Most palm trees are distinguished by their large, compound, evergreen leaves arranged at the top of an un branched stem. However, many palm trees are exceptions to this statement, and palm trees in fact exhibit an enormous diversity in physical characteristics. As well as being morphologically diverse, palm trees also inhabit nearly every type of habitat within their range, from rainforests to deserts. Palms are one of the most well-known and extensively cultivated plant families.

Palm Trees have had an important role to humans throughout much of history. Many common products and foods are derived from palms, and palms are also widely used in landscaping for their exotic appearance, making them one of the most economically important plants. In many historical cultures, palms were symbols for such ideas as victory, peace, and fertility. Today, palms remain a popular symbol for the tropics and vacations

PALM TREES - Sun Palm Trees - Specializes in providing information on a variety of cold hardy Palms. The Sun Palm Trees web site provides information on Palm Trees - the different varieties of Cold Hardy Palms and we display different types of pictures of palms in the cold hardy Palm Trees Pictures.

The Palm Tree information, frequently asked questions about Palms and Palm Tree pictures can be reviewed by wholesalers, retailers, nurseries or individuals looking to grow and care for Palm Trees. The Sun Palm Trees web site has a wealth of information on a variety of cold hardy Palms. Sun Palm Trees' web site will assist Palm Tree enthusiasts throughout the United States including North Texas (Dallas), Houston, California, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and states much further North where cold hardy Palm Trees can be grown with the proper planting and care of the Palm Trees especially through the cold winter months.

Use this cold hardy Palm Trees web site to educate yourself on the different species of Palms. Again our focus is on the cold hardy variety of Palms and Palm Trees can grow further North than you think.

Palms in the North

Palm Trees- Cold Hardy

Sago Palms - Not true Palm Trees but pass of as Palms

Palm Trees are well known in Florida, California, Arizona, Texas and Florida and the different localities use Palm Trees to make beautiful custom landscapes. Palm enthusiasts in locations further North can still enjoy the tropical beauty of landscape Palms with winter cold hardy Palm Trees. Once again, the care and maintenance you provide for your Palm Tree will determine the Palms success throughout the colder winters. For detailed information on cold hardy Palms, refer to Sun Palm Trees'; Cold Hardy Palm Trees section on the menu.

Also, in the Palm Trees Frequently Asked Questions section you can read information about Selecting a Palm Tree, the Cold Hardy Zone System, growing Cold Hardy Palm Trees in marginal climate zones and planting cold hardy Palm Trees.

The Sun Palm Trees web site on cold hardy Palms and tropical plants is hosted in Texas and we provide information on a variety of cold hardy Palm Trees, we identify what the cold hardiness zone maps are, Palm Trees Cold Hardy Zones Maps Descriptions, and the different zones across North America, Cold Hardy Zones Maps. Palm Trees successful growth in colder winter areas depend on the cold hardiness of the particular types of Palms, the growing micro-environment and of course your care.

Cold Hardy Palm Trees Descriptions

Cold Hardy Palm Trees
True Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera)
Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis)
Texas Sabal Palms (Sabal texana, mexicana)
Mediterranean Fan Palms (Chamaerops humilis)

California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera)
Windmill Palms (Trachycarpus fortunei)
Pindo Palms (Butia capitata)
Sago Palms (Cycas revoluta)
Mexican Fan Palms (Washingtonia robusta)
Queen Palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana)

Palm Trees Pictures

Palm tree photos are located throughout the Sun Palm Trees Web site. Cold hardy palm trees pictures can be viewed at the Cold Hardy Palm Trees Pictures. The pictures of Palms are broken down into Sun Palm Trees' favorite cold hardy Palm Trees pictures and then by the different types of cold hardy Palm Trees. Below are links to Palm Trees - Cold hardy

True Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera) 9 pictures
Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) 9 pictures
Texas Sabal Palms (Sabal texana, mexicana) 16 pictures
Mediterranean Fan Palms (Chamaerops humilis)
California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera) 21 pictures
Windmill Palms (Trachycarpus fortunei) 6 pictures
Pindo Palms (Butia capitata) 8 pictures
Sago Palms (Cycas revoluta) 7 pictures
Mexican Fan Palm Trees (Washingtonia robusta) 12 pictures
Queen Palm Trees (Syagrus romanzoffiana)

Palm Tree information - Cold Hardy, can be accessed by the links under the Palm Tree varieties

Sun Palm Trees suggests to Always verify a particular Cold Hardy Palm Tree can be successfully grown in your region and particular micro-climate prior to Purchase. Ensure you can protect the Palms properly during the cold winter months and talk to your palm tree grower or specialist. Sun Palm Trees suggests doing a Google search for individuals sucessfully growing Palms in your area. For a quick trait comparison of the Palm Trees below go to Palm Trees Comparison Summary.


True Date Palms (Phoenix dactylifera) The "edible" or True Date Palm Tree makes for spectacular Palms for landscaping large areas. The Palm Tree reaches heights of 100'	Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) Canary Island Date Palms are massive, tough and durable. The Palm Tree has a leaf scar pattern on the trunk which adds to the impressive look.	Texas Sabal Palms (Sabal texana, mexicana) Use the Texas Sabal Palm Trees in formal groupings, as a lawn tree, in large-scale plantings and as that special accent tree.	Mediterranean Fan Palms (Chamaerops humilis) Mediterranean Fan Palms are versatile, cold hardy Palm Trees that are beautiful. With the fan leaves trimmed up to clear the trunk it makes a beautiful specimen Palm - a delightful natural sculpture to grace your patio or entryway.

