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Tropicals in Maine
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Posted by Lukei z6 ME (My Page) on Wed, Mar 16, 05 at 10:29
| I've been trying to read up on cold hardy palms and bananas to try in my garden in portland. has anyone tried and species and might have some suggestions?
Lukei |
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RE: Tropicals in Maine
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| I've never heard of tropicals that will live as perennials in Maine. |
RE: Tropicals in Maine
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| Hi, I'm in Portland and last summer planted an 'ernest wilson' mimosa tree, or silk tree-something I've never seen in Maine before. It grew about 5 feet last year and survived the winter ok. That particular type is supposed to be hardy to -15. They have really tropical leaves and pink pom-pom type flowers and bloom for about 2 months. I suppose that if you wanted to try cold hardy palms or bananas, why not give them a shot! Hey you might as well go for it. |
RE: Tropicals in Maine
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| My banana tree after 2 years died...I am sad to admit that I feel it was due to my neglect (Not available to give it that little bit more attention it needed but I wasnt able to give it to it)!( |
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