Re: Tropical looking plants for zone 7 or lower
Lilith, I agree that it is important that the palm thrive rather than survive. This is why I went to the trouble to keep the shelter temperature above -5*C instead of closer to -10*C to -12*C 'survival' temperatures. It is also the reason that I continue to try to create a better winter environment.
It also cost me $550 to buy the 2 15 gal palms and have them shipped in their pots instead of 'bare root'.
Allen
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