California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera) The largest native palm of the continental United States as well as the only western species, it is also known as "Desert-palm."	Windmill Palms (Trachycarpus fortunei) Windmill Fan Palms are one of the hardiest palms in cultivation. They have a distinct look with the trunk covered by dark brown fibers.	Pindo Palms (Butia capitata) The Pindo Palm is the hardiest Feather leaf palm in wide cultivation. The species are extremely variable in nature with differences in height, leaf colors and trunk thickness.	Sago Palms (Cycas revoluta) Sago Palms are actually related to conifer and ginko trees. It is not a true Palm but commonly associated with Palm trees.

Mexican Fan Palm (Washingtonia robusta) Mexican Fan Palm is very drought and salt tolerant once established. Adapted to a wide range of soil types, and climates.	Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana) Tall and graceful with leafy fronds, this palm gives landscapes a tropical look. Very showy, especially when clumped.

Variety of Palm trees

Palm Trees are beautiful and add a certain ambience. Few other symbols conjure up such magic as the instantly recognizable outline of a palm tree. There are many different types of palm trees for practically every purpose: tall trees, low borders, dense hedges and dramatic accents. Even if you do not live in the tropics you can share the same feeling with cold hardy palm trees.

True Date Palms - One of Sun Palm Trees favorites

(Phoenix Dactylifera)

Cold Hardy to the upper teens (lower depending on the age and growth of the cold hardy palm tree), the True Date palm can grow over 30 feet tall. The True Date palm is often identified with the Middle East. The following is detailed information on the cold hardy True Date palm.

The True Date Palm is often mentioned in the bible, rendered on Egyptian tomb walls, and extensively used to spiff up Las Vegas hotels, this is a Sun Palm Trees' favorite and has a long and fascinating role in humankind's history.

Overview of the cold hardy True Date Palm

All though there are many Palm Trees we call Date Palms, Phoenix dactylifera is the True Date Palm. The True Date has:

A broad gray trunk patterned with diamond-shape leafs up to 16 inches in diameter.
Large (18-20 feet long by 2 feet wide) greenish or bluish -gray pinnate leaves forming a bushy canopy up to 40 feet wide.
Leaves which are composed of 1 to 2 foot long leaflets arranged in V-shape ranks the length of the leaf stem.

Description of the cold hardy True Date Palm

Although there are many palm trees that we call "date palms" (i.e. pygmy date palm tree, Canary Island date palm tree, etc.) Phoenix dactylifera is the true date palm tree from which the tasty fruit is obtained. The date palm is a suckering palm that is usually pruned to have only one trunk. Trimmed in this manner the tree will grow to heights of 100 feet. Leaflets near the base are modified into 3-4 inch spines. The yellow-orange to red fruit, called 'dates', are oblong and about 1.5 inches in length. They consist of a large pointed seed surrounded by sweet sugary flesh. Dates are formed from flowers on 4 foot inflorescences that emerge from among the leaves in spring. Male and female flowers grow on separate plants. Only female plants produce dates and only if a male tree is nearby. Dates are not formed in climates that are too cool.

Palm Tree - True Date - Usage

This is a spectacular palm tree for landscaping large areas. They are also frequently seen guarding the entrances to upscale housing developments and standing in regiments along boulevards.

Picture of cold hardy True Date Palms

Pictures of True Date Palm trees in native habitat

Cold Hardy True Date Palm Pictures

True Date Palms covering entrance to home

Cold Hardy Palm Tree Comparison Summary

Palm Trees are widely adaptable when it comes to the soil type, and all are highly drought resistant. Let us help you choose your palm based on the conditions it will live in, the habit of the Palm tree, and how it will look as it grows.

Common Name	True Date Palm Trees	Canary Island Date Palm Trees	Texas Sabal Palm Trees	Mediterranean Fan Palm Trees	California Fan Palm Trees	Windmill Palm Trees	Mexican Fan Palm Trees
Name	Phoenix dactylifera	Phoenix canariensis	Sabal mexicana	Chamaerops humilis	Washingtonia filifera	Trachycarpus fortunei	Washingtonia robusta
Typical Height	70'	40'	40'	10'	50'	25'	70 - 100'
Hardiness Zone	8B-11	8B-11	8-11	8-11	8-11	8-10B	8-11
Growth Rate	Slow	Slow	Slow	Slow	Moderate	Slow	Fast
Soil/Light Requirements	Widely adaptable/ high	Widely adaptable/ high	Widely adaptable/ high	Widely adaptable/high-moderate	Widely adaptable/ high	Widely adaptable /moderate - high	Widely adaptable/ high
Leaf Type/Size	Feather/up to 20'	Feather/10-20'	Fan/6' wide - 3' long	Fan/ 3' diameter	Fan/6-7' wide	Fan/2-3' wide	Fan/ 4-6' wide
Trunk or Stem Characteristics	Robust, gray, patterned with broad leaf scars	Distinctive diamond leaf scar pattern	Gray, smooth; often covered with crisscross of split leaf bases	1' diameter; dead leaves persist below crown	Brown, fairly thick, not swollen at base	Slender, covered with dark brown fibers	Pale gray, swollen at base, often covered with long shag

Palm Tree descriptions, Palm Trees pictures and general growing and caring for Palms is on the Sun Palm Trees web site.

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