A thermometer would be cheaper...but not as nice(-:

LOL! Jim.
All natural methods up here. I will say, that I am incredibly impressed with the Mule Palm. It is as stubborn as its name-sake.

Awesome Mule palm! I was thinking of getting a mule palm from Erik on e-Bay. What size is the one in your picture? Looks beautiful!
I hope it survives for you, it definitely looks like it's laughing at the snow and cold so far. I've always wanted to give some of my plants names, but I figure it would hurt more if it doesn't make it haha.
Thanks for sharing.
-Alex

I believe Erik sent me a 7 Gallon one. Hardy and tough, already transplanted it twice-no shock at all. Erik breeds a great product and I highly recommend getting at least a 7 gallon from him. They are cheap and fun to have and possess.

This post was edited by Kokomo-JB on Sat, Dec 14, 13 at 13:14

This is what he looked like right out of the box and planted

This post was edited by Kokomo-JB on Sat, Dec 14, 13 at 13:18

It really is a beautiful palm! If I manage to make the room, I'll definitely be trying one in the spring.

Jason with the temps you have had it is still looking damn good. That was a 3 gallon Mule palm I sent you and not a 7 gallon.

Thank you for the clarification Erik. It was a very impressive size for a 3 Gallon.
It just went through a snow/sleet/rain storm over the past 20 hours and is looking great. As I have said, given its size, it is truly amazing to see it stand up to these weather conditions. If things remain the same, I', gonna have to have the truck make a special stop at your nursery and get me a 9 footer to plant up here!

Taken today after Electra rolled thru with Snow, Ice and Rain

another pic

Awesome. Hope you do not mind. I would like to share that photo.

Be my guest!

I remember trying to get one of those a few years back and was told I could not buy just one 0 :

Jim,

Erik can have one shipped to your door just in time to cover it with tinsel. :)
Below is one of Erik's Mule's at EPCOT Center.

This post was edited by Kokomo-JB on Mon, Dec 16, 13 at 17:21

Nice Mule! I know exactly where that Mule Palm at Epcot is, it's a really nice one!
There's another great mule palm near the Africa area.
Those 3 gallon mule palms that Erik has are really big! Hard to get pindo palms at that size and price on the internet let alone mules. I'll probably be trying one in the spring.
Thanks for sharing!
-Alex

This one is at Epcot as well. Planted during the construction as a 10ft over all specimen plucked out of a field of Butia's from what I was told.

The more I look at these the more I want one. I will see how kokomos gets on in the spring and I may have to order one up seeing our weather has been about the same this winter and his had no protection.