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Picture of the Washy , before and after deskirting , on Wednesday

Posted by WSimpson NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=WSimpson+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/30/2020, 11:07 am

Looks like the board has spoken .
The main reason I would like to keep the shirt on is that if I have another mild winter this coming winter , I'd have a double skirt next year . That double skirt would be a respectable looking skirt . The skirt now is thin and doesn't quite have that skirt look , but next year it would be " for real " .
I'll try and have a before and after picture tomorrow .
Thanks for participating .
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F 16F(2022)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.4F ; 30 Year 12.3F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

Re: Poll :

Posted by Jim Wilmington DE 7a <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Jim+Wilmington+DE+7a' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/30/2020, 2:33 pm, in reply to "Poll :"

I voted leave them on even after giving a pro-pruning dissertation on your Sabal Louisiana. The reason for my duplicity? A Washy is different. The skirt is part of a Washy's iconic look.

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

Re: Poll :

Posted by WSimpson NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=WSimpson+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 7/30/2020, 5:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Poll :"

Thanks for your input Jim .
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F 16F(2022)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.4F ; 30 Year 12.3F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

Re: Poll :

Posted by Stan Hayward CA <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Stan+Hayward+CA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/1/2020, 4:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Poll :"

I really wanted to vote :What you like the most!

Re: Poll :

Posted by WSimpson NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=WSimpson+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/3/2020, 1:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Poll :"

You can't vote ?
I voted twice

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I voted to cut them off , but I like both looks . If I have another mild winter that skirt would be really thick next summer . It won't be like some of the skirts in Cali but pretty thick next year .
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F 16F(2022)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.4F ; 30 Year 12.3F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

Re: Poll :

Posted by Dave in NoVA z7a <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Dave+in+NoVA+z7a' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/3/2020, 5:02 pm, in reply to "Poll :"

I'd remove any fronds bending down more than 90°.

Fairfax, VA,Zone 7A

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Re: Poll :

I'm going to cut to the 90 degree look or have it look somewhat like the picture below .
Thanks Dave ,
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F 16F(2022)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.4F ; 30 Year 12.3F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

Re: Poll :

Posted by Howard KVille NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Howard+KVille+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/4/2020, 12:00 pm, in reply to "Poll :"

I like Jim, cut them off when they get a majority brown, but that palm looks good with the beginning skirt. I voted to leave them on.

Re: Poll :

Posted by WSimpson NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=WSimpson+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/4/2020, 7:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Poll :"

Thanks Howard .
Hopefully we have a mild winter and if I don't cut them off , after this poll , I'll have a double layer skirt next year .
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F 16F(2022)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.4F ; 30 Year 12.3F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

Re: Poll :

Posted by Jane Vero Beach FL <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Jane+Vero+Beach+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/12/2020, 6:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Poll :"

At one point some will fall off

Re: Poll :

Posted by WSimpson NC <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=WSimpson+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/12/2020, 7:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Poll :"

Jane , there are some amazing skirts out in the dry Southwest . I guess they don't rot off very fast in that desert climate .
Thanks ,
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F 16F(2022)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.4F ; 30 Year 12.3F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

Re: Picture , before and after , maybe tomorrow ::

Posted by Rob Cookeville Tn <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/HardyPalm/info/user=Rob+Cookeville+Tn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/14/2020, 8:09 pm, in reply to " Picture , before and after , maybe tomorrow ::"

Will I just voted to leave them on. I cant help but think it could have some redeeming protection in keeping them. Good luck with whatever you decide. As a Washingtonia lover, its the pride of all the forums.

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Rob Cookeville Tn since (2013)
Robz7a Cumberland Plateau (2000-2013)
Rob z6b TN (1996-2000)

Re: Picture , before and after , maybe tomorrow ::

Thanks Rob .
I think the skirt looks pretty good now that there is so much top green growth .
Will

Winston-Salem
Ten year lows: 20F 5F 4F 15F 7F 8F 14F 19F 16F 16F(2022)
10 Year Average Winter Lowest Low 12.4F ; 30 Year 12.3F
Profession:Trachy Defiberer and Palm Spear Puller (free estimates)

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