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Winterizing Bananas and Windmill Palms in North Texas: Frost Blankets and Root Protection

Frost Blanket to 30°F; Mulch Roots for Colder

North Texas bananas and windmill palms: wrap with frost blanket (cheesecloth fabric) for frost protection down to 30°F. Below that, mulch/heavy blanket roots; top will die back but roots survive.

Species Notes

Windmill palm (Trachycarpus) is hardiest trunking palm.
Banana (Musa basjoo) dies to ground, returns from corm.

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