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There's still.some green on the fronds but cant tell if its dead.
I only had it covered with plastic in -16f .
growing the impossible in my zone 5b?
Posted : 30/03/2014 10:35 pm
I don't have the most experience with palms, but I can imagine if the spear doesn't pull easily, your palm isn't dead...looks like a lot of green left on those petioles, best of luck to you!
Posted : 30/03/2014 10:45 pm
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Thanks. I think if it survives I will never have to worry about it dying . I only had plastic covering the spear so it wouldn't receive moisture. The ground around the trunk did get wet and solid frozen so thats why I was worried. If its still alive when can i expect to see some growth?. My temps are in the upper 40s and low thirtys at night.
growing the impossible in my zone 5b?
Posted : 02/04/2014 10:01 am
Thanks. I think if it survives I will never have to worry about it dying . I only had plastic covering the spear so it wouldn't receive moisture. The ground around the trunk did get wet and solid frozen so thats why I was worried. If its still alive when can i expect to see some growth?. My temps are in the upper 40s and low thirtys at night.
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if it doesnt pull after a few days of 60-70s you'll know its alright...............
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Posted : 02/04/2014 12:10 pm
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Thanks we'll see what happens
growing the impossible in my zone 5b?
Posted : 03/04/2014 1:43 am
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I had two fronds pull. My main spear that never fully opened is still there and wont pull.and another frond is still there. I poured peroxide in it. Do I still have to do a trunk cut
growing the impossible in my zone 5b?
Posted : 14/04/2014 7:35 pm
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Any ideas
growing the impossible in my zone 5b?
Posted : 26/04/2014 11:56 pm
Try not to overthink it. I think you did the right first aid treatment. If it's not pulled, leave it alone. By May/June, it'l take off. I have the same situation with a Sabal minor. Spear is solid and fronds are burnt, but alive. Alive is all that matters.
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Posted : 27/04/2014 7:22 pm
I have a sabal birmingham that only has a spear left but wont pull..its a pale grey color but solid so I hope it comes out of it.
Posted : 29/04/2014 5:11 am
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Ok thanks
growing the impossible in my zone 5b?
Posted : 29/04/2014 1:44 pm
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It's dead this sucks...
growing the impossible in my zone 5b?
Posted : 09/06/2014 3:43 pm
