Palms in Iceland

The average temp. in Akureyri , Iceland is similar to Vancouver but less rain. I wonder if palms would grew there?
Krzysztof

 

It's not the average temps that are the problem for the palms, but the lows. The only palm that I know of that can take up to -20*F (-28.89*C) is the Needle Palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix).

http://members.aol.com/palmferndc/palms/needle.html

Newt

 

The lowest temp. in Akureyri Iceland in January is aprox. -10C

 

I believe Palm Society member J.D. Rowell of Sacramento, California has already planted a couple of Trachycarpus in Iceland. He also planted two in Sitka, Alaska and they have been doing just fine for the past 6 or 7 years now. In a super sheltered location T.fortunei should work in Iceland. They are an easy arborecent palm to bring through the winter for northern experimenters. Cheers, Banana Joe

 

Most palms need a hot summer as well, windmill palm apparently being an exception.