The Miami area landscape it teeming with palm trees of all types. Unlike almost every other geography in the United States, the extremely low frequency and intensity of freezing nights in South Florida creates a welcoming environment for every type of palm tree. Royal palms and Coconut palms thrive year after years with little special care and precaution necessary for cold weather.
| Palm Tree | Mature Height | Drought Tolerant | Shade Tolerant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | 50-60 Feet | Med | No |
| Areca | 10-30 Feet | Yes | Yes |
| Bismark | 30-40 Feet | Yes | No |
| Bottle | 10-15 Feet | Yes | No |
| Coconut | 50 Feet Avg, Up to 100 | Yes | Partial |
| Date | Up to 100 Feet | Yes | No |
| European Fan | 15 Feet | Yes | Yes |
| Fishtail | 15-25 Feet | Med | Med |
| Foxtail | 20-30 Feet | Yes | No |
| King Sago | 8-12 Feet | When Mature | Moderately |
| MacArthur | 15-20 Feet | Yes | No |
| Paurotis | 20 Feet | Yes | No |
| Pindo | 15-20 Feet | Yes | No |
| Ponytail Palm | 6-8 Feet | Yes | Partial |
| Pygmy Date/ Robellini | 5-8 Feet | No | No |
| Queen | 30-50 Feet | Yes | No |
| Royal | 60-80 Feet | Yes | No |
| Sabal | Up to 90 Feet | Medium | No |
| Sylvester | 45-55 Feet | Yes | Yes |
| Traveler’s | 30-40 Feet | Yes | Medium |
| Windmill | 15-20 Feet | Yes | Yes |
| Washingtonia | 50-90 Feet | Yes | No |
These are the most common palm trees sold at Miami Nurseries. You should be able to pick one up of varying sizes, ready to plant in your yard. Expert growers are always developing different hybrids that will handle the cold or varying water availability to thrive in extreme climate conditions. Contact your local tree nursery to check availability or to ask more questions to find the perfect palm tree for your particular situation.