Archives for April, 2008

Trachycarpus Fortunei (Chinese Windmill Palm)


One of the Hardiest Trunked Palms
About Trachycarpus Fortunei
Windmill palms (a.k.a. Chusan Palms) are native to a large region of southeastern Asia, ranging from India to China, and are found in mountainous elevations above 6,500 feet. They can face extended periods of below-freezing weather as well as heavy snow in their native habitats.
All members of the [...]

Sabal Minor (Dwarf Palmetto, Bluestem Palmetto)


The Hardiest Sabal Palm
About Sabal Minor
Sabal minor, the dwarf palmetto, is native to the United States, and is considered to be almost as hardy as the needle palm. It grows naturally in the southeastern United States, and its natural habitat extends west to Texas and Oklahoma. Sabal Minor will eventually form a clump about 5-6 [...]