Acanthophoenix rubra, the barbel palm, is a critically endangered palm endemic to Mauritius, Rodrigues, and Réunion that is prized for its edible palm hearts.

Acanthophoenix rubra, the barbel palm, is a rare indoor ornamental palm with edible hearts, thriving in full sun and blooming in spring and summer.

Acanthophoenix rubra

Bactris major, commonly known as the black roseau palm or prickly palm, is a clump-forming evergreen palm from the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cultivation in conservatories and indoor spaces. This palm is best propagated by seed or division and is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.

Black roseau palm (Bactris major) thrives in full sun, is hardy to H4, and adds tropical interest to conservatories and indoor spaces in spring and summer.

Bactris major

Brahea aculeata, known as the Sinaloa hesper palm, is a columnar upright palm native to Mexico and Central America. This evergreen plant features broad, fan-like foliage typical of the Brahea genus. It thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is often used for architectural, sub-tropical, patio, and container planting. It is hardy under glass (H1C) and is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring at temperatures between 23-27°C.

Brahea aculeata, commonly known as the Sinaloa hesper palm, is a member of the Arecaceae family. This palm features distinctive, wide, fan-shaped leaves and hails from Mexico and Central America.

Brahea aculeata

Brassiophoenix schumannii is a solitary trunk palm from the Arecaceae family, valued for its evergreen foliage. It thrives in partial shade with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. This cultivar is suitable for conservatories and indoor spaces in the UK, where it is grown under H1b hardiness conditions. Interest in the plant is highest during spring and summer, and it can be propagated from seed.

Brassiophoenix schumannii thrives in partial shade, ideal for conservatories and indoor spaces, with interest in spring and summer.

Brassiophoenix schumannii

Butia paraguayensis is a robust, columnar upright palm from South America, belonging to the genus Butia known for its arching, grey-green leaves that often droop. This evergreen palm thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect such as south, east, or west-facing positions. It grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soils including loam, sand, chalk, and clay, with a pH range from acid to alkaline. Suitable for a variety of garden styles, it offers architectural interest during spring and summer and is hardy to UK zone H3.

Butia paraguayensis is a robust, columnar evergreen palm with arching grey-green leaves, ideal for full sun and sheltered UK gardens, flowering in spring and

Butia paraguayensis

Calamus australis, commonly known as wait-a-while, hairy mary or lawyer cane, is a plant in the palm family Arecaceae which is endemic to the rainforests of north east Queensland, Australia. Like other species in the genus Calamus, this is a climbing plant with a very long and flexible stem.

Calamus australis, or lawyer cane, is a hardy palm ideal for pond margins and informal gardens, thriving in full sun with spring and summer interest.

Calamus australis

Calamus rotang, commonly known as chair bottom cane or rattan palm, is a clump-forming deciduous palm from the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay, with varying pH levels and moisture conditions from moist but well-drained to poorly-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for planting in exposed or sheltered positions, particularly on south- or west-facing aspects. This palm is well suited for pond margins and cottage or informal gardens, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is by rhizome division, and it prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Calamus rotang (chair bottom cane) thrives in full sun, is very hardy (H7), and suits pond margins and informal gardens in spring and summer.

Calamus rotang

Caryota mitis, known as the clustering fishtail palm or fishtail palm, is a species of palm native to Tropical Asia from India to Java to southern China, now sparingly naturalized in southern Florida and in parts of Africa and Latin America. The species was originally described from Vietnam in 1790. In Florida, it grows in hummocks and in disturbed wooded areas. It grows to around 4-8 metres tall and 2.5-4 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing, east-facing and north-facing aspects.

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Caryota mitis

Ceroxylon alpinum subsp. alpinum, known as the New Granada wax palm, is an evergreen tree from the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This palm is suited to conservatories and indoor spaces in the UK, where it requires protection (H1a hardiness). It is propagated by seed and is particularly notable in spring and summer.

New Granada wax palm thrives in full sun, ideal for conservatories and indoor spaces, with interest in spring and summer.

Ceroxylon alpinum subsp. alpinum

Chamaedorea cataractarum, the cat palm, cascade palm, or cataract palm, is a small palm tree. It is native to Southern Mexico and Central America.

Chamaedorea cataractarum, the cat palm, is a small houseplant ideal for partial shade and adds winter interest in conservatories or greenhouses.

Chamaedorea cataractarum

Chamaedorea klotzschiana is a clump-forming cultivar of the evergreen palm genus Chamaedorea, known for its slender stems and large pinnate or fish-tail-like leaves. This palm thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil that is acid to neutral in pH. It is suitable for growing as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, requiring a warm environment with a minimum temperature of 25°C for seed propagation. The plant is of interest during spring and summer seasons.

