Palm Trees, Exotic Gardens, Mediterranean Gardens, Tropical Gardens
Transform your garden into a winter oasis with cold-hardy palms, defying chilly climates while infusing your landscape with a touch of tropical splendor.
To most people, palm trees evoke images of the tropics with their charming silhouettes and graceful fronds that sway gently in the breeze. However, many of the 2,500 species tolerate cooler climates and can withstand brief periods of colder temperatures and even occasional snowfall. Palms come from many different tropical, subtropical, or temperate climate zones. Some are native to high elevations where true winter conditions occur, while others are native to the warmer parts of the temperate zone in North America. A few temperate climate palms can tolerate hard freezes with little or no damage.
While the cold hardiness of palms varies by species, other factors must be considered.
Generally speaking, some palms can be grown in hardiness zone 7a or even 6b if sheltered from cold (planted on the south side of a building) or covered with mini-green house coverings and wraps.
Here is a list of popular hardy palms that are easy to grow and widely available. Keep in mind that this list represents estimates for the lowest temperatures that an established palm tree can survive. It does not represent absolute survivable temperatures.
| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Palms - Cycads |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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| Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Palms - Cycads |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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