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If you are a beginner at growing palms and looking for something that is relatively hands off, the Sago palm is an excellent candidate. Proper maintenance and care of Sago palms isn’t that complicated and can be a great place for you to start. While not technically a true palm Sagos are actually a cycad. … Read more

For the last few years I have been growing many palm trees from seed, especially cold hardy varieties.  It’s a fun hobby, going out and collecting as many palm seeds as possible to build an awesome collection of palms for my yard.  Recently I became curious if you can grow palm trees from cuttings and … Read more

One of the most popular landscape palms of the last few decades would have to be the Queen palm. This is due to their cost, growth rate, cold tolerance and overall tropical appearance. Unlike some other cold hardy palms, Queen palms can thrive in many climate types. Whether subtropical, tropical or temperate, these palms are … Read more

One of the easiest palms to grow in a variety of climate types would have to be the Chinese Fan palm. If you aren’t familiar with this palm or you have always wanted to grow one, you will find that this is one of the more versatile cold hardy palms out there. Whether growing outdoors, … Read more

Native to regions of Baja, California and northern Mexico, the Mexican Blue palm is a unique species in the cold hardy palm world. While not as common as other cold hardy varieties out there, this palm is definitely one to consider in your search as long as you live in the right climate conditions. Known … Read more

Many of you reading this are probably aware that Texas is a HUGE state. Even driving from one end of the state to the other can seem like you’re taking a cross-country trip! With that said, there is a huge difference when it comes to growing zones in Texas as well. While the northernmost tip … Read more

It’s about time I wrote more in depth about this incredible palm. There are many cold hardy palms, but Needle palm trees tend to be one of the most fascinating. Why is that?  To start, these palms may be the most cold hardy palm tree on the planet! They have the ability to withstand brief … Read more

If you live in a desert climate then you are aware that temperature swings are pretty normal, especially at higher elevations. Many times these areas will only plant a few species of palms at most, but are there other types you can try?  Absolutely! There are several proven cold hardy palm trees for the desert … Read more

With the population expanding in many areas across the globe and newer developments of communities having smaller yards, there is also a high demand for smaller plants and trees. Just like many other types of trees out there, palm trees can be large, small or somewhere in between, but what if you live in colder … Read more

Known as the most naturally occurring northern growing palm on the planet, the Mediterranean Fan palm or European Fan palm is a versatile, drought tolerant palm that is a perfect choice for climates ranging from cool Mediterranean to dry, desert areas. They are a smaller, more compact choice for folks that have limited space and … Read more