Palm tree

Palm trees are a family of plants. This family is called Arecaceae. Most of them are trees but some are shrubs. They grow in hot climates.

Well known palm trees are:

Date palm Coconut palm There are over two thousand kinds, living in many kinds of places from rainforests to deserts.

Palms are one of the most well-known and widely planted tree families. They have had an important role to humans throughout much of history. Many common products and foods come from palms, and they are also used a lot in parks and gardens in areas that do not have heavy frosts.

In historical times palms have been symbols for victory, peace, and fertility. Today, palms remain a popular symbol for the tropics and vacations

Palm Tree Types - Cold Hardy

           The following Palm Tree are majestic looking and handle the cold better than other Palm species. You can click on the name to go directly to its information page. The Cold Hardy Palm Trees for Colder Climates provides advice on how to care for your Palm in marginal growing environments and identifies Palms considered to be cold hardy. The following Palm are described in detail:

California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera)
True Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera)
Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis)
Texas Sabal Palm (Sabal texana, mexicana)
Mediterranean (European)
Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis)