Trachycarpus fortunei (Windmill Palm)

* Max height 20' or larger with time * Hardy to Zone 7 * Sun / Part Shade *

This is the most popular of the hardy palms and has been cultivated in the West for a hundred and fifty years since the explorer and adventurer Robert Fortune first saw it growing on Zhousan Island off the east coast of China. Cultivated on the mainland for much longer than that, its origins are obscured in history. Its hardiness against cold is legendary, as is its easy care nature.  Because of its wide availability it is often the first hardy palm that many of us own. It is also probably the palm species best tested and documented for its frost resistance.  This is this most common palm grown along the West Coast and one of only a few palms used by the City of Vancouver in its palm tree plantings.

 1 gallon Regularly $14.87 on Sale for $9.87  (Available online or at our retail center in Chilliwack, BC)

Other Sizes Are Available At Our Retail Center In Chilliwack, BC

 #3 Regularly $44.87 on Sale for $38.87  

Small #10 are $88.87

Large #10 are $118.87

Very Large #15 are $165.98

Chamaerops humilis (Mediterranean Fan Palm) 

* Max height 12' - 15’ * Hardy to Zone 8 * Sun / Part Shade *

Originating along the hills and mountains of the Mediterranean sea basin, this palms reputation for cold hardiness is well known.  Over time it produces suckers and forms a grove.  This is possibly the second most common Palm grown on the West Coast and is one of only a few palms that are used by the City of Vancouver in its palm tree plantings.  Small seedling in a 4" pot $14.87 (includes free shipping).

Hardy Palm Seed Selection - below are seeds to hardy exotic plants that we have high expectations for.  All seed prices include free shipping.

Chamaerops humilis var. cerifera (Blue Mediterranean Fan Palm)

* Max height 12' - 15’ * Hardy to Zone 7 * Sun / Part Shade * 

This cultivar of the Mediterranean Fan Palm has pale blue waxy leaves and is said to be hardier than the plain green form.

Jubaea chilensis (Chilean Wine Palm, Coquito Palm)

* Max height 80’ X 3' diameter truck * Hardy to Zone 8 - 10 * Full Sun *

This palm is thought to be the hardiest of the Pinate Palms (Feather Leafed).  It grows to a massive size 80' feet with a large 3 foot diameter truck.  It is possibly  the largest of all palms.  The seeds are very large like miniature coconuts.  The largest indoor plant in the world is a Jubaea chilensis growing in Kew, England.

Rhapidophyllum hystrix (Needle Palm)

* Max height 6' * Hardy to Zone 6 * Full to Part Shade *

In a moist environment this palm is thought to be the hardiest of them all.  It is native to the South East United States and produces many suckers as it matures.

Trachycarpus wagnerianus

* Max height 15' - 20' * Hardy to Zone 7 * Sun / Part Shade *

Wagnerianus is very similar to Traychycarpus fortunei but is shorter and has stiffer fans that are said to withstand wind better.  It is still relatively new to cultivation but expectations are that this palm will eventually replace fortunei because of it superior growth characteristics.  It is said to grow faster and be more tolerant of cold. 

Something Different

Eucalyptus gunni (Cider Gum)

* Max height 120' * Hardy to Zone 7 * Sun / Part Shade *

This hardy form of eucalyptus is said to withstand cold down to -20C.  It starts off with oval shaped waxy blue leaves that turn to elongated green leaves once the tree matures.  If it is trimmed to stay small the juvenile oval shaped waxy blue leaves persist.  The bark is often persistent for several feet, appearing as a thin, grey stocking, or shedding all over to leave a smooth, yellowish, patchy surface, weathering to white-, green- or pink-grey.

Musa Sikkimensis daj giant

* Max height 12' - 18’ * Hardy to Zone 7 * Sun *

This is a natural hybrid of Musa Sikkimensis with mostly purple undersides of the leaves.