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by chadec
Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: How will a Bismarkia handle a zone 5 winter?
Replies: 41
Views: 10712

When my sabal gets too tall I plan on giving it a hurricane cut just to fit it under its protection. May not be whats best for the palm but atleast it will be alive a little longer.
by chadec
Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:56 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Agaves, I love agaves :D
by chadec
Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: How will a Bismarkia handle a zone 5 winter?
Replies: 41
Views: 10712

If you kept the bizzy potted and burried the pot, then heating the soil would become easier. Plus having it potted will slow its growth. I definitely agree a bismarkia is the only palm I would go through this trouble with. Luckily for me I am much warmer and may have better chances. Barb, how long y...
by chadec
Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:57 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: How will a Bismarkia handle a zone 5 winter?
Replies: 41
Views: 10712

Its gonna be tricky. I lost one two yrs ago in a pot cause I let it dry out. And being a zone 9b palm they will require more heat than your trachys. Youll probably need to keep it on a thermocube and really watch it. I planted one last week and I really hope I can keep it happy this winter.
by chadec
Sun Apr 21, 2013 7:26 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered Washy
Replies: 6
Views: 3159

It's still green in the center and looking good. That washy will look like new in no time.
by chadec
Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Its kinda the same here on the east coast. In NC the biggest collector I know is Tony Avent of Plant Delights nursery. He may have more agaves than me. Most ppl on xeric world are from much warmer and dryer locations. I average about 45" of rain here which makes most succulents to tender for pl...
by chadec
Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:59 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Igor, A. Mitis 'Nova' is the id I got from a arizona collector.
by chadec
Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Thanks Barb and Mike, I was really surprised at its size. So much so it was in the ground within 15 mins.
by chadec
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

There are several variations. If I had my laptop I would post an old photo from last summer. Its not that potatorum has a definite shape. Because the illustrations in the Irish book are all different than in Gregs. But Ill post a photo for Greg and a few others to look at. Because I would like to no...
by chadec
Thu Apr 18, 2013 2:46 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Igor, that agave I believe is A. potatorum. I really need to post a photo on another forum for id. But according to my agave books Im pretty certain. In about a month it will have a full rosette. most leaves hav e dropped due to poor light.
by chadec
Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

IPN, I bought my minors as 3 gallon blue pots. And two yrs later they bloomed. Last yr they had 3 inflos each. My trachy nanus, and princeps came from ebay. My Takil and waggie came from PDN. Mike you really need to get you musa velutina. For me they stay around 8' but bloom every year. And I got me...
by chadec
Tue Apr 16, 2013 6:36 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Mike, looks like my Siam is putting out a new leaf. my musella pupped like crazy last yr and i managed to root some. That has to be my favorite. looks like my musa veluntina rotted. It got transplanted late in the season. But I have extras of that one too. :D
by chadec
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Windmill Palm appears bent?
Replies: 17
Views: 5513

Jim, is it possible for the trunk to straighten? Our do you think the spear will try to punch through the side?
by chadec
Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:46 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Thanks Tim, those things are growing like crazy too. Got home the next day and they had grown 3" over night. Even my musella lasiocarpa is starting to pic up speed. Just hoping now that my Siam Ruby takes off. I just replanted it on Sun.
by chadec
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:44 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

This past weekend all of the trees leafed out. Its really starting look nice around again.

Mike, nice looking med. I may have to go searching all the box stores this afternoon.
by chadec
Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:04 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Windmill Palm appears bent?
Replies: 17
Views: 5513

Peroxide would help if you have bud rot. That looks like there is some tissue damage. Not sure if it will grow out, but I doubt it will ever straighten. Once again is the tissue in the bend soft. If so its probably rot. If not then I would look inside for any infestation.
by chadec
Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Nice haul, I have been looking for another silver med. Our local big box stores havent been getting anything good. I did just order a hesper palm today.
by chadec
Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

Igor, thanks I love my weeping trees but I believe that may get transplanted this winter. It is gonna get so big and block the view of my rock garden. Can these cherry trees be hard pruned when larger to keep it dwarfted? Barb, I finally just planted mt Princeps and Takil. Now I hope I dont regret n...
by chadec
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

For some reason I uploaded the wrong pic. Heres what my musa is doing.

