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Needle Palm Questions

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:58 am
by sashaeffer
Is it too late in the season to plant a Needle Palm outside in my area? (with protection) Zone 6ish

Can Needle Palms be made to grow in solitary trunk vs clumping effect?


I've seen pictures of Needles growing with a short trunk but not sure if they are a different species? or made to grow that way. I don't like clumping close to the ground plants of any kind, but would sure like to add a Needle to my collection.


Scott/Omaha, NE

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:21 am
by DesertZone
Sure, just remove any suckers. :D

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:25 am
by sashaeffer
Great, thanks!

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:35 am
by hardyjim
I have planted palms in Nov and Dec and they all lived.

If they are already outside and the roots are used to cooler temps this helps....

Water it in well when you plant it and then leave it alone(water-wise)until spring.