Cold Hardy Palms, Cycads, and Other Tropical Plant Books
Scott's Backyard Habitat Enhancement
You’d be surprised at
the number of palms, cycads, and tropical or tropical-looking plants that can
grow even in cool climates. With the right
protection some can withstand very cold winter temperatures; this includes USDA
zone 8 (8a, 8b), USDA zone 7 (7a, 7b), USDA zone 6 (6a, 6b), and maybe even
into USDA zone 5 or USDA zone 4. You can also just bring them inside for the
winter. Some of the most promising ones
to try include: Sabal spp.
(palmettos or Cabbage palms), Rhapidophylum
hystris (Needle palm), Trachycarpus
fortunei (Chinese windmill palm), Chamaerops humilis
(European fan palm), and Jubaea chilensis (Chilean wine palm).
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Cold Hardy Palms, Cycads, and
Other Tropical Plant Books:
Palms
Won't Grow Here and Other Myths: Warm-Climate Plants for Cooler Areas
The
Tropical Look: An Encyclopedia of Dramatic Landscape Plants
Tropical
Plants for Home and Garden
Landscaping
With Tropical Plants (Sunset Series)
Other books related to growing tropical-type plants in cool
climates:
Agaves,
Yuccas, and Related Plants: A Gardener's Guide
Hibiscus : Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden
Links for more info on Cold Hardy Palms:
rarepalmseed.com
– A great source for cold hardy and cold tolerant palm, cycad, and banana
seeds.
Cold Hardy
Palms - Junglemusic.net
Amazinggardens.com - Cold hardy palms in
Oklahoma
Other
stuff you might be interested in:
Paper
Towels - 100% post-consumer recycled paper - Seventh Generation Brand
Toilet
Paper - Made from 100% recycled paper - Seventh Generation Brand
The
Self-Sufficient Life and How to Live It: The Complete Back-To-Basics Guide
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Last Update 01/12/07 SMH