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So winter was actually quite mild this year but my busy fall meant I didn't get a chance to cover the palm properly. I wrapped it in moving blankets and a tarp which resulted in too much moister and mold. That being said she's alive and growing with 8 Flower Pods coming off it. Should I cut the flowers off as they emerge to give more energy towards it pushing fronds instead?
Jeff M
Ajax, ON, Zone 5b
Posted : 07/05/2016 11:03 am
Still green in zone 5b... crazy! What was the lowest temperature you can remember from this year?
Posted : 08/05/2016 1:04 pm
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Still green in zone 5b... crazy! What was the lowest temperature you can remember from this year?
We saw -25C a couple of evenings. The palm has seen up to -9 in the past with no protection at all. I leaned my rigid foam covers up against it to form a little bit of a windbreak. I'm pretty happy it looks as good as it does.
Jeff M
Ajax, ON, Zone 5b
Posted : 08/05/2016 8:26 pm
I would cut half of them off, but otherwise she's still very happy. Palm may be tattered a little, but she doesn't know it.
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