Growing palm trees in SC (Columbia, Greenwood: buy, backyard, car)

[JFRRACING]

WE are going to plant a few in our yard. they seem to grow pretty good around where we are.

[Greenville]

Originally Posted by surfincountry

I need some advice on my palm tree. We live in Simpsonville, SC and we had our Palm Tree planted in our yard in September 2007. About 3 months ago it started to turn brownish/yellowish. Here are some pictures. Do you have any advice? I have fertilized it every May & August like the told me.
If someone can help me please send me your email address so I can email the pics to you.

Thank you!
Amy

Palm trees aren't suitable for the Upcountry of SC. They are a Lowcountry and possibly Midlands tree. It's all about the soil, climate, etc., and palm and palmetto trees are not made for the Upstate. Aside from that, they don't "fit in" with the surroundings there. Personally, I think they look out of place in the beautiful Upstate scenery, and I would prefer that they stay along the coast. The fact that you never see them in the Upstate should tell you something.

[JFRRACING]

i'm going to plant a few in my yard. there's enough sand here it looks like the beach....lol

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by JFRRACING

i'm going to plant a few in my yard. there's enough sand here it looks like the beach....lol

Palmetto, Pindo and Chinese Windmill Palms will do fine in all parts of the Upstate except the mountains and foothills as long as they have a sensible micro-climate - south facing, protected somewhat from wind, etc.

[JFRRACING]

Originally Posted by waccamatt

Palmetto, Pindo and Chinese Windmill Palms will do fine in all parts of the Upstate except the mountains and foothills as long as they have a sensible micro-climate - south facing, protected somewhat from wind, etc.

we live just of rockingham in sc and they seem to grow fine here. thanks for the names

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by surfincountry

I need some advice on my palm tree. We live in Simpsonville, SC and we had our Palm Tree planted in our yard in September 2007. About 3 months ago it started to turn brownish/yellowish. Here are some pictures. Do you have any advice? I have fertilized it every May & August like the told me.
If someone can help me please send me your email address so I can email the pics to you.

Thank you!
Amy

That was due to the cold; new green fronds will start to grow out and when they do, you can trim off the brown ones.

[Tinabean]

I live in Greenwood and just bought a house with 5 palms trees....4 are very tall and may be Palmettos and one is short and fat. I've looked in our local phone book and do not see a landscaper who specializes in Palms. Some of the fronds are looking yellow and brown and I don't want to kill these trees. I need a tutorial on how to care and manage these. If anyone is willing to give me advice, dm me and I'll email you pictures of the trees..... Thanks in advance for the help.

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by Tinabean

I live in Greenwood and just bought a house with 5 palms trees....4 are very tall and may be Palmettos and one is short and fat. I've looked in our local phone book and do not see a landscaper who specializes in Palms. Some of the fronds are looking yellow and brown and I don't want to kill these trees. I need a tutorial on how to care and manage these. If anyone is willing to give me advice, dm me and I'll email you pictures of the trees..... Thanks in advance for the help.

You should wait to cut off the brown and yellow fronds until a couple of new green fronds have mostly grown in during the Spring. Cut them about 6 inches from the base of the frond with a large pruning shear and they will do fine. If you can find palm fertilizer at the store, fertilize in May and in August. Don't fertilize until cooler weather is over.

[Geechie North]

Originally Posted by Greenville

Palm trees aren't suitable for the Upcountry of SC. They are a Lowcountry and possibly Midlands tree. It's all about the soil, climate, etc., and palm and palmetto trees are not made for the Upstate. Aside from that, they don't "fit in" with the surroundings there. Personally, I think they look out of place in the beautiful Upstate scenery, and I would prefer that they stay along the coast. The fact that you never see them in the Upstate should tell you something.

So very true.

But remember: they all want that Florida look.... especially if they're from Scranton or Zanesville.

[waccamatt]

Originally Posted by Geechie North

So very true.

But remember: they all want that Florida look.... especially if they're from Scranton or Zanesville.

LOL, I love Palm Trees so I've planted the ones that I know can survive in this area. There are fewer that can survive in the Upstate, but there are a couple of varieties that can make it - especially the Chinese Windmill and the Pindo.