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 Tree | Cold Hardy | Drought Tolerant | Shade Tolerant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | Medium | Medium | No |
| Areca | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bismark | Very cold hardy | Yes | No |
| Bottle | No | Yes | No |
| Canary Island Date | Yes | Yes | No |
| Coconut | No | Yes | Partial |
| European Fan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fishtail | No | Medium | Medium |
| Foxtail | Medium | Yes | No |
| King Sago | Yes | When Mature | Moderately |
| Lady Palm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medjoole Date | Yes | Yes | No |
| Paurotis | Yes | Yes | No |
| Phoenix Reclinata | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pindo | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ponytail Palm | Yes | Yes | Partial |
| Pygmy Date/ Robellini | Yes | No | No |
| Queen | Yes | Yes | No |
| Royal | No | Yes | No |
| Sabal | Yes | Medium | No |
| Sylvester | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traveler’s | Medium | Yes | Medium |
| Windmill | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Washingtonia | Yes | Yes | No |
