Windmill palm

Discussion in 'HortForum' started by Unregistered, Sep 29, 2004.

  1. Am I still able to plant a small windmill palm in lower mainland?
     
  2. Newt

    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Not sure what your hardiness zone is, but as long as the ground won't freeze for 4 to 6 weeks once you've planted, your palm should be ok.

    Newt
     
  3. I am in 8a. I don't think I'll chance it. I'll bring them in this year.
    Thanks!
     
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    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    I was going to suggest that you add your zone to your profile, but I just noticed that you aren't registered, so I guess that won't work. Anyway, windmill palms are rated to my zone 7 and would be more than safe to plant now, especially if they have been outdoors all this time. Your ground won't freeze for at least another 2 months.

    Newt
     
  5. Peter D

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    Ok - I registered! Thanks for the info.
     
  6. Newt

    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hi Peter,

    You are very welcome! Thanks for letting me know.

    Newt
     
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    I live in the same zone you do. I have a Windmill Palm planted by my front entrance and it has thrived for 9 years.

    Paula Porter
     
  8. wasser

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    Hi, I am from the north of England (Cheshire) and I bought a Windmill palm (Trachycarpus Fortunei) approx 15 years ago as a very small plant about 5 inches high, kept it in a cold greenhouse for a number of years and then planted it in our garden. It has never been protected in the winter and is now just creeping over 10 feet in height. I think it's safe to leave out after an initial hardening.
     

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