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Originally Posted by BGreen
I am mainly looking at T.nanus, T.takil, T.wagnerianus, and T.fortunei 'hayes stiffie'.
We have -10F to -15F winters, and around 105F summers. I have read that the trachys don't like hot summers and I know my winters are really pushing it for fortunei and from what I have heard wagnerianus, but I was hoping not as much on the other two. I am really looking for a trunking palm, and have thought about Sabal 'Birmingham'. I do have "Palms won't grow here, and other myths", but was hoping someone might have more information.
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Hey Ben,
I truly think you would be really pushing the limits with winters like you describe... You may get by a couple of milder winters with some heavy duty protection (ie, heat tape, christmas lights, layers of frost cloth, etc.), but I for one don't think it is worth it... The 'birmingham' is believed to be allot hardier by some, but verdict is still out. Main problem with it is the growth rate is extremely ssssoooo!!!!!
I really don't think you would have a problem with your summer heat as long as you irrigate it to some extent... I have 4 Trachys in the ground and several small ones that will go out when they get more size to them... Good luck with your endeavors!!!!