I don’t like Sabal palms. At least that’s what I thought a few years back after starting my research on cold hardy palms. They didn’t seem as visually appealing to me as other types and personally just looked like large, shrubby weeds. After stumbling across some different types of Sabals online, I realized that there … Read more
Pindo palm trees have become a staple in many cold hardy palm collections. They are tropical in appearance, adaptable to many climate types and easy to care for. Let’s take a closer look at this palm and see if it is a good fit for your climate. What Is It? Known by its genus name … Read more
When it comes to cold hardy palms, the windmill palm (trachycarpus fortunei) is one of the most popular ones out there. What makes them so sought after is their versatility to grow in a wide range of climate zones, low maintenance and their resistance to disease and pests. Native to China and Japan, the windmill … Read more
Growing up I would see palm trees on movies, TV shows and while traveling to different states on summer vacations. In every situation, the location was always in places like California, Florida or the deserts of Arizona. All warm places with lots of sun and well-tanned folks walking around in shorts and flip-flops. I quickly … Read more
