Palm Tree Question

Does anyone know of a palm tree that will survive the winters in Zone 7A,
North Carolina. I'd like to plant one or two next to my pond in my back
yard. Thanks!

On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 23:14:29 GMT, "Wayne" wrote:

Does anyone know of a palm tree that will survive the winters in Zone 7A,
North Carolina. I'd like to plant one or two next to my pond in my back
yard. Thanks!


I have a friend here in 7b (I think) that had 2 palm trees for several
years, every fall he'd wrap them in plastic and stack hay bales around
them. Then last year he got lazy and they died.


Mike Patterson
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Dicksonia Antarctica doing just fine here in Rich-Va.........


"Mike Patterson" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 23:14:29 GMT, "Wayne" wrote:

Does anyone know of a palm tree that will survive the winters in Zone 7A,
North Carolina. I'd like to plant one or two next to my pond in my back
yard. Thanks!


I have a friend here in 7b (I think) that had 2 palm trees for several
years, every fall he'd wrap them in plastic and stack hay bales around
them. Then last year he got lazy and they died.


Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.

I looked up the Dicksonia Antartica and I've never seen any of those. They
should survive well, as witnessed by yours in Va. Thanks for sharing.

"KCnRichmond" wrote in message
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Dicksonia Antarctica doing just fine here in Rich-Va.........


"Mike Patterson" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 23:14:29 GMT, "Wayne" wrote:

Does anyone know of a palm tree that will survive the winters in Zone
7A,
North Carolina. I'd like to plant one or two next to my pond in my
back
yard. Thanks!


I have a friend here in 7b (I think) that had 2 palm trees for several
years, every fall he'd wrap them in plastic and stack hay bales around
them. Then last year he got lazy and they died.


Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.

dicksonia antarctica isn't a palm, it's a tree fern (Tasmanian tree fern).
If you want something similar that grows faster try an Australian tree fern.
Note that these also have different light and water requirements than most
palms.

Joe On 2/23/04 6:57 PM, "Wayne" wrote:


I looked up the Dicksonia Antartica and I've never seen any of those. They
should survive well, as witnessed by yours in Va. Thanks for sharing.



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Thanks for your input...

"joe" wrote in message
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dicksonia antarctica isn't a palm, it's a tree fern (Tasmanian tree fern).
If you want something similar that grows faster try an Australian tree
fern.
Note that these also have different light and water requirements than most
palms.

Joe On 2/23/04 6:57 PM, "Wayne" wrote:


I looked up the Dicksonia Antartica and I've never seen any of those.
They
should survive well, as witnessed by yours in Va. Thanks for sharing.



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"Mike Patterson" wrote in message
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On Sun, 22 Feb 2004 23:14:29 GMT, "Wayne" wrote:

Does anyone know of a palm tree that will survive the winters in Zone 7A,
North Carolina. I'd like to plant one or two next to my pond in my back
yard. Thanks!


I have a friend here in 7b (I think) that had 2 palm trees for several
years, every fall he'd wrap them in plastic and stack hay bales around
them. Then last year he got lazy and they died.


Mike Patterson
Please remove the spamtrap to email me.

At the entrance of a development 3-4 miles from my house, They have two tall
(probably 25 - 35 feet) palm trees that have lived through at least 3-4
winters. They look just like the palms you see at the beaches in Florida
but needless to say, they are some special kind for our winters here in NC.
If I can find out who planted them and what kind they are, I'll post back to
the group. They are beautiful and the tops stay green year-round. Thanks
for your reply.

Hi Wayne,
THe palms that immediately come to mind are the Windmill Palm and the
Dwarf Palmetto Palm. Both have been grow in Zone 7 and the Windmill
Palm will "sometimes" survive in Zone 6 (needs to be in a
microclimate). The one proviso here is that they will not achieve the
heights that they would in a more southern climate, but they will
survive, and they will look great next to your pond.
Terry

"Wayne" wrote in message .com...
Does anyone know of a palm tree that will survive the winters in Zone 7A,
North Carolina. I'd like to plant one or two next to my pond in my back
yard. Thanks!

Hi,
Terry mentions the Windmill (Trachycarpus fortunei) which should do ok as
should the palmettos (Sabel palmetto, S.minor). Two other small cold hardy
true palms to try are the European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) which may
need some protection and the Needle palm (Rhapidophyllm hystrix) which is
slow growing and can take very cold weather.
hth -_- how
"Terry" wrote in message
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Hi Wayne,
THe palms that immediately come to mind are the Windmill Palm and the
Dwarf Palmetto Palm.
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Thanks for replying. I have enough information now to start seriously
trying to locate a small palm or two. I'll post back with any results.

"how" wrote in message
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Hi,
Terry mentions the Windmill (Trachycarpus fortunei) which should do ok as
should the palmettos (Sabel palmetto, S.minor). Two other small cold hardy
true palms to try are the European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) which may
need some protection and the Needle palm (Rhapidophyllm hystrix) which is
slow growing and can take very cold weather.
hth -_- how
"Terry" wrote in message
om...
Hi Wayne,
THe palms that immediately come to mind are the Windmill Palm and the
Dwarf Palmetto Palm.
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