Hyphaene coriacea: species overview with photos of seeds, seedlings & mature palms

hyphaene coriacea fruits cluster

Hyphaene coriacea, commonly known as the East African doum palm, the lala palm or ilala palm tree, is a dioecious, multi-stemmed palm species native to coastal and lowland regions of eastern and southern Africa. It is distinguished within the genus Hyphaene by its aerial dichotomous branching; a rare trait among palms, resulting in a naturally […]

Brahea armata: Species Overview with Photos of Seeds, Seedlings & Mature Palms

Brahea armata seed cross section

Brahea armata, commonly known as the Mexican blue palm or blue hesper palm, slow-growing palm that typically reaches heights of 9-15 meters (30-50 feet). It has a stout trunk and a crown of rigid, fan-shaped leaves that are silvery-blue in color, each measuring 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) wide. Long, arching flower stalks, up to 5 […]

Bismarckia nobilis: Species Overview with Photos of Seeds, Seedlings & Mature Palms

Bismarckia nobilis seeds cross section

Bismarckia nobilis, commonly known as the Bismarck palm, is a striking palm tree that can reach heights of 12–18 meters (40–60 feet) with a massive, smooth, gray trunk up to 45 centimeters (18 inches) in diameter. Its crown is composed of large, fan-shaped fronds that are silvery-blue or green, each measuring 1.5–3 meters (5–10 feet) […]

Top 10 best cold hardy palm trees

Serenoa repens

Looking for palm trees that survive winter? Discover the top 10 best cold hardy (cold resistant) palm species ideal for growing in Europe and other cool climates.