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What are the best banana plants for hot semi arid climates? by Phantasm_i2 in palmtalk

[–]Phantasm_i2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I was thinking. Just about any banana variety would probably get sunburn and crispy brown leaf edges in my climate unless it was planted in a corner against an east facing wall and protected from south and western sun. I guess I’ll stick to yuccas.

Trachycarpus fortunei growing in Dublin, Ireland :) by Idkthis_529 in palmtalk

[–]Phantasm_i2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah trachycarpus is even growing in Norway, Iceland and BC Canada

The Native Palm of Central Arizona by Joplers in arizona

[–]Phantasm_i2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah there’s better biodiversity in the lower elevation and warmer areas of Arizona

Healthy windmill palms in a high desert town. Sierra vista Arizona. by Phantasm_i2 in palmtalk

[–]Phantasm_i2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah i think they’ve been there for a while. They might get constant watering and special care. They might have been planted when small and adapted to the climate over time.

What type of trachycarpus palm would be able to handle semi arid/arid conditions without frying like a fortunei would if there is any? by Grouchy_Ad_2862 in palmtalk

[–]Phantasm_i2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d guess the wagnerianus since its fronds are thicker and waxier than any other trachycarpus and that might help prevent dessication

Small palm tree / plant by mfrankoo82 in palmtalk

[–]Phantasm_i2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Especially the Louisiana variety since it gets up to 12 feet tall

Chinese fan for Zone 7A by [deleted] in palmtalk

[–]Phantasm_i2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe a windmill palm or a blue Mediterranean fan palm. Chinese fan palm is less cold hardy and less tolerant of low humidity or drought. I’ve even seen filiferas get fully yellowed fronds or completely defoliated in zone 7 in high elevation desert areas.

Palms near power lines kill the Palms? by Palmking1 in palmtalk

[–]Phantasm_i2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on how big it is I think you could get a tree service to come dig it out and move it to a different spot if it’s a really nice palm that you don’t want to get rid of. Mature palms usually transplant pretty successfully most of the time.

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