
A wide range of Palm trees are suitable for growing in the climates of Sydney and New South Wales. However it is essential to look at the local climate especially in relationship to frosts when selecting a palm tree for the Sydney Region. Specilaist palm tree nurseries can provide some excellent advice on which varieties are the best for your location.
Many of the smaller species are popular around swimming pools as well as in commercial shopping developments where they give an exotic or tropical look, and are also easy care.
Species such as the very attractive Hedyscepe canterburyana commonly called the ‘Umbrella Palm’ which is from Lord Howe Island grow well in Sydney.
Coastal areas will be better suited to some palms than inland areas that are subject to colder nighttime conditions and heavy frost.
Consider these Palm trees for growing in Sydney.
- Date Palms (tolerates frosts)
- Golden Cane
- Bismakia (light frost)
- Kentia (light frosts)
- Chinese Fan Palms,
- Bangalo Palms (moderate frosts)
- Triangle
- or ‘Umbrella Palm’ from Lord Howe Island.
- Cocos Palms
- Kentia Palms
- California Cotton Palms
Consult with you supplier for expert advice on suitability for your area.
Available for Sale from the following Growers
601 Sunnyholt Road Parklea NSW 2768
Parklea Pots and Plants are affordable, open 7 days and have everything you need for your garden - of any size!. Pots, plants, water features, fruit trees, hedging, potting mix and more.
Opening hours 7 days a week from 8:30am to 5pm
www.potsandplants.com.au
Clays Rd Mullumbimby NSW 2482
Wholesale Palm Trees. Large range of palm trees in 45L bags at 5-6 years of age from 1-4 meters depending on variety. Available from QLD to Victoria.
www.palmsonline.com.au
Walkers Lane Billinudgel 2483
Wholesale & retail palm growers, wide range of palms. Tough sun hardened landscape palms grown from seed and matured through to strong landscape stock.