Cold Hardy Palm Tree Guide

1. Can the Palm Tree be grown in your area?

We believe this should be your number question. First thing you will need to know is the hardiness zone where the palm is to be planted. (Find your hardiness zone here)  After you have determined your growing zone, you can begin to evaluate the varieties that can be grown in your area!

2. The Variety of Palm.

3. Size and Health of the Palm.

The size of the palm is important because the larger the palm is the more root structure it will have! Therefore a palm planted from a 15 gallon pot will be hardier than a 1 gallon palm. Its best to get the palm planted as soon as possible, as the ground will insulate the root zone and even more important the palm can start gaining established roots!

Healthy and established palms are the best measure you can take in preparing the palm for the coming winter months.

Studies show that adding fertilizer and other nutrients during winter will have no affect on the survival of palm trees. It is best to fertilize palms in the warmer growing season when the palms will be able to recieve the nutrients released.  (Click Here for Fertilizer)

While you can be successful in planting palms in the winter it is well known that planting in the warmer weather will give you the best chance of success, It is then the palm will start gaining an established root system. Palm trees can go through a shock of being transplanted, and so this also gives the palm time to recover and start growing in its new home before having to withstand cold temperatures. Taking these preperations will help for a successful transplant.