Palms Catalog

Often referred to as Christmas Palm or Dwarf Royal. Large bunches of bright red fruit (seeds) are produced around Christmas time. This attractive and slower growing palm can reach between 15-20 feet in height. In landscaping, professionals recommend spacing of 15-20 feet between palms. They are available in multi stem or single trunk. Sensitive to temperatures below 40˚F. Damage will occur with frost and freezing temperatures.

Faster growing palm which is very desirable for tropical domestic gardens with a head that looks like a feather duster. Available in single and multi-trunks. Flowering is in the late spring when it develops numerous small white flowers which turn to seed. Great for forming a foliage canopy. This palm is more cold hardy than the King Alexander Palm and can withstand temperatures as low as 35˚F.

The “Bismarck Palm” has a bold and formal appearance with its silvery blue leaves. This palm is massive and can develop a spread of 20 ft. or more. Adapts well to Florida’s climate and conditions. Spectacular species that is drought tolerant once established. Have fewer problems with disease and nutritional deficiencies as other landscape palm trees. Cold hardy to about 30˚F.

The “Bismarck Palm” has a bold and formal appearance with its silvery blue leaves. This palm is massive and can develop a spread of 20 ft. or more. Adapts well to Florida’s climate and conditions. Spectacular species that is drought tolerant once established. Have fewer problems with disease and nutritional deficiencies as other landscape palm trees. Cold hardy to about 30˚F.

Unique looking palm with a trunk that develops at maturity to the shape of a “bottle”. Have upward arching leaves that can reach 10 to 12 ft. in height. Produces a flower stalk coming from below the crown shaft with cream colored flowers. Have oval shaped black fruit that is about an inch and a half long. Tolerates temperatures to 28˚F.

Very similar to the Adonida palm in appearance but has a taller more slender look and can reach an overall height of 40 feet. It is also a faster grower than the Adonida. The seeds are red in color and can irritate tender areas of the body if contacted. Very sensitive to the cold and can be killed by heavy frost.

This palm was imported originally from southern China. The large, glossy green fronds were said to be used in ancient times for dipping (fanning) Chinese royalty, hence the nickname! Slow growing hardy specimen that can reach up to 25 feet in height and eventually develop a woody trunk that turns grey with age. Usually grown as a single palm but is also grown in multiples depending on the desired look. Can withstand several degrees (20-40˚F) below freezing without damage.

Grows in multiple trunk clumps. Growing from the base sucklings, give this palm a shrubby look. Trunks are covered in old leaf bases and brown fibers can reach 9 inches in diameter. It can take 10-15 years for it to achieve 7ft. It has triangular, palmate, or fan shaped, leaves that range from blue green to silvery gray in color. Leaves grow outward then upward. They grow up to 25 inches long and 25 inches wide, supported by 4ft stems.

Grows in multiple trunk clumps. Growing from the base sucklings, give this palm a shrubby look. Trunks are covered in old leaf bases and brown fibers can reach 9 inches in diameter. It can take 10-15 years for it to achieve 7ft. It has triangular, palmate, or fan shaped, leaves that range from blue green to silvery gray in color. Leaves grow outward then upward. They grow up to 25 inches long and 25 inches wide, supported by 4ft stems.

The shape and texture of the leaves resemble a “foxtail” which brought about the common name. The trunk has a green crown shaft, a dark medium grey color on the bottom and almost white at the top. Available in single, double and triple trunk fashion. Bares seeds which are red when ripe and get up to 2” long. These palms are sensitive to cold weather but not as tender as the Adonedia Palm. They should be covered, if possible when a frost is in the forecast. Mature established trees can tolerate only a light frost with temperatures down to about 27˚ F, without significant damage.

Grows at a medium rate and can reach heights of 7 feet or so. The shiny green leaves grow on thin trunks and form massive clusters. The trunks are decorated with leaf scar patterns and coated with brown fiber. If the Lady Palm is grown in full sun, they will turn yellow. For best growth and color, plant in shade to part shade and water regularly. Great container plant and does well as interior plant.

The clustering, tall, slender, brown-tan, rough with spines and fibres trunk can reach 15-25 feet tall. The plant constantly produces new clumps that appear at the base of the cluster. They lean away from each other. On older clumps, the trunks are often bare.

Produces small white flowers supported by 2-3ft long branching inflorescence coming from among the leaves. The Sylvester Date Palm is dioecious, male and female flowers are born on different plants. Flowers are followed by oval fruits, about 1 inch in diameter, turning purple-black when ripe. Fruits are editable and have sweet taste. They contain a single seed inside.