Chamaedorea klotzschiana is an evergreen palm with slender stems and large pinnate leaves, ideal for partial shade in conservatories and houseplants.

Chamaedorea klotzschiana

Chamaedorea tepejilote, commonly known as pacaya, is a clump-forming evergreen palm from the genus Chamaedorea. These palms have slender stems and large leaves that may be pinnate or fish-tail shaped. Suited to partial shade and sheltered positions, this cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. It is ideal for growing as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, with a recommended east, south, or west-facing aspect. Propagation is by seed sown at temperatures above 25°C, and it is hardy to UK zone H1a.

Pacaya (Chamaedorea tepejilote) is an evergreen palm with large pinnate or fish-tail leaves, ideal for partial shade in conservatories or as a houseplant.

Chamaedorea tepejilote

Chrysalidocarpus decaryi is a bushy, evergreen palm belonging to the genus Chrysalidocarpus within the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun and is suited to north- or east-facing, sheltered aspects. This palm prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H1A, it is often grown as an architectural feature or in patio containers. Propagation is by seed sown at temperatures not less than 25°C, with the plant showing interest during spring and summer seasons.

Chrysalidocarpus decaryi is an evergreen palm ideal for full sun, perfect for patios and containers with architectural appeal in spring and summer.

Chrysalidocarpus decaryi

Chrysalidocarpus lastellianus is a bushy, evergreen palm belonging to the genus Chrysalidocarpus in the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with north- or east-facing aspects. This palm grows best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for architectural use as well as patio and container planting, it is hardy under glass (H1A) in the UK. Propagation is by seed sown at temperatures not less than 25°C, with interest primarily in spring and summer.

Chrysalidocarpus lastellianus is an evergreen palm ideal for sheltered patios, thriving in full sun or partial shade with architectural appeal in spring and

Chrysalidocarpus lastellianus

Dypsis is a genus of evergreen palms with slender trunks and pinnate leaves, producing clusters of small yellowish flowers. This bushy cultivar thrives in partial shade, ideally in north- or east-facing, sheltered positions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for architectural use as well as patio and container planting, it is best propagated from seed sown at temperatures not below 25°C. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer, and it has a UK hardiness rating of H1A.

Dypsis is an evergreen palm with slender trunks and yellowish flowers, ideal for sheltered, partial shade spots and perfect for patios or containers.

Dypsis

Elaeis guineensis is a species of palm commonly called oil palm but also sometimes African oil palm or macaw-fat. The first Western person to describe it and bring back seeds was the French naturalist Michel Adanson. It is native to west and southwest Africa, specifically the area between Angola and The Gambia; the species name, guineensis, refers to the name for the area called Guinea, and not the modern country Guinea now bearing that name. The species is also now naturalised in Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Central America, Cambodia, the West Indies, and several islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

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Elaeis guineensis

Hyophorbe is a genus of five known species of flowering plants in the family Arecaceae, native to the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean. All five species can attain heights of over 6 meters, and two of the species develop swollen trunks that have made them popular as ornamentals, but all of them are endangered in the wild.

Pignut palm (Hyophorbe) is a tall indoor specimen thriving in full sun, flowering in spring and summer, perfect for UK gardeners seeking exotic plants.

Hyophorbe

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, commonly known as the bottle palm, is an upright evergreen palm from the genus Hyophorbe in the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. This cultivar is best grown as an indoor specimen in the UK due to its H1a hardiness rating. It is particularly attractive during spring and summer. Cultivation involves planting in well-drained soil and watering during establishment, with propagation possible by seed or division.

Bottle palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is a hardy indoor specimen thriving in full sun, adding interest in spring and summer.

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

Johannesteijsmannia lanceolata is a clump-forming cultivar of the genus Johannesteijsmannia, belonging to the Arecaceae family. It is an evergreen plant suited to full shade and thrives in north-facing, sheltered locations. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H1a, it is best grown in conservatories or as an indoor plant. Propagation can be achieved by division or seed, with the plant showing interest during spring and summer.

Johannesteijsmannia lanceolata is an evergreen shade-loving palm ideal for conservatories and indoor planting, thriving in sheltered, north-facing spots.

Johannesteijsmannia lanceolata

Juania australis is an evergreen, clump-forming palm from the genus Juania, belonging to the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This cultivar is suitable for conservatories and indoor plantings in the UK, where it requires protection as it is hardy to H1a. Interest in the plant is particularly noted during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved through seed or division.

Juania australis is an evergreen palm ideal for conservatories, thriving in full sun with fertile, moist soil and interest in spring and summer.

Juania australis

Nypa fruticans, commonly known as gula malacca or mangrove palm, is a climbing evergreen plant from the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant in the UK, it requires watering during establishment and can be propagated by seed or division. This cultivar is hardy to H1a and is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.

