like the bowler hat!
seriously, can you recommend a good nursery? i want to plan out additional landscaping, but being from PA I need some help in choosing.
thanks,
j

[JohnN]

We'd planted a few things this past year, including a robelinni. It looks pretty darn brown to me. If it can't take the frost from this pretty hard winter, then it's outta here and we'll find something else.

I like them , but I'm not worrying about a plant and not crawling out in the cold to cover it.

[Sidney Lanier]

Originally Posted by JohnN

We'd planted a few things this past year, including a robelinni. It looks pretty darn brown to me. If it can't take the frost from this pretty hard winter, then it's outta here and we'll find something else.

I like them , but I'm not worrying about a plant and not crawling out in the cold to cover it.

We have three quite large robellini palms--beautiful plants that fit our landscaping so well--and initially tried to protect them. I think we've reached the point of accepting that they may have been the wrong palm for the potential in our climate zone. If they make it, they make it, and if not, they'll be replaced with something more suitable for the frosts we do get from time to time. As we drive around TV, we see lots of palms that look perfect in spite of the frost. Much to learn....

[JohnN]

Sid, I think we're now going to try a Chinese Fan Palm - hardy , frost tolerant, and among the smaller of the palm trees and still quite attractive.

[chelsea24]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Sid, I think we're now going to try a Chinese Fan Palm - hardy , frost tolerant, and among the smaller of the palm trees and still quite attractive.

This is good to know because where we have our Robellini's, we would need a smaller palm. And I will admit, I am palm-challenged!

That said ... I want my Robellini's to live!!!!!!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Sid, I think we're now going to try a Chinese Fan Palm - hardy , frost tolerant, and among the smaller of the palm trees and still quite attractive.

I'm going to google chinese fan palms for more information. Thanks for the hint.

You may be able to negotiate a volume discount on chinese fan palms for TOTV members. I think many of will need to replace our hisbiscus bushes and robellinis.

[KayakerNC]

The Butia (Butia Capitata) might be worth looking at. Also known as the Pindo Palm and the Jelly Palm.
It has edible fruit and is cold hardy.
Not a beauty.....but has a great personality.
Pictures Butia:
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Palm..._capitata.html
Chinese Fan
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Palm...chinensis.html
European Fan
http://palmsrus.tripod.com/id19.html

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by SUNSCAPELAWN

Chinese Fan or Pindo's are the most cold hardy. If anyone needs help or suggestions you may contact me by phone or p.m. We can also remove old or dead trees or shrubs and replace.

Jeff, I see on the internet that chinese fans palms are quite large, and "reasonable to expensive" in price.

Of course people love robellinis because they are so petite and darn cute!

Do you have any other suggestions for frost-resistent "cutesy" palms that are reasonable in price?

[palm farm]

I know the brown frawns look unsightly but you will do more damage to the plant by cutting them back now. Try to wait a couple weeks.The plant should survive if the heart was not damaged. Frost cloth will help against frost but cold is cold and some sensitive plants cannot handle this.

[KathieI]

Never mind the palm trees, I may not survive this frost!!!!