Palm trees

If you're set on palms, don't sway. Us Victorians may shiver through frigid winters, and swelter during the hot, dry summers, but tropical gardens are still viable. The weather may be unpredictable, but fortunately, palms love it.

Take a walk around your neighbourhood and keep an eye out. You are bound to see dozens of palms soaring above front and back yards. There are 40 species of palms thriving in the Royal Botanical Gardens alone!

The palms that will grow the easiest are those that come from exotic locations with similar climates. They should be able to tolerate extreme and moderate frost with ease. Here are some of our favourites:

• Bangalow palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) — Hailing from the northern coast of NSW, this is one of the country's most popular indoor and outdoor species.
• Chinese Windmill (Trachycarpus fortunei) — This Chusan palm is native to China, Southern Japan, Northern Myanmar and India. It hates humiditiy, but thrives in Melbourne.
• European fan palm (Chamaerops humilis) — This screening palm of Mediterranean origin is one of the few palms native to Europe, and can handle cold and wind well.
• Wine palm (Butia capitata) — This South American palm is one the world's hardiest, and can tolerate cold and drought with relative ease.

Palm trees are hardy, but need a bit of tender love and care, just like any other species of exotic or tropical plants. Here are some tips for caring for your new palm tree.

Don't bury the trunk. This can lead to rot. Make sure that the soil around the palm drains very well.

Palm trees can be thirsty. Ensure that they receive adequate water, otherwise, their roots may seek out water sources, damaging infrastructure in the process.

Dead palm fronds can be a nuisance. Be sure to remove them often, and only prune when necessary to avoid damage.

For more tips and tricks on caring for specific varieties of palm trees, visit All Green. Our horticulturists would be happy to advise you on the best course of action to take.

We surely can. All Green can deliver any amount of palm trees — from a single plant to an entire beach-worth — to anywhere in the Melbourne metropolitan area. Our delivery costs vary by distance outside of our Hoppers Crossing location. For more information on palm delivery, visit our dedicated delivery page.