Nypa fruticans (gula malacca) is a climbing evergreen ideal for conservatories, thriving in full sun with spring and summer interest.

Nypa fruticans

Phoenix loureiroi (commonly known as the mountain date palm, vuyavuy palm, or voyavoy palm,) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, indigenous to southern Asia, from the Philippines, Taiwan, India, southern Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Pakistan, and China. It occurs in deciduous and evergreen forests and in clear terrain from sea level to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) altitude. Phoenix loureiroi is named after João de Loureiro; it was originally written by Kunth as "loureirii", but this is an error to be corrected to loureiroi under the provisions of the ICBN. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). It works well for patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.

Phoenix loureiroi is a member of the Arecaceae family, known for its evergreen palms that can feature single or clustered trunks. This species showcases narrow, pinnate leaves and produces hanging clusters of yellow flowers, followed by fleshy, ellipsoid fruits.

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Phoenix loureiroi

Phoenix pusilla (pusilla, Latin: tiny or weak), the Ceylon date palm or flour palm, is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, native to southern India and Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). They are found in lowlands, ridges and on hills. No taller than 5 m (16 ft), this species is usually single-stemmed but clumps do occur naturally. At 25 cm (9.8 in) in diameter, the trunks are covered with distinct leaf-base scars, forming a 'wicker' pattern. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). It works well for patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.

Phoenix pusilla, commonly known as the Ceylon date palm, belongs to the Arecaceae family. This species features the typical characteristics of the Phoenix genus, including narrow, oblong leaves with pinnate structures and clusters of yellow flowers that mature into fleshy, ellipsoid fruits.

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Phoenix pusilla

Phoenix sylvestris (sylvestris - Latin, of the forest) also known as silver date palm, Indian date, sugar date palm or wild date palm, is a species of flowering plant in the palm family native to southern Pakistan, most of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. It has been introduced to southeastern China, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Puerto Rico and the Leeward Islands. Growing in plains and scrubland up to 1300 m above sea level, the fruit from this palm species is used to make wine and jelly. The sap is tapped and drunk fresh or fermented into toddy. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). It works well for patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.

Phoenix sylvestris, commonly known as the East Indian wine palm, is a member of the Arecaceae family. This evergreen palm showcases a tall trunk and narrow oblong leaves with pinnate structures, while it produces clusters of yellow flowers that eventually develop into fleshy, ellipsoid fruits. Known also as the India date or wild date, this palm is admired for its unique structure and fruit.

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Phoenix sylvestris

Phoenix theophrasti, the Cretan date palm, is a palm native to the eastern Mediterranean, in the southernmost points of Greece and Turkey. It, along with Chamaerops humilis (the European fan palm) are the only native palm species in the Mediterranean basin; areas forested with these species constitute Europe's only palm forests. Similarly in Turkey, it is the only native palm species; all other species—although much more common—are introduced. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it needs subtropical warmth and glass protection in the UK (RHS H1b). Suggested uses include patio and container plants. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.

Phoenix theophrasti is a member of the Arecaceae family, known for its evergreen palm characteristics. This species features a slender trunk and narrow, pinnate leaves with linear leaflets, and it produces clusters of yellow flowers that develop into fleshy, ellipsoid fruits.

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Phoenix theophrasti

Rhopalostylis baueri, commonly known as the Kermadec nikau palm or Norfolk palm, is a columnar upright palm from the Arecaceae family. It is an evergreen plant suited to partial shade and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This palm thrives in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, including acid, alkaline, and neutral. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is ideal for architectural features in city and courtyard gardens, as well as patio and container planting. It flowers in spring and summer and is propagated by seed.

Kermadec nikau palm thrives in partial shade, ideal for patios and courtyards, adding architectural interest in spring and summer.

Rhopalostylis baueri

Syagrus coronata, commonly known as cabecudo, is a columnar upright palm belonging to the genus Syagrus, which comprises decorative palms native to South America. This evergreen palm thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained loam soil that can be acid, alkaline, or neutral. It is best suited for sub-tropical settings, patios, containers, conservatories, and greenhouses in the UK, requiring protection as it is hardy to H1b. Syagrus coronata bears hanging fruit and is typically propagated by seed, showing interest in spring and summer seasons.

Syagrus coronata (cabecudo) is an evergreen columnar palm ideal for sub-tropical patios and greenhouses, thriving in full sun and sheltered spots.

Syagrus coronata

Thrinax is a clump-forming evergreen palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen plant in conservatories or sheltered gardens. This cultivar is of particular interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.

Thrinax thrives in full sun, is hardy to RHS H4, and perfect as a specimen plant for conservatories or sheltered gardens in spring and summer.

