I planted one this April in Southern Finland and we got an unexpected freeze and it went to the ground and it knocked it back a lot, now at the end of August it's maybe 40cm tall but it's still making leaves and growing.
I live just outside Boise area 7a climate though it seems higher than that the past 10 years on average. I have three 1ft to almost 2ft trachy’s survived their first winter with poor protection and ended up spear pulling all three but the old growth stayed green which surprised me and the new growth after spear pulling has blown my mind at how they came back and grew significantly despite the damage. I did use hydrogen peroxide during spring when the new growth died but I wanted to know if windmills will have a chance here or if you’re familiar with this climate over here as well? Newer growth on all three show about 12+ petioles or whatever you want to call them. Thinking after this winter they should start shooting off at a faster rate. Got them from Oregon Palm Nursery.
Zone 7a is too cold for Trachys, you'd have a hard time finding any long term survivors anywhere in that zone. For them to do well I would plan on some level of protection each winter. You may only have to protect them for a few nights each year.
I’m in the Philly area which is supposedly zone 7a although growing up I think we were 6b. I’ve had trachy’s in the ground for a decade here. All I do is put a temporary greenhouse over them to protect from the winter wind. I do the same for needle and Sabal minors, although I don’t think those two really need it. I’ve also experimented with silver saw palmetto and it’s been in the ground for 2 winters now. That took some damage but recovered well. Some folks use heat from Christmas lights which is an extra protection option. My advice is try and see what happens.
@@northeasthardytropicals541 We tend to have some cold winter winds, snow is average, mostly dry winters though but still gets the most moisture out of the year. I got trachy's because for home landscape they tend to mostly stay in between 10-20 ft tall which is easier to maintain vs a California or Mexican fan palm which grow too tall. However there was a guy on the forums who had a pretty good sized (10 ft+) washingtonia filifera and I guess he only used christmas lights and survived every single winter. Personally I will just stick to the windmill's I got and I do plan on just using burlap and tree lights and I'm pretty positive that will be sufficient. These winters don't drop below 20 that often usually low 20's for low average.
So beautiful ! Thanks for sharing 😉I d like to plant some near the pool how far should I plant them ? We only have one meter between the pool and the wall not sure it is enough
Wow they look awesome, tons of new growth. New subscriber from the Philly area
Thanks. I appreciate it.
I planted one this April in Southern Finland and we got an unexpected freeze and it went to the ground and it knocked it back a lot, now at the end of August it's maybe 40cm tall but it's still making leaves and growing.
Next year it should come back much bigger. These are pretty tough plants.
I live just outside Boise area 7a climate though it seems higher than that the past 10 years on average. I have three 1ft to almost 2ft trachy’s survived their first winter with poor protection and ended up spear pulling all three but the old growth stayed green which surprised me and the new growth after spear pulling has blown my mind at how they came back and grew significantly despite the damage. I did use hydrogen peroxide during spring when the new growth died but I wanted to know if windmills will have a chance here or if you’re familiar with this climate over here as well? Newer growth on all three show about 12+ petioles or whatever you want to call them. Thinking after this winter they should start shooting off at a faster rate. Got them from Oregon Palm Nursery.
Zone 7a is too cold for Trachys, you'd have a hard time finding any long term survivors anywhere in that zone. For them to do well I would plan on some level of protection each winter. You may only have to protect them for a few nights each year.
I’m in the Philly area which is supposedly zone 7a although growing up I think we were 6b. I’ve had trachy’s in the ground for a decade here. All I do is put a temporary greenhouse over them to protect from the winter wind. I do the same for needle and Sabal minors, although I don’t think those two really need it. I’ve also experimented with silver saw palmetto and it’s been in the ground for 2 winters now. That took some damage but recovered well. Some folks use heat from Christmas lights which is an extra protection option. My advice is try and see what happens.
@@northeasthardytropicals541 Sounds like you might be in a good microclimate. You're definitely gardening on the edge!
@@northeasthardytropicals541 We tend to have some cold winter winds, snow is average, mostly dry winters though but still gets the most moisture out of the year. I got trachy's because for home landscape they tend to mostly stay in between 10-20 ft tall which is easier to maintain vs a California or Mexican fan palm which grow too tall. However there was a guy on the forums who had a pretty good sized (10 ft+) washingtonia filifera and I guess he only used christmas lights and survived every single winter. Personally I will just stick to the windmill's I got and I do plan on just using burlap and tree lights and I'm pretty positive that will be sufficient. These winters don't drop below 20 that often usually low 20's for low average.
@@texastropics lol yup, that’s what zone pushing is all about 🌴
Is it safe to have it very close to the walls? Does its root damage house foundations?
I have been told the roots can sometimes cause damage. I don't think they are as dangerous to your foundation like roots from a big maple.
So beautiful ! Thanks for sharing 😉I d like to plant some near the pool how far should I plant them ? We only have one meter between the pool and the wall not sure it is enough
That's enough, they'll probably spread side ways. These things will grow anywhere if they get water. That garden they're in is less than 1 meter wide.
Hi there I'm guessing when they fully reach mature the full direct sun dont burn the leaves.?
They can handle full sun as long as they get enough water.
Ok thanks