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Thanks Jim. 8)

Erik:What is your prognosis for the frazzled Butia? Is it going to make it? Mine looks like yours, only bigger. Should the fried fonds be pruned or sh...

Hey Jova:I am in 7b, although being 3 hours north of Virginia Beach, it is colder. I planted a Pindo last Spring on the south side of the house near t...

Thanks for the comments guys. I can't wait until the sylvestris is 10 feet tall. That will be a sight. My street doesn't have much traffic, so I do...

Ah, the Mrs. My Butia hut was in the backyard. The Mrs. loves showing the Butia off to her friends in the Summer when it looks fabulous. She was happy...

I guess that is the answer then. Mrs Lord is gonna love that as the Butia is near the front yard- the southernmost point of our duchy.Thanks for your ...

:) Ah, I see. Whaddy think? Should I build something like that or use a trash bin?

Jack,have you seen pictures of the cheap palm hut I made for my large Butia (the one pictured with the dog)? I used scrap wood and plastic, so it cost...

I just unpacked my Butia and while alive, it looks frazzled like yours did. I protected it with a leaf cage but am thinking next winter might justify ...

I may have to go that route with my Butia. It looks frazzled after this Winter. :(

Nice! I used leaf cages here in Zone 7 and always have some distress. What do you use for protection? They look really good.

In my experience, you can transplant almost anything- provided you do it carefully. Three of my four Trachys are transplants. I originally planted the...

Thanks everyone! 8)

Thanks Barb. Sadly, I am better with plants than digital cameras. Still analog for me. I doubt I have much to teach. I just follow the basics. From wh...