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austinl01 · 12-01-2009, 09:31 AM

Jeremy, I just cut off the fronds of the Robusta in early winter and then cover the entire palm with a tarp. Occasionally during the winter during warm periods, I loosen the tarp to allow any moisture to get out away from the palm. It normally gets 12*F to 15*F most winters. Good luck on your filifera. They are supposed to be a little more cold hardy than robustas.

12-01-2009, 09:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
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