Palm Trees 

Tropical landscapes are lush, colourful, exotic, and bursting with life, and Palm trees are at the very centre. Luckily, they’re not just reserved for tropical climates and desert islands – even old blighty has a love for them. However, before deciding on a variety, you might want to learn more about the interesting history of palm trees. This will also act as a guide as to whether investing in a palm tree is right for you. 

Palm Trees -In it for the long haul 

Believe it or not, depending on the species, some palm trees can live for over a century. That means the palm you plant could outlive you! It is also believed that palms are the oldest living trees, as their cells are not replaced with new cells like other trees. So, in a nutshell, make sure you’re confident that planting a palm tree is something you want now, and in the future. Palms make great patio plants because they can be moved or replanted from a container to a sunnier location. It’s important to make sure you have the right soil for a patio tree, along with a large enough container.

Biblical trees

The palm branch is a symbol of victory, triumph, peace, and eternal life, originating in the ancient Near East and the Mediterranean world. On Palm Sunday Christians often carry palm fronds as part of a symbolic ritual commemorating Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. One of the most distinctive trees in the Bible is the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, with its towering, unbranched trunk.

Sun or shade?

Most palms need tropical or subtropical temperatures, but there are some suitable for planting outdoors in the UK. Hardy palms are invaluable as structural plants in tropical-style gardens and look effective when planted with bamboos. Younger palm trees prefer shade and most varieties will tolerate it when mature. Planting new palms under the canopy of other trees will help to protect their fronds.

If you are planting a palm, ensure in the first year of planting you don’t allow your palm tree to dry out. Once the roots have established themselves, they will find their own water supply. This generally happens after the first summer of being planted. Ideally, the tree should be kept moist, not waterlogged.

We have a selection of Chamaerops Humilis, Trachycarpus, Brahea Armata and Butia Capitata.

If you’re looking for a hardy palm tree, then view our latest stock today!