Bottle Palm Trees in San Antonio, Tx?

Hello, I just purchased two 25 gallons Bottle Palms for my backyard. I have read on the internet that these trees do not tolerate cold weather. Does anyone have experience or advice on how to care best for these trees in the San Antonio areas? Thanks

Bottle Palm Trees in San Antonio, Tx?
Who sold you palms that were not suitable for your area? Most reputable garden centers, nureries or online catalogs will inform you.


Link with hardiness and growth habits


the trees are hardy to 38 degrees


http://www.junglemusic.net/palms/hyophor...


This is your hardiness zone


San Antonio Texas - Zone 8b - 9


Your hardiness in San Antonio is


1.8b 15 to 20 F -6.7 to -9.4 C Austin, Texas; Gainesville, Florida





2.9a 20 to 25 F -3.9 to -6.6 C Houston, Texas; St. Augustine, Florida





3.9b 25 to 30 F -1.2 to -3.8 C Brownsville, Texas; Fort Pierce, Florida


It's going to depend exactly where you are, in the zone factor.





Texas hardiness zone map


http://www.usna.usda.gov/Hardzone/hzm-sm...


Sometimes plants and trees can surprise you and be far more hardy than you think or NOT!





***************NOTE************


Hyophorbe lagenicaulis


Bottle palm


http://www.junglemusic.net/palms/hyophor...


excerpt from above link


If you get definite freezes, this palm is not for you.


If it were me, I would speak with the people that sold them to you. I'm certain you paid a good amount for them, .