Growing Palm Trees in Zone 3-4
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Comments (1)Another option (sorry, I forgot to include this in the original message), is to get a log (is oak ok?) drill holes in it & put the Shiitake plugs in it, like those found on ebay. How does this work? It says these last for up to 4 years. Anyone tried them?...See MoreZone 3/4 newbie needs advice on growing Hydrangea
Comments (1)Hello ptilda - Annabelle is hardy to z3. She is as popular as the H paniculatas in our zone, as they are nearly carefree. I must have been the last in my area to get one ('08) ... I planted her on the N facing foundation strip, gets a few hrs of good AM sun & again an hr + of setting sun. She is about 5' tall & loaded with saucer size white balls. I encaged her, when I noticed she was growing quite fast & filling with buds (we were getting a great many rainy days that would weigh her down). The wire cage is unnoticeable with all the growth. I learned about this type of support, for fast growing Annabelle, in another thread in this forum. Dappled sun/shade site would be my choice ... sandy native soil mixed with some compost is better than clay, I think ... I'm not an expert - I think you are going to be just fine! I've noticed that several of the shrubs I purchased seemed to have been grown in a sandy-nursery-soil mixes.) Since this is going to be their first season, perhaps a thick wood chip mulch/pile of dried oak leaves won't hurt. There are several older threads wonderful to learn from in this forum! Good luck!...See MoreSpring pic of 15' outdoor palm tree, Zone 4
Comments (2)That is bloody well impressive. What kind of shelter do you put on them? It looks like your soil is on the sandy side....See MorePictures of Palms and winter protection, Zone 3-4
Comments (5)Awesome, Kent!! Sorry I've been MIA the past few weeks on the boards, and missed several posts, but this has been beyond one hectic holiday season - work and personal. Thanks for posting the protection picture, I've told about you and posted pics of your yard on a couple of forums, and virtually everyone has to know how you overwinter them. If you could list exactly what you do you'd be doing a great service to lots of enthusiasts across the country, because as far as I can tell you are the champion at pushing the limits of what can be done. Best, Alan...See Moredon555
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