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Originally Posted by Mark Hall
Hi Randy,
Here in the UK we wrap the crown with straw during the winter. A cage like structure is built around the top foot of the trunck with chicken mesh. Then straw is bundled into it. Then a large plastic pot is placed over the top to help keep it dry. This is then kept in place until May Time then it's taken off to allow the emerging fronds to push out.
We sort of have a saying over here that you can't over water a tree fern. I leave the hose pipe on mime for an hour or so at a time.
Another way of keeping the moisture in it , is to wrap the trunk in cling film then water it. That helps keep the trunk wetter for a little longer.
They are cheap prices you have in the states. Cheapest here is around £25 per foot of trunk.
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In regards to the 1st paragraph: That may work quite well but keep in mind, the incredible levels of humidity (and unique weather conditions) in the UK are quite different from those found in the south-central regions of the U.S.