Moderated by the Pacific, western Oregon is mild enough to grow with success some beautiful palms.

There are:

Trachycarpus fortunei:These are the most common. I've seen them get quite tall in certain areas. / / /

Chamaerops humilis:Used somewhat, but I have never seen a tall one in Oregon. / /

Phoenix canariensis:These do quite well on the south coast, some very tall. / / /

Washingtonia filifera:This is one of the least common, large specimens in Southern Oregon and the coast. / /

Washingtonia robusta:Being grown on the coast, less reliable inland. /

Sabal minor:Low growing and slow growing, rarely planted yet attractive. /

Butia capitata:Being grown at the coast, maybe eleswhere too. /

Syagrus romanzoffianum: Seldom used, but hardy on the Southern Oregon coast. /

Special Photo Section: Southern Oregon University: / /

Palm pictures from the rest of the Pacific Northwest:

British Columbia:

Washington State: / /

Here are some pictures I took of palms in California and Arizona: Photos California / Photos California 2 / Photos Arizona / Photos Arizona 2

So where are all of these places?Map
Current Oregon weather conditions and forcasts:Here
Check out your hardiness zone Here

Here are some palms native stands in North America:Maps
Palmlike plants:
A list of palms possibly successful in Western Oregon:Here
There are also many cold hardy accents that compliment palms such as:
If you have information on large collections of mature or interesting palms in Oregon/Pacific Northwest please tell me.
Northwest Palms Discussion Board

Links to other palm sites on the Web

International Palm Society
Hardy Palms (England)
Kernxotica
Growing Hardy Palms
NorPalm Portland Palmetum homepage
Palms in New England
Brian and Beckys Oregon Exotic Garden
Pacific Northwest Palm and Exotic Plant Society
Ian's Plants Page
Brandt's Palm and Tropical/Sub-Tropical Tree Page
Seattle Zone 9

Links to good suppliers of plant material/palms:

Forestfarm
South Coast Palms
The Palm Centre


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