more video of the insane idea that palm trees will thrive in iowa. Is this insanity, or a brilliant blend of marketing and architectural fulfillment. I think it is both!
more palm trees in iowa
February 4th, 2010
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big deal. Im from cali. aint nothing but palm trees here.
You should try growing one of the most cold hardy types of palms. With some winter protection it’s possible in Ohio.
Then you better plant some ASAP! It is possible to grow certain species of hardy palms just about anywhere that has coler winters, providing you will give them some sort of protection.
god i just cant stand ohio not having palm trees
In that climate they should be using heat cables. It would be better for them to plant Sabal minor and Rhapidophyllum hystrix. Two super hardy palms, but they will need to have winter protection in that zone.
Are those palms still there?
A heated shelter is a waste of energy, especially for such mature trees. Much smaller Windmill Palms have endured Chicago winters with the bark and roots enclosed in a chicken-wire cage filled with dried leaves and some manure for heat. Forget about the fronds since they’ll die and grow back.
These trees will be protected by a heated shelter
Mature Windmill Palms have been known to survive -17.5°F. Those Iowa trees should do fine with winter mulching and bark protection.
They should do just fine for you. If you are expected to get a real cold blast in the winter then I suggest to string some old school C9 X-mas lights through your palms. Each bulb will generate enough heat to keep your palms happy on the coldest winter days. Cheers
I live in Nashville TN and I own a young windmill palm and 3 young sabal minors. Gonna put them all in the ground this coming spring.
There are lots of palm growers in Tennessee. The two most cold hardy palms are Rhapidophyllum hystrix and Sabal minor, both will grow in Tennessee wihtout winter protection. However the taller cold hardy arborecent species would need protection in the coldest winters. In Iowa all hardy palms would need protection every winter.
I might could see if they were in Tennessee, but Iowa?? Come on…..
I’m sure someone told the owner those palms would be completely winter hardy in that area, lol.
Could we see an update on these palms.
you do realize that theres more to Michigan than Detroit right? have you ever even BEEN to Michigan? yea detroit sucks but just because someone live in MI does NOT MEAN THEY LIVE IN DETROIT! dumbass…
this was probably one of the most expensive mistakes…. the probability of even one surviving a zone 5 winter is slim, even with heavy protection… and at the size of those palms…. the were prob. 1500 bucks each…. thats alot of money….
Detroit? a Major Entertainment Destination? Your kidding right? its more like a third world country there
these palms are probably dead..they cant take the continential cold …dude probably suckered out on thousands of dollars shipping those to Iowa..what a clown
Love to see an updated video of the plams twbt15 it be interesting, like the other viewer said he lives close to the hotel and they look dead a couple months ago which was May and by then they should be showing signs of recovery by now, possible they lost them. I have several varities I been growing here in ky zone 6b 7a, some have been out about 8 yrs now and ones like the pindo I have to protect a lot more for its not as hardy as the others I have, I do enjoy challenging natuure , love palms
Detroit? One of the worst cities in America.
and detroit is a poor slum shithole.
I grow one in michigan with an insulated box and a heat mat inside. Thats what it takes. not some lousy wrap
yes, and Iowa has some hot summers too
If I were them, I’d have settled for some Musa Basjoos or Sikkimensis instead. From what I think, yes they the palms will recover – but after many recoveries the trees can die of exhaustion.