It was a nice warm and fairly dry day today so I decided to open up the palm tree enclosures and have a peak. They don't look much different than when I closed them up in November. They had already lost quite a few fronds during the late summer and fall, but no more loss since closing them up. It stays pretty warm and humid in the enclosures, so that should keep them happy and healthy. Palm trees don't go dormant in the cold, but growth is slowed so I don't expect much to happen until warm summer temperatures and lots of sun.
This blog documents my attempt to grow Windmill Palm trees in Zone 6. My affinity for tropical climates prompted me to bring some of my favorite tropical plants to my own back yard. The journey started in July of 2012 when I received my two 4-5 foot palms shipped from Georgia. Watch as I try to keep them cozy and warm during the cold winter months. With a lot of research and a little luck, they might survive to live another summer in the north.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Are you still alive in there?
It was a nice warm and fairly dry day today so I decided to open up the palm tree enclosures and have a peak. They don't look much different than when I closed them up in November. They had already lost quite a few fronds during the late summer and fall, but no more loss since closing them up. It stays pretty warm and humid in the enclosures, so that should keep them happy and healthy. Palm trees don't go dormant in the cold, but growth is slowed so I don't expect much to happen until warm summer temperatures and lots of sun.
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