Archive for the ‘Garden Plants > Palms’ Category
Cabbage Palm – Cordyline australis – Cordyline australis
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This New Zealand plant is so much a part of the Cornish landscape. A very versatile palm providing instant structure to any garden.
Chusan Fan Palm (3L) – Trachycarpus fortunei – Trachycarpus fortunei
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The most cold-tolerant of all palms, this medium sized palm emits an exotic mood to any situation with its stunning giant fan-shaped leaves that emerge from a trunk covered with coarse shaggy hair.
Chusan Fan Palm (mature) – Trachycarpus fortunei – Trachycarpus fortunei
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The most cold-tolerant of all palms, this mature palm emits an exotic mood to any situation with its stunning giant fan-shaped leaves that emerge from a trunk covered with coarse shaggy hair.
Cabbage Palm – Cordyline australis Torbay Red – Cordyline australis Torbay Red
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This small erect evergreen tree has sword-like bronze-red leaves that make this a striking plant. It is often used as a dot plant for bedding scheme but can also look good in pots.
Cornish palms available online at the Eden Project Shop – Cordyline australis Torbay Dazzler
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One of the most popular Cornish palm cordylines the Torbay Dazzler is a beautiful variegated form of the Cordyline Australis with foliage striped in green and cream.
Mediterranean Fan Palm – Chamaerops humilis – Chamaerops humilis
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A very exotic looking, slow-growing multi-stemmed palm with beautiful fan-shaped leaves. Looks stunning in a large container on a balcony setting and is an absolute must for anyone looking to add a real mediterranean look to their garden
Jelly palm / Pindo palm – Butia capitata – Butia capitata
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One to try if you have time to lavish a bit of care. If you have a very sunny bright spot, sheltered from the wind and protected from frosts, you will be rewarded by a delightful blue/green palm.
Mexican Fan Palm available online at Eden Project Shop – Washingtonia robusta
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Washingtonia is a striking Mexican fan palm with beautiful fan shaped foliage. A fabulous tall palm in its natural habitiat yet grows happily in a container. Distinctive threads edge the foliage. A conservatory plant.