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How do your freeze-damaged palms smell?


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We were below 30 for 3 days in Williamsburg, with a low here of 7.5 degrees for 3 or 4 hours. I can see obvious damage on my Sabal Palmettos although it is too soon for spear pull. There is a mild acetone-like smell (nail polish remover). I am treating with copper and hydrogen peroxide. I remember more of a pumpkin-like smell from years ago in a similar freeze. How do your frozen palms smell?

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I can't put the smell into words to describe it to you but I know it. I also recall a freeze several years ago in early April after a warm March and everything was leafed out. We dropped to the low 20's and the next day the smell was very strong. A smell of cooked greens or green leaves.

I can't imagine the cold you described would completely fry your palm fronds. How low were your highs? 

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