Palm protection 6b-7a oklahoma

KrisK · 2011-11-25T19:03:19Z

Here's how I overwinter my palms. The same methods were employed last year, when we hit -12f a couple nights in Feb.Very similar to how I do bananas, but a few differences. I use the fenceposts, plastic fencing, plastic sheeting and twine/ duct tape to secure. No leaves in the cages; however, I will place bricks around the palm bases and wrap trunks with burlap and Xmas mini lites for only the coldest nites. Jugs of water also go into the cages to regulate temps.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26394087@N02/6402014547/" title="photo by ricerocket962001, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6402014547_a20af9702c.jpg" width="374" height="500" alt="photo"></a>Here's a C humilis "cerifera" that's been stakedThe pictures are of different palms of various stages of protection.I won't actually close them up today, buy you'll get an idea how to start. When I seal them up, I'll take pictures and finish the thread.

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lucky1

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not sure if the lights help much

Wow, those ARE small lights.
Wouldn't work in my zone.

Nice job protecting...and recording.
Thanks!

Barb

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Posted : 30/11/2011 5:40 pm

oppalm

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Kris, How many palms do you cover and how long in the ground?

Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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Posted : 30/11/2011 8:37 pm

KrisK

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Kent, too many.
2 needles
1 windmill
3 med fans

I have sabal minors all over the yard.

These guys are working on year two. Well the cerifera was a new addition this year. The plan is to relocate my basjoos to behind the deck in the spring, then plant another windmill on the right side of my deck.

Posted : 01/12/2011 2:10 am

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