Most Cold Hardy Palm Trees

1. Needle Palm

The most cold hardy Palm tree on Earth! Matures to 6' tall and wide'. Slow growth rate. Mature established specimens can withstand temps down to -10°F. Young specimens may die near zero if not protected. USDA Zones 6-11

          2. Sabal Minor Palmetto

This Palm shrub is hardy to around 0°F when mature and established. Matures to 8' tall and wide. One variety that may be almost as cold hardy as the Needle Palm is the "McCurtain" variety. It has been said to survive sub-zero temps with no winter damage. USDA Zones 7-11

         3. Saw Palmetto

Famous Palm known for it's medicinal uses. It has been known to treat, and some say cure prostate cancer. This shrub is hardy to around 0°F when mature and established. Matures to 6' tall and wide. It may be slightly less cold hardy than the Sabal Minor, but only by a few degrees. Most success in growing Saw Palmetto comes when temps do not dip below 5°F. Temps near or below 0°F can be fatal. USDA Zones 7-11

         4. Pindo Palm

The most cold hardy pinnate leaved Palm tree. Matures to 20' tall and wide. Hardy to 5°F. Temps in tbe single digits for any prolonged periods will kill this Palm though. USDA Zones 7-11

         5. Windmill Palm

This is the most cold hardy tree form next to Pindo Palm. The better thing about this Palm is that the Windmill Palm is much faster growing than the Pindo Palm. Matures to 30'-40' tall by 5'-10' wide. Hardy to 5°F with severe winter damage. Hardy to 10°F with little or no damage. USDA Zones 8-11 (warmer regions of Zone 7)

         6. Sabal Palmetto

This beautiful tree is the state tree of Florida and South Carolina. Matures to 25'-80' tall by 10'-20' wide. Hardy to 10°F with no damage whatsoever when established. Can withstand brief periods in the upper single digits for brief periods as well when established.  USDA Zones 8-11 (warmer regions of Zone 7)