Thrinax

Thrinax radiata, also known as the Florida thatch palm, is a medium to slow growing palm in the family Arecaceae. It is native to many Caribbean islands, Mexico, Central America, and far southern Florida.

Thrinax radiata, or Florida thatch, is a hardy H4 palm perfect for sunny UK gardens and conservatories, flowering in spring and summer.

Thrinax radiata

Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as the Chusan palm, Chinese windmill palm, hemp palm, or simply windmill palm, is a species of hardy evergreen palm tree in the family Arecaceae, native to parts of China, Japan, Myanmar and India.

Trachycarpus fortunei 'Variegata' is a hardy evergreen palm ideal for patios and courtyards, thriving in full sun or partial shade with spring and summer

Trachycarpus fortunei 'Variegata' (v)

Trachycarpus geminisectus is a bushy cultivar of the Trachycarpus genus, which comprises dioecious evergreen palms with robust, single stems and rounded, fan-shaped leaves divided into long segments. This palm thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, or sand of varying pH. Suitable for south, west, or east-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for architectural planting in city and courtyard gardens, patios, or Mediterranean climates. Interest is greatest during spring and summer when the plant is in active growth.

Trachycarpus geminisectus is a hardy evergreen palm with fan-shaped leaves, ideal for patios and courtyards in full sun or partial shade from spring to summer.

Trachycarpus geminisectus

Trachycarpus martianus from Khasi Hills is a cultivar of the Trachycarpus genus, which includes evergreen palms with robust, single stems and rounded, fan-shaped leaves divided into long segments. This columnar upright palm thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, or sand of varying pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for architectural uses, city and courtyard gardens, patios, and containers, particularly in Mediterranean climates. The plant is dioecious, with female specimens producing hanging clusters of small flowers in spring and summer, followed by round fruits.

Trachycarpus martianus, hailing from the Khasi Hills, is part of the Arecaceae family and features a sturdy single stem topped with large, fan-shaped leaves that are divided into elongated segments. This species, like others in the Trachycarpus genus, is dioecious, with female plants bearing drooping clusters of small flowers that later give way to round fruits.

Trachycarpus martianus from Khasi Hills

Trachycarpus martianus is a bushy, evergreen palm from the genus Trachycarpus, known for its robust single stems and rounded, fan-shaped leaves divided into long segments. This dioecious plant produces hanging clusters of small flowers on female specimens, followed by round fruits. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained soil, including chalk, loam, or sand of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for architectural uses, city and courtyard gardens, patios, and containers, particularly in Mediterranean climates, with interest in spring and summer.

Trachycarpus martianus is a hardy evergreen palm with fan-shaped leaves, ideal for architectural and courtyard gardens in full sun or partial shade.

Trachycarpus martianus from Nepal

Trachycarpus princeps hybrid is a bushy cultivar of the Trachycarpus genus, which comprises dioecious evergreen palms with robust, single stems and rounded, fan-shaped leaves divided into long segments. This hybrid thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for architectural use, city and courtyard gardens, patios, and container planting, particularly in Mediterranean climates, with interest in spring and summer.

Trachycarpus princeps hybrid is a hardy evergreen palm with fan-shaped leaves, ideal for architectural use and patios in full sun or partial shade.

Trachycarpus princeps hybrid

Trithrinax is a genus of robust fan palms known for their spiny appearance and slow growth. These evergreen palms have bushy habits and broad, fan-like leaves, with new shoots emerging in a red hue. They thrive in full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types including loam, sand, and chalk, across acid, neutral, and alkaline pH levels, provided the soil is well-drained. Suited to exposed or sheltered aspects, Trithrinax palms are hardy to UK zone H3 and are ideal for architectural planting in city gardens, courtyards, gravel gardens, and coastal or Mediterranean climates.

Trithrinax is a robust evergreen fan palm with spiny, bushy foliage and red new shoots, ideal for full sun and low-maintenance Mediterranean gardens.

Trithrinax

Trithrinax schizophylla is a cultivar of the Trithrinax genus, a group of robust fan palms known for their spiny appearance and slow growth. This bushy evergreen palm thrives in full sun and is adaptable to various soil types including loam, sand, and chalk, with a preference for well-drained, fertile soil. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and suitable for exposed or sheltered south- or west-facing aspects. Noted for its architectural form, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, and coastal or Mediterranean-style settings, with interest in spring and summer.

Trithrinax schizophylla is a hardy, spiny fan palm ideal for full sun, perfect for architectural and coastal gardens with spring and summer interest.

Trithrinax schizophylla

Wettinia quinaria is a clump-forming palm with a solitary trunk, belonging to the genus Wettinia in the Arecaceae family. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen plant in conservatories or tropical gardens. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or division.