B&q palm tree

Getting a tropical feel in a UK garden is easier than you might think – choosing some hardy palm trees you can grow in the UK is a good place to start.

Palm trees may hail from much warmer climes, but there are a surprising number that can grow rather well in many UK gardens.

Some of the best hardy palm options for those looking for a tropical garden feel are listed below:

1) Brahea armata

• COMMON NAME: MEXICAN BLUE PALM
• PREFERRED ASPECT: FULL SUN; SHELTERED
• MAX HEIGHT: 10+ METRES
• HARDINESS RATING: H1C
• HARDY TO: -8°C

The Mexican Blue palm, Brahea armata, is, as the name suggests, native to Mexico.

It is an attractive though slow-growing palm with fan-shaped canopies of blueish-green leaves and tassel-like flowers.

It will grow well in well-drained alkaline soil in full sun, and is hardy enough to survive outdoors in a temperate climate.

However, young plants will need some protection over winter, and gardeners in chillier or wetter areas may wish to consider growing this palm in a container so it can be moved to a conservatory over the winter months.

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