A few pics from inside the protective encolsures.
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A few pics from inside the protective encolsures.
Enstete ventricosum 'Maurellii'
Inside the plywood and insulated enclosure complete with old Xmas lights for added warmth during frosty weather. All this is new growth during this winter. I've tried to slow it down but to no avail.
Washingtonia robusta
All this one seems to need is a cover to keep the rain and frost/snow from settling on the fronds. No heat needed. I tie up the fronds to save space.
Phoenix canariensis
Another palm that seems to do fine with a protective cover only. I expect this one to grow well this year as it will be it's third year planted.
Cheers, Barrie.
Inside the plywood and insulated enclosure complete with old Xmas lights for added warmth during frosty weather. All this is new growth during this winter. I've tried to slow it down but to no avail.
Washingtonia robusta
All this one seems to need is a cover to keep the rain and frost/snow from settling on the fronds. No heat needed. I tie up the fronds to save space.
Phoenix canariensis
Another palm that seems to do fine with a protective cover only. I expect this one to grow well this year as it will be it's third year planted.
Cheers, Barrie.
You know, I might try the ole Robusta in the ground again this Spring. Yours looks GREAT and I went to KNNN's 5-6 days ago and his looks awsome too. Both have the same kind of frame with a loose fit, southern exposure. My early attempt was with it tightly wrapped. I really think it would have made it if it didn't get so wet in the spear. Maybe leaving it more open let's it air out more. By "open" I mean not wrapped tight, but stil with over head protection from rain and snow.
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Washingtonia robusta
I've removed the poly cover from the Washingtonia robusta and now it's able to begin a new season of growth. Overall height is about 5' on this one and with it being it's third year in the ground, I expect good growth this season.
Cheers, Barrie.
Closer shot of the new fronds.
Cheers, Barrie.
Closer shot of the new fronds.
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Nice looking palm Barrie...
Did you lose any fronds over the winter?
Palmettoman Z6-Ajax, On
Did you lose any fronds over the winter?
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