Will Foxtail Palms survive the cold weather in Palm Coast?
October 22, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Q & A
Answer:
Regarding your question about Foxtail palms surviving the cold, I like to be safe and say no. They are not zoned for this area and are more of a down south palm. Unfortunately, you just never know what type of winter we are going to have. If it is a mild winter and you happen to live near the intercoastal or beachside, they may survive but it is a coin toss. If we have a winter like last years, they are going to be the first to go. We occasionally sell them but always tell people be prepared to lose them.
Is it too late in the year to prune Knockout Roses and a Magnolia tree?
October 20, 2009 by Brian Brown
Filed under Q & A
Answer:
Regarding your question about pruning your knockout roses and magnolias, now is actually a great time to prune. But, do it soon. You don’t want to wait too close to winter because pruning promotes new growth and if pruned too late, the cold weather would damage that new growth and the plant could shock out and die. I would say you are probably safe until the end of October/early November.
