Most palms in the city are Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as windmill palms. These are native to China, Burma, North India where they grow in cold weather for a palm. read more
Mild climiate. It rarely ever gets that cold that palm trees would die. This is primarily due to the warm Pacific Ocean currents from Japan. Only specific varieties of Palm tree grow in Vancouver and Vancouver Island. read more
Recent photos of warm, spring-like Vancouver brought much disbelief from some people — not because of the lovely February weather, but because of the palm trees. You see, they felt such plants couldn't possibly exist in this city. read more
These are native to China, Burma, North India where they grow in cold weather for a palm. Once established “they can withstand some pretty chilly weather,” said David Tracey, an arborist and author of the Vancouver Tree Book. read more