Hardy palm trees

Hardy palm trees for cold climates

Our Trachycarpus plants maturing in a nursery in the far east
Mypalmshop palms in Europe Palms are to naturally be found world-wide. We associate them with pristine sandy beaches but they are also to be found growing in cold regions such as the high Himalayas! In fact, we actually source our palms from cold regions - they grow slowly and develop strong trunks and root systems for the best possible cold-resistance!

We have satisfied customers with hardy palms such as the Windmill palm, Trachycarpus wagnerianus, the Chusan palm  Trachycarpus fortunei and the beautiful Kalamuni palm, Trachycarpus takil throughout Europe and as far north as Norway and Finland and as far east as Bulgaria and the Ukraine! 
 

Hardy palm trees in European tropical gardens

Hardy Trachycarpus wagnerianus" resplendent in mid-winter In the last 100 years or so, the palm has become an increasingly common feature of European gardens. This is due to two reasons; interest has recently been fanned by an awareness that global warming is allowing us to grow more in our northern gardens, and polularity is growing as we become aware of the fact that some tropical plants originate from areas even colder than our own! For example, the hardiest palms such as Trachycarpus wagnerianus, Trachycarpus takil and Trachycarpus fortunei originate from the high Himalayas.

Palms and exotics at home make us think of those summery days on holiday in exotic places, but a frost rimmed palm on a winters moring is also a beautiful sight in its own right! So these days we are introducing spectacular ranges of grasses, bamboos, and agaves along with palms to complement our northern planting. And there are many (such as myself) with 100% tropical gardens with no indigenous plants! So we discover that some plants exist outside with little to no help, some with a little protection and others may even need to live indoors for part or all of the year. Our site helps you decide what"s what with a full hardiness and usage guide.

We invite you to join those who indulge in hardy tropical plant and create your own holiday oasis at home!