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on 10/2/2020, 10:56 am, in reply to "Re: Some recent photos of zone pusheritis."
As a young boy, I was fascinated by climate and the way it limits what we can grow. As a teen, I began reading serious literature on plants and trees. In one plant guide, I saw a photo of a mature Trachycarpus growing in Scotland. While not knowing a lot of specifics about climate at the time, I thought, "If they can grow palm trees in Scotland, I ought to be able to grow them in southeast Pennsylvania." I underestimated the profound moderating effect of the Gulf Stream on UK winters. In time, I learned all this stuff. I learned, through trial and error that it was possible to grow a couple of species of palms (and other subtropical and Mediterranean plants) in the Philly metro area -- especially if plant-friendly micro-climates could be found or created. A good micro-climate is worth half a zone.
I'm babbling.
Jim, Wilmington, DE, 7a
Last 30 Years Avg. Winter Low: 7.50F
Last 20 Years Avg. Winter Low: 8.35F
Last 10 Years Avg. Winter Low: 8.40F
Favorite Palms: Species: Phoenix Canariensis / Genus: Sabal
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