How do I protect tropical palm trees from winter cold?

AActually, most palm trees should be perfectly hardy in a sheltered spot in the British climate. They are hardier than you might think!

However, if it does get very cold over winter, or there is a risk of snow, wrap the trees with horticultural fleece. You should wrap a few layers around the trunk to keep it warm until the cold snap passes.

Also protect the crown (the bit on the top of the trunk where the leaves start) with fleece or straw held in place with some string or wire.

You may also want to protect roots with a mulch – this will stop frost penetrating too deep into the soil.