PalmsNorth.com – Cold Hardy Palm Forum

Here's a pic for ya Bill from October 2007. The Phoenix was smaller then of course, but for now can still fit in there.I've only used a heat source on...

I have both the green form and the varigated ("versicolor") varieties. They're nearly busting the pots apart to get planted, so this spring once I set...

Barrie, what do you use to protect the Phoenix? Good question Cameron ... Presently I use an enclosure that has a galvanized steel frame and poly cov...

If standing water is a problem, find a new planting area. This is most likely to be an issue in the autumn & winter months when rain is prevailant...

2 story outhouses can be problematic :roll: :shock: :evil: :oops: I saw a photo of one not too long ago.Voters got the first floor and politicia...

Barrie, that's fabulous.But here, mine would never have made it outdoors for 38 years.That's the difference between the Coast and inland...damn!Barb ...

No worries Barb. According to those maps, it's looks like all the cold stops at the border. We should be fine. :lol: Cheers, Barrie.

This palm's only 5 years older (38 yrs). Being planted in ground makes a huge difference.Cheers, Barrie.

Well done Barb ... was that the same one you had for decades that finally got planted?I'd be in a heap of trouble if I had shelters for all my palms ...

Well done. You've shown the best advise for the colder zones to get this basjoo through the winter.When they where first introduced M. basjoo here, fo...

Watch that center growth point on your Dioon spinulosum for damage or ill effects from that frost. Both should recover nicely.Cheers, Barrie.

I have :D However, my lows were only -18 C Not a snow balls chance in hell with bitter cold like that. :| Cheers, Barrie.

Even out here, garden centers would never carry that variety / selection. There just aren't enough people willing to experiment or construct elaborate...