Hi from Toronto

TorontoPalms · Post by **TorontoPalms** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:21 pm

Hi Everyone,

My my name is Chris, I live in Toronto, Canada, and I was referred to the site by another
palm tree enthusiast. I am looking forward to sharing my own experience growing palm
trees, and learning new techniques on how to grow & winterize palms in a northern climate.

I currently enjoy experimenting with trachycarpus fortunei and sabal species which
I have had the most success with over the years indoor and outdoor.

hardyjim · Post by **hardyjim** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:42 pm

Welcome Chris

Looking forward to some pics...

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:47 pm

Chris, nice to meet you.

Paul Ont · Post by **Paul Ont** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:27 am

Welcome aboard!

bananieru · Post by **bananieru** » Thu Aug 20, 2015 7:11 pm

Hi Chris. Welcome aboard.
Your washy is doing fine

. In your area is a little warmer than in Markham, but I'll gladly share my experience with you.

Tavi

TorontoPalms · Post by **TorontoPalms** » Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:33 am

Hey Tavi, that's good to hear, did you end up planting it? Or will you wait until next year?

bananieru · Post by **bananieru** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:10 am

No more washys in the ground for me. I had one that suffered after a bad spring and it did not move for the last two summers. I'll stick with trachys in the ground for now.
This is how mine looked 2 years ago when I opened it up (to early):

Tavi

TorontoPalms · Post by **TorontoPalms** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:55 am

Have you tried any sabal minor's in the ground?

bananieru · Post by **bananieru** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 7:45 am

I have one, and it's not growing. It's not dying but it's a very, very slow grower. I read that they are very sensitive to any move.

905palms · Post by **905palms** » Thu Jul 07, 2016 6:59 pm

TorontoPalms wrote:Have you tried any sabal minor's in the ground?

Hey Toronto Palms,

I've overwintered Sabal Minors rather easily here in our Zone 6 Burlington. They are actually stronger (in my opinion) than Needle palms.
They are actually flowering now and have produced seed for the last 2 summers.

If you like them, I still have a 7 gallon available if you like. I can send a pic.

Let me know!

Cheers
Pineapple Dan
www.niagaratropics.com