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My smallest T. princeps

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And my chammy


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by chadec
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: signs of spring
Replies: 35
Views: 9157

signs of spring

Just thought that those of you still getting blasted by winter would be glad to know that spring is on its way. First inflo is always a good sign. http://s22.postimg.org/70qxng4hp/2013_04_13_10_54_12.jpg Weeping Cherry and Willow are beginning to celebrate. http://s9.postimg.org/87j75ta2j/2013_04_13...
by chadec
Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Washy protection removed
Replies: 7
Views: 2617

Thats one tough little palm. Glad to see it survive and cant wait to see how it grows throughout summer. This is my first yr with a washy. And I have my hopes up.
by chadec
Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:10 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Chamaerops humilis silver first winter SPEAR PULL
Replies: 7
Views: 2710

Hate hear about your chammy. Thats one of my favorite palms and would cry if something happened to mine.
by chadec
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:32 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Will Winter ever end????
Replies: 19
Views: 5647

Yall need to keep that cold stuff way over there. Its been in the 80's with lows of 63F. Just drug 300 potted plants out for the summer and I really dont feel like dragging em back inside.
by chadec
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Palm "antifreeze"
Replies: 29
Views: 10826

With our wet winters here on the east coast I definitely believe your phoenixs and chammys will need an umbrella to cover the crown.
by chadec
Sat Apr 06, 2013 4:28 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Palm "antifreeze"
Replies: 29
Views: 10826

Welcome aboard JB. Hope someone hear gets this anti-freeze right. Would love to grow some bottle palms outside. :shock:
by chadec
Sat Apr 06, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Last but not least +
Replies: 17
Views: 5269

That is a beautiful yucca. None of mine have that winter foilage, they just stay yellow all year.
by chadec
Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: new palms and stuff
Replies: 18
Views: 4571

Both came from ebay. The one from palmwholesale is much smaller. But still larger than a seedling and with mature fronds. I havent seen anything from the other guy ( North of Florida ) for a while. Jim gave me his connection.
by chadec
Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Anyone know why my Robusta fronds are drooping?
Replies: 10
Views: 3837

After riding around on a trailor for some time. I would go with shock.
by chadec
Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:22 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: new palms and stuff
Replies: 18
Views: 4571

Alrighty, yall done gone and lost me.....

Just remember " puff, puff, pass" :shock:
by chadec
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:51 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered a few palms
Replies: 12
Views: 4313

Palms look great. You did a nice job with the protection.
by chadec
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: new palms and stuff
Replies: 18
Views: 4571

Mike, you really gotta have one or two. They are so beautiful now, I cant wait till they grow up. :D

Ninja, thats a nice list. And the larger ones will acclimate faster IMO. Be sure to post pics when you get em.
by chadec
Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: new palms and stuff
Replies: 18
Views: 4571

Thanks Barb, I have two princeps. I really want to plant one, but Im worried about its true hardiness. I guess I could box it up like first year trachies. Hopefully in my zone that would be enough.
by chadec
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Uncovered the Washies
Replies: 18
Views: 5865

Yeah ninja I would definitely wait. I planted one of mine on the warmest and dryest sides of the house. It has done great but unless I cut down another maple it may be deprived of as much sun as it wants.
by chadec
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:24 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: new palms and stuff
Replies: 18
Views: 4571

Got another shippment in today. Been arguing with PDN about shipping my plants for some time. They insist on waiting till its safe. So today on a cold day with ice and rain my plants arrive. How freaking ridiculous? At least I finally have my T. Takil. Its as small as I expected it to be. Just wonde...
by chadec
Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Mexican Fam Palm in Southern Washington(Tri-Cities) Zone 7a
Replies: 93
Views: 30948

Oh yeah, very nice. Thats gonna take off In a few years.
by chadec
Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: Joining the uncover club of 2013
Replies: 27
Views: 6349

Palms are looking really good. Some of those potted palms look like they are dying to get in the ground.
by chadec
Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: After winter palm update
Replies: 9
Views: 2328

Oh yeah, a least a glassed in area would be nice. It would be nice to live in a warmer and dryer climate but that would be too easy.
by chadec
Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:03 am
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: After winter palm update
Replies: 9
Views: 2328

Thanks Igor, our climate has been really nice the past two yrs. I cant see it staying like this. We have had a zone 8b winter two years straight. Sooner or later our winter will return with all the cold a snow.
by chadec
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: After winter palm update
Replies: 9
Views: 2328

Sorry to hear about your pindo Barb. I know how palms can be real drama queens. As far as my needle, I was really concerned. It pulled, got transplanted and shaved all in the same week. And to come back so strong, really surprised me. Wish I had a larger house now. All of my trachies against the hou...
by chadec
Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:25 pm
Forum: Cold Hardy Palms
Topic: After winter palm update
Replies: 9
Views: 2328

Thanks guys, Barb, I had two palms pull this winter. The pindo got sick last year so it wasnt unexpected. Tim, I left a few out. sabal birmingham http://s14.postimg.org/ayb9ubxfx/2013_03_30_10_16_37.jpg Sabal brazoria http://s22.postimg.org/45q2dgjjh/2013_03_30_10_23_41.jpg This needle pulled last y...

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