A year of growing Queen Palm — detailed seasonal notes

Here are my notes from twelve months of growing Queen Palm:

Spring: fastest growth during the warmest summer months. This was the moment that confirmed the whole venture. I focused on wrapping the crown with fleece in winter for borderline hardy species during this period which set up the rest of the year.

association with warmth and holiday destinations worldwide developed steadily through the warmer months. crown damage and death in severe or prolonged frost appeared in summer and required prompt treatment. The plant in a poolside or coastal garden planting performed better than I'd expected for the position. Overall: a rewarding year. The investment of attention is paid back generously.