Well, hallelujaah, I'm not the only one! 😆
Got any pics you can post?
I'd love to see it.

Wow...in a 24 inch pot. How'd you manage to keep it in that small a container?

When I repotted mine into its (final) garbage can 😕 , had to keep removing soil because the rootball completely fills the
can, hardly any soil added.
Barb

It has been in this pot for about 8 years. I trim the roots every few years and repot. If I could find a GREAT home for it , I would donate it.

Are there any Trachys that survive outdoors in mild areas in Ma?
Barb

I just uncovered my 5 gallon trachy that has been in the ground one winter. The spear is fine, but much damage to existing leaves. I am in zone 6. I have a 5 gallon Trachy "waggie" I may try but I would hate to lose it. I may have to stick with basjoo bananas for a tropical look. My little 3 gallon needle palm overwintered splendidly for two winters.

I don't know about trachys , but Med. fan palms can live in pots forever. If you go on ebay now though, you will see big trachys for sale in pots that are not that large. I looked at them today.

I'd still like to see some pics, nucci60, is the 5 gall trachy in an enclosure near the house to protect it more?
or out in the open?

Good that the spear is fine, if damaged fronds are removed, it'll burst new fronds.

I wouldn't risk your Waggie either without a bulletproof enclosure and supplemental heat next winter.

Barb

sorry,I am low tech and don't even own a digital camera. I had the trachy in a leaf enclosure wrapped with landscape cloth. I covered it on cold nights with a trash barrel cover. Used wilt prf on it nd it still burned. Maybe it will pick up this summer. i read about that lady growing Butia in zone 4 with simple encloseres and a couple of lights and it gives me inspiration.

It's OK about no digital camera...just easier to see what's up with a plant.
Was the trachy against the house/fence or out in the open?
The reason your spear is healthy is because you covered it. Congrats on that!
What were your minimum temps?

I can tell you're going to dig out Xmas lights long before the festive season next winter! Attaboy!
Just don't use LED lights...no heat emitted.
Also don't put them TOO CLOSE (don't wrap them around trunk) because of burn.

Lots of time to discuss your options before Fall.

BTW if a friend or neighbor has a digital, Nucci, he'd probably be thrilled to show you how to use and borrow it for posting.
And we'll help whenever we can.
If I can post a picture, a three-legged dog can. 😉

The folks on Palms North are so encouraging, you'll be amazed at what you're doing in no time! 😯
Barb

Good luck, Barb! 😉

Dean