canadianplant
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RE: Sabal Minor "McCurtain" source?

Well, for the pst week and a half weve been over 28C, and its been feeling like 35-43C. I think from june - september we have warm enough temps for i...

16 years ago
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RE: Sabal Minor "McCurtain" source?

FINE CRUSH MY DREAMS!!!! jk LOLThis is exactly why im part of this ( and other) forums, To speak to people who have way more experience then me, and...

16 years ago
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RE: Sabal Minor "McCurtain" source?

Growth, and speed of growth are dependant on certain factors as well. Spring temps, winter temps, soil life, animals/insect life, sunshine, humidity,...

16 years ago
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RE: Trachy Palm in Edmonton

I think it depends on how it survives, like paul, states. Is it really worth to have a palm tree thats only a ground cover?As far as it surviving -35...

16 years ago
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RE: Trachy Palm in Edmonton

So far the west cost has been getting the crappy end of the stick this year. They got some really nice wawrm temps early this year, but also had snow...

16 years ago
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RE: Sabal Minor "McCurtain" source?

Jim - That is some good advice. And mabey theyll adapt to the climate faster, havinggrown here inground for longer....... Ive managed to grow a few p...

16 years ago
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RE: Sabal Minor "McCurtain" source?

I figured you were protecting them, i didnt mean to assume anything...... Well I guess i could try both LOL... Heres the real problem im having: Im ...

16 years ago
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RE: Sabal Minor "McCurtain" source?

Well to be fair, you are zone 5, and as you say the Sabal are growing. They may have been defoliated, but id say that is hardy no?Do you have experie...

16 years ago
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RE: Sabal Minor "McCurtain" source?

No thats fine... this is why i make posts :DThe only thing is every single bit of info Ive read about the Mcurtain, states that it is FASTER then the ...

16 years ago
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RE: Pushing the limits of cold hardiness..

Heres some updated pics... to many to caption..... just ask if you have any quetions:D

16 years ago
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RE: Pushing the limits of cold hardiness..

Well, the heatwave is here. 33C before humidity yesterday, around 36-38C when you factor in the humidity. Today is supposed to be the hottest day th...

16 years ago
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RE: Indoor palms, outdoors for summer?

Mines in a pot. I grew it from seed, and would be quite upset if I killed it. I had 2, but I had to leave one in calgary :(

16 years ago
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RE: Trachy Palm in Edmonton

dude dont worry about non believers. Hell even it if was specilized onditions, or a one in a million chance.. the fact of the matter is it survived. ...

16 years ago
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RE: Trachy Palm in Edmonton

AHHH still sad to hear..... and its good to hear im not the only one "adding on" to my plant orders LOL

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