Palm trees are cherished for the tropical flair ... Native to the mountain forests in Central China, they are the most cold-hardy of the tall palms, tolerating temperatures down to 10°F.

Given their quintessential association with sun-drenched tropical environments, palm trees are often precluded ... making them the most cold-hardy specimen among their trunked cousins.

The Trachycarpus fortunei - better known as a windmill palm - are said to be one of the best choices for Brits thanks to them “proving to be very tough, hardy ... into small trees after several ...

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.