

[kuma119]

I'm located in southern PA. I am zone 7a.

[Barrie]

ooh .. zone 7a PA! Good luck ... I won't try one in my zone 8b climate.
*Disclaimer - this is subject to change at the discression of the palm grower, dependant on factors beyond his/her willingness or sanity level.*

Cheers, Barrie.

[lucky1]

This mule palm image shows a nice specimen
http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=h ... %26hl%3Den

Many of us try to stretch zones, sounds like you're only stretching by 1 or 1.5 zones.
If you have a sheltered area near the house, it's certainly worth a try, especially if you're prepared to provide extra winter protection.
Barb.

[Cali-wanna-b]

ooh .. zone 7a PA! Good luck ... I won't try one in my zone 8b climate.
*Disclaimer - this is subject to change at the discression of the palm grower, dependant on factors beyond his/her willingness or sanity level.*

Cheers, Barrie.

never say never!!!!!!!!!

[Laaz]

I'll let you know next year as I'm putting three in the ground in spring...

[Eriktampabay]

Im putting some in the ground as well.. on a larger scale.. Let me know how you do.. Im in the san juan islands washington state. I have 200 of them.. some double and triples as well.