Companion Plants for Palms Trees.

Palm trees are best planted in combination with other companion plants as part of a particular garden design. They may be the dominant feature or a subtle supporting act. Either way you’ll want to consider a range of other companion plants as part of your design.

Below are links to some of the companion plants we believe look best with palm trees.

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Cycads

Cycads are often lumped in with palms but are an entirely different form of plant closely related to ginkgos and conifers. Cycads may be dated back to at least 280 million years ago. Truly a prehistoric plant and one that’s growing in popularity in its own right.

Subtropical Plants

No exotic garden would be complete without a healthy addition of subtropical plants. From the Bird of Paradise, bananas, gingers and Cannas to Aroids, Cordylines and hardy Gunnera and Tetrapanax.

Desert plants

Tough desert plants are a complete contrast to subtropical plants. Examples of desert plants include Aloes and Agaves, Ponytail Palms, Dracaenas, Yuccas and Grass-Trees.

Ferns

Ferns are a perfect complement to palm trees and so well suited to our climate. There are a range of ferns perfect for the ay exotic garden.

Bamboo

Bamboo is hardy and ever-reliable. Nothing provides the feel of the orient like a stand of bamboo.

Subtropical bushes and trees

Subtropical bushes and trees include the bright and showy Hibiscus and Vireya Rhododendrons as well as other colourful bushes and trees that’ll perfectly complement your palms.

Bromeliads and Orchids

Bromeliads and Orchids are colourful and exotic epiphytes that add and air of glamour and mystery to the garden.