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RIP Mule Palm Posted by AJ Mid TN on January 13, 2025, 5:25 pm RIP to the mule palm after 8 years. After much agony I decided to cut the mule palm. It is already done. While I was able to protect the spear and mid fronds a few feet up it had grown too tall to be safe to reach on a ladder and I felt unsafe the last time I tried to wrap it. Also the palm is soo tall that the fronds are above the first floor and we can't see them out our windows. it is going to be replaced in spring with our large potted waggy. Thanks to everyone for following along. Since we first planted it I told everyone this would be the eventual result.

Re: RIP Mule Palm Posted by Rob N TN on January 13, 2025, 6:31 pm, in reply to "RIP Mule Palm" Sorry to hear this. It was the most beautiful palm in Tennessee without a doubt. You sure have a great replacement palm for it. I'm thinking the Waggy palm really loves our climate as evident of hardy and fast growth. 20 years ago and beyond, and growing to tall to protect, always did my Trachycarpus in. Safety and common sense should always be the focus. Thanks for sharing that AJ and may spring get here soon.

Re: RIP Mule Palm Posted by Keith N. IL on January 13, 2025, 11:21 pm, in reply to "RIP Mule Palm" It was a good run. Loved watching it's progress over the years.

Re: RIP Mule Palm Posted by Fred SC on January 14, 2025, 7:30 am, in reply to "RIP Mule Palm" Sorry, AJ, it had yo come. to this. You had great fun snd enjoyment watching its progress as did everyone on the board, I certainly thought it beautiful. I am looking forward to its replacement . I am sure the neighborhood does as well.

Re: RIP Mule Palm Posted by Tom in PA on January 14, 2025, 9:15 pm, in reply to "RIP Mule Palm" Sorry to hear about the mule. Can’t wait to see the Waggie!

Re: RIP Mule Palm Posted by Sam TN on January 20, 2025, 1:52 am, in reply to "RIP Mule Palm" Sorry to hear of that AJ. I know you worked hard to keep that palm going. do you think you’ll replace it with another palm in that area?

Re: RIP Mule Palm Posted by Sam TN on January 20, 2025, 1:54 am, in reply to "Re: RIP Mule Palm" Oops, sorry, I overlooked the waggy replacement comment. That will work.

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