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What is the species of palm trees found in Vancouver, BC?

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Palm trees in Vancouver, like these trees at English Bay, are windmill palms, Trachycarpus fortunei. This species evolved in tropical areas of China, but they evolved to grow up on the sides of mountains. read more

That’s not to say it doesn’t get freezing cold in Vancouver. The truth is, most palm tree species can’t survive outside all year round in Vancouver. However, according to Brian Quinn, the Vancouver manager of park operations, three or four species can. Most palms in the city are Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as windmill palms. read more

Palm trees in Vancouver, like these trees at English Bay, are windmill palms, Trachycarpus fortunei. This species evolved in tropical areas of China, but they evolved to grow up on the sides of mountains. They like tropical mountain climate: cool rainy summers, and winters where most days are above freezing. read more

Re: Where to but palm trees in Great Vancouver area For most people the Trachycarpus fortunei and T. wagnerianus, maybe one or two others are going to be the only outdoor palms for this area. read more

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