Originating from Argentina, this palm is often called Butia, Silver or Jelly Palm. The orange dates/seeds it produces are edible. Pindo Jelly is a favorite tourist souvenir which can be purchased along interstate highways in Florida. It’s a very hardy tree with feather shaped silver-blue to milky-green colored fronds. This tree is very attractive in both tropical and desert landscaping scenery. Withstands cold weather down to 15˚ F.

One of the most widely preferred date palms in the U.S. and used as a popular accent plant for tropical scenery. Comes in single, double and triple trunk forms. This palm is slow growing and stays small compared to other date palms used in Florida. Produces flower stalks at times that emerge from in between the leaves which turn to brown, oval shaped seeds about ½ in long. Beware of very sharp needle like thorns (2 to 4 in. long) which most date palms have along the stem part of the fronds. Can stand up to 28˚F temperature but can be burned in a heavy frost.

One of the most widely preferred date palms in the U.S. and used as a popular accent plant for tropical scenery. Comes in single, double and triple trunk forms. This palm is slow growing and stays small compared to other date palms used in Florida. Produces flower stalks at times that emerge from in between the leaves which turn to brown, oval shaped seeds about ½ in long. Beware of very sharp needle like thorns (2 to 4 in. long) which most date palms have along the stem part of the fronds. Can stand up to 28˚F temperature but can be burned in a heavy frost.

Creates an interesting silhouette with its multiple, gracefully curved, often reclining, slender brown trunks, and dense crowns of stiff but feathery leaf fronds. Old frond bases are medium brown and remain on the trunk forming a showy trunk which is attractive all year long. A mature specimen of Senegal Date Palm can reach 35 feet in height with a 12 to 20-foot-spread and creates a striking tree which casts a light shade. The Reclinata palm is elegant when lit from below at night. It is best used as an accent for large landscapes and parks. The somewhat showy flower stalks, often lost within the thick foliage, are followed by one-inch-long, bright orange dates which are incredibly showy. These can be very attractive, particularly when viewed from a balcony above the tree.

This native palm flourishes in wild Florida cypress wetlands where seeds are spread by birds and other animals. It will tolerate periodic flooding that occurs during the summer months. The heart of the tree is edible just like the Cabbage Palm. They are well known for having very tall, smooth, light grey trunks. Often seen along lighted highways, around down-town tall buildings and beach areas in Florida. Can survive cold spells down to 28˚F if the duration is short however heavy frost can burn the leaves. Large Royals are rarely killed by a hard freeze and will recover aesthetically as new fronds are produced.

This native palm flourishes in wild Florida cypress wetlands where seeds are spread by birds and other animals. It will tolerate periodic flooding that occurs during the summer months. The heart of the tree is edible just like the Cabbage Palm. They are well known for having very tall, smooth, light grey trunks. Often seen along lighted highways, around down-town tall buildings and beach areas in Florida. Can survive cold spells down to 28˚F if the duration is short however heavy frost can burn the leaves. Large Royals are rarely killed by a hard freeze and will recover aesthetically as new fronds are produced.

This is our Florida State Tree and rarely sold in containers. Most trees are dug up from the wild in sizes from 10 to 25 ft. in overall height. The Cabbage palm got its name from the early pioneers who harvested the bud (heart), cooked it and called it swamp cabbage. This is the most commonly seen native palm in Florida’s Pine Woodlands and the Everglades. Also it is one of the most commonly used palms in landscaping in the State. These palms are sold booted or un-booted to expose the woody trunk, depending on the look desired. It develops a flower stalk that emerges from the leaf base producing black round fruit/seeds ¾ in. in diameter which are an important food source for birds and many wild animals. Their tough, resistant trunks are able to survive intense wildfires that often kill other forest species in Florida. This palm is very cold hardy and can survive temperatures well below freezing.

Grows in multiple trunk clumps. Growing from the base sucklings, give this palm a shrubby look. Trunks are covered in old leaf bases and brown fibers can reach 9 inches in diameter. It can take 10-15 years for it to achieve 7ft. It has triangular, palmate, or fan shaped, leaves that range from blue green to silvery gray in color. Leaves grow outward then upward. They grow up to 25 inches long and 25 inches wide, supported by 4ft stems.

The Thrinax Palm is a smaller stature, very slow growing palm. Excellent palm to use around the beach areas due to the seaside and alkaline tolerance. Used in groups of two to five often times in a full sun landscape scenery. Bisexual flower stock is about 4 ft. long and usually appears above the leaves. Flowers are small and white which form white fruit about ¼’’ in diameter. Freezes at about 30˚F.