When we talk about hardy outdoor plants we are going to refer to those that endure everything, that is, those that adapt to a great variety of climates, from one warm to another somewhat cooler.
Although you might think that they do not exist, the truth is that there are some that can really surprise us, since they have not only proven to be all-terrain, but also add beauty and elegance to the gardens.
Cycas revoluta
La Cycas revoluta, better known as, simply, cat, is a shrub native to Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia that reaches a height of 2m. It is a slow-growing evergreen plant that can be grown in hot climates, but has also shown that weak frosts do not do much damage. In fact, it can resist without problems up to -4ºC.
ulmus
Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens'
The elm is a splendid deciduous tree: native from Siberia to Mexico, found also in Japan, It is the ideal plant for those medium to large gardens that urgently need a corner of shade. It can reach a height of more than 15 meters, with a glass that can be of the parasol type, like the one with the ulmus glabra or Ulmus parvifolia, or pyramidal like the Ulmus 'Dodones', for example.
Resists frost down to -17ºC, and I also have to say that it adapts extremely well to the Mediterranean climate, where rainfall is very low. The only thing you need is that in winter the temperature drops below 0ºC.
clivia
La clivia It is a bulbous plant native to South Africa that produces an inflorescence made up of so many orange-red flowers that it seems impossible that it could be a resistant plant. But yes, it is. Planting the bulb in autumn, we will make it bloom during spring, since it resists well temperatures down to -3ºC and drought.
Phoenix dactylifera
The date palm is a precious palm native to Southwest Asia. It is one of the few species of palm trees that produce edible fruits. It grows at a fairly rapid rate (at a rate of 20cm / year if conditions are suitable) until reaching a height of 30 meters, with a trunk thickness of 20-50cm.
It adapts well to all types of soils, and withstands the cold down to -6ºC, which is very interesting, right?
Do you know any other resistant outdoor plants?