Freeze Damage? Is it okay?

[palmofmyhand]

We recently have had back to back low temperatures in the mid 20s and just a lot of nights where it was in the 20s within the past couple weeks. This is a phoenix sylvestris and I have 3 more. This is the only one that has white on the new fronds which appears to be freeze damage of some sort? But not quite sure. The rest of the tree doesn’t look awful and I am still hopeful if this thing will grow just fine. I was wondering what some of you guys think based on the photos. I have seen pictures of awful freeze damage on other palms online which looked way worse but since this is on the new growth it is a little bit concerning. Mainly because the tree is still small and not as tough yet it makes me more questionable. I went to virginia beach within the past few months and their sabal palmettos almost all had white on their fronds also which seemed to be from cold freezes also. I wouldn’t really be worried but only because of the small size of the tree and the new fronds taking damage. Any opinions are appreciated.

First picture is the questionable one the two after are the healthier looking ones.

 

[Merlyn]

The chalky white areas in the leaflets does look like frost burn to me.  I'd guess those leaves will grow out somewhat distorted and not pretty, but should be fine.  The one thing to keep an eye out for is a crown rot.  As long as the new spears are steadily (but slowly) growing out over the winter then they are fine.  If the new spears start turning brown (especially near the base where it enters the crown) then a quick treatment of hydrogen peroxide + Daconil should help.  You could mark the new spears horizontally with a sharpie so that you can tell if they are (slowly) growing.  Just beware the thorns!

[palmofmyhand]

56 minutes ago, Merlyn said:

The chalky white areas in the leaflets does look like frost burn to me.  I'd guess those leaves will grow out somewhat distorted and not pretty, but should be fine.  The one thing to keep an eye out for is a crown rot.  As long as the new spears are steadily (but slowly) growing out over the winter then they are fine.  If the new spears start turning brown (especially near the base where it enters the crown) then a quick treatment of hydrogen peroxide + Daconil should help.  You could mark the new spears horizontally with a sharpie so that you can tell if they are (slowly) growing.  Just beware the thorns!

Thank you will keep in mind

[CascadiaPalms]

23 hours ago, Merlyn said:

The chalky white areas in the leaflets does look like frost burn to me.  I'd guess those leaves will grow out somewhat distorted and not pretty, but should be fine.  The one thing to keep an eye out for is a crown rot.  As long as the new spears are steadily (but slowly) growing out over the winter then they are fine.  If the new spears start turning brown (especially near the base where it enters the crown) then a quick treatment of hydrogen peroxide + Daconil should help.  You could mark the new spears horizontally with a sharpie so that you can tell if they are (slowly) growing.  Just beware the thorns!

Agreed, great way to put it.

shockingly, frost damage doesn't mean the frond is totally worthless.

And yes, young plants are more vulnerable...I would just keep an eye out.  Might need to get some artificial heat out there if another cold snaps comes.  We work so hard to grow palms and such....it would suck to lose it because we actually could make a difference. 

[palmofmyhand]

41 minutes ago, CascadiaPalms said:

Agreed, great way to put it.

shockingly, frost damage doesn't mean the frond is totally worthless.

And yes, young plants are more vulnerable...I would just keep an eye out.  Might need to get some artificial heat out there if another cold snaps comes.  We work so hard to grow palms and such....it would suck to lose it because we actually could make a difference. 

indeed I would hate to lose a palm that took much effort to grow, thank you for the input.