Thursday, February 11, 2010

Cold Hardy Palms

Looking for the Tropical Vibe but want hardy plants?

Each of the New Nurseries carry a full line of hardy palms.  This year has taken its toll on many Pigmy Dates and Queen Palms.  Replace these with Windmill Palms, Pindo, Sabal, Med Fan and the most hardy Needle Palm.  

Rhapidophyllum histrix, Needle Palm, hardy to 10 degrees.   One of the few palms that survive in to Oklahoma and even Kansas.  Slow growing and tough.  Create a tropical feel and never worry about freezing.

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Needle Palm  Rhapidophyllum histrix.  Suffer no damage in snow or ice.  Evergreen to 6, grows in a bush form or small trunk.  Very unique and tough as nailsor needles!

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