Orlando Palm Trees

Not many things identify a tropical part of the country as much as a palm tree. Few people living in Orlando realize the vast selection of sizes any types available. One can find a palm tree for almost any applications. This table shows the most popular palms used in our area with some basic characteristics. Click on any column to sort the list or any underlined tree to learn more details and view pictures.  Learn about several types of Orlando landscaping designs that can all feature a few of the palm tree varieties.

Palm TreeCold HardyDrought TolerantShade Tolerant
AlexanderMediumMediumNo
ArecaYesYesYes
BismarkVery cold hardyYesNo
BottleNoYesNo
Canary Island DateYesYesNo
CoconutNoYesPartial
European FanYesYesYes
FishtailNoMediumMedium
Foxtail MediumYesNo
King SagoYesWhen MatureModerately
Lady PalmYesYesYes
Medjoole DateYesYesNo
PaurotisYesYesNo
Phoenix ReclinataYesYesNo
PindoYesYesNo
Ponytail PalmYesYesPartial
Pygmy Date/ RobelliniYesNoNo
QueenYesYesNo
RoyalNoYesNo
SabalYesMediumNo
SylvesterYesYesYes
Traveler’sMediumYesMedium
WindmillYesYesYes
WashingtoniaYesYesNo
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  • Pokey’s Lake Jem Citrus Nursery

    3259 N. Orange Blossom Trail Zellwood, FL 32798

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