Would heating the pool save palms in San Antonio, Texas?

[Hal3]

It is supposed to drop to single-digit temperatures for several days even in San Antonio. Our pool area has mature palms that have likely never been so cold before. I really don't want to risk losing

 

[Hal3]

Thanks, Weather Channel!

 

[setsailsoon]

Wouldn't hurt but I doubt it will help. Any significant wind in the wrong direction would most likely render this heat useless. I'd cover with some sheets or blankets. Add some heat-tape if you can find it. Sometimes the box stores carry this or you can order on Amazon. Incandescent lights are an alternate but not very safe in wet environments like you probably have. I would not risk them. When I was choosing palms for our location many seem to be able to tolerate occasional freezing and even down to 20 deg for short periods of time. Nothing I could find went below this so I would definitely take more action than just heating up the pool.

Good luck and stay safe!

 

[Hal3]

 

[Newdude]

Thanks, Weather Channel!

We call that ‘The Jenny’ when the weekly forecast is 8-6-7-5-3-0-9. Even if it isn’t exactly those #s, close enough.

 

[Katodude]

I dont know if this will work, but in Florida when they are about to get a deep freeze they water the citrus trees. Might be worth doing on your palms.