[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by tommy steam

Just curious, why are you giving all this information on queen palms? When I talked to the master gardeners here, they told me not to plant those palms in this area because of all the problems associated with them.

Originally Posted by Ozzello

If you go back to the beginning post, I stated why. Because there is a lot of mis-information floating around lately about Queen Palms. I base my posts here on my education and 40 years of experience, not someone else's opinion, most likely from another geographical zone.

So, how many master gardener's did you speak to? Out of curiosity. Though I know the Master Gardner's course is put on by UF, in Gainseville, zone what..8 or 7? Last time a mature Queen palm froze in this area, was back in the 80s after TWO 100 year/cycle freezes back to back. We lost about 1-2%. I am aplant guy, not a math guy though, so not sure on the odds of another 2- 100 year freezes hitting this area , 2 years in a row.

Originally Posted by tommy steam

I spoke with several master gardeners right here in the villages at the UF annex by the sheriffs office and also attended several of the classes given by the UF at the community centers. They were the ones who brought the subject up. I took it as great information from people who know about the proper plants and trees to grow here.

The University of Florida does not recommend planting Queen palms anywhere in Florida.

They are considered undesirable.