Updated 11/2/2002. Site removed March 5, 2005 - I can no longer maintain it.
 
Windmill Palm in snow. Hardy Palm Trees and Ferns around DC
This site showcases both palm trees and ferns that can survive the often snowy winters of the Washington, DC area. The snow covered Palm on the left is one example.
 
Hardy Palms
Evergreen outdoor
palm trees.		 Hardy Palms section
More similar palm trees. Semi-Hardy Palms section
Right: A June 2000 photo   
of me by a Sabal minor in Hatteras Is., NC.   

 Hardy Palms section.
 
Hardy Ferns section
Hardy Ferns
Hardy Ferns section

Evergreen ferns from the DC area.

Perennial Ferns section More DC area ferns.

   Photo, left: Interrupted Fern, Frederick, MD.
 
Background
For years I've been collecting wild ferns as a hobby because I think they have a tropical appearance. In April 1998 I saw a 6' palm tree outdoors near Norfolk, VA. It had evidently been outside all winter. My curiosity drove me to find that some palm trees can live outdoors as far north on the U.S. east coast as Connecticut. After learning this I added Hardy Palm Trees to my collection of tropical look-alikes.

I've created this not-for-profit site to showcase my findings. It's intended for people in seasonal regions who may want to give their outdoor surroundings a semi-tropical atmosphere with these trees and plants and to increase their awareness.

Palms>> Ferns>> Info>> Where to buy Palms/Ferns (I don't sell them)>>
  Sabal louisiana --and-- Sabal x. texensis: Begun 5/20/99>>
 
Photo, background: Chinese Windmill Palm, Hammonton, NJ.

Begun: June 6, 1998.   Previous update: 7/00, Last updated: Oct 3, 2004.
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