Palm Tree

[RCJ61]

Looking for advice on planting a Palm tree in our front yard. Wife wants a traditional looking Palm. Which type, how big, What's it cost?

Thanks

RCJ

[njbchbum]

We bought a Sylvester a bit over 6ft tall - AmeriTree removed dead palm, removed stump and planted new Sylvester for around $600 last year. First palm the team returned with did not meet the owner's standards - called the vendor and spit bullets with him - sent palm back and the second palm was acceptable. Followed care instructions and a year later is still surviving magnificently.

If you can plant early enough in the year for the palm and care for it so it thrives before winter - a favorite is the Robellini - the young ones are so sensitive to the cold.

[Bjeanj]

Not sure I’d recommend a queen palm. We have to have the (very heavy) seed pods cut out a couple times a year. We may have to have it cut down at some point as it’s getting a rotten spot near the base.

Other than that, no, I can’t recommend any other kind. See above for good recommendation.

[Michael G.]

Here's some palms we have that were there when we bought the house.
Every year both need trimming back with pods/seeds removed.
I would never plant palm trees, maybe low growing palm bush of some kind.

OBTW, my wife loves flowers.:)

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98186&stc=1&d=1682983160

[RCJ61]

Here's some palms we have that were there when we bought the house.
Every year both need trimming back with pods/seeds removed.
I would never plant palm trees, maybe low growing palm bush of some kind.

OBTW, my wife loves flowers.:)

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/landscape-talk-129/98186d1682983160-palm-tree-img_0129-jpg

LOL, Yes I can see she likes flowers. Thanks

[Calisport]

Not to plant from my experience – Queen Palm, Dwarf Pygmy palm - Messy looking as it grows large.
Favorite palms here. Small Sylvester Date palm, Pony Tail palm - After 2 years - slow growing and beautiful.
Bottle palms very slow growing and doesn't like the freeze in winter. Have to be in pots.

[villagetinker]

We have 2 canary palms, slow growing and close to the ground, easy to maintain, however, one is a female, and we get the seed pods, which are a real pain to trim.

[villager7591]

Do your research on which Palms can go in TV from a cold-weather standpoint. We are zone 9B I believe. Many people put in Christmas Palms that did not survive the recent cold snaps. Research which palms can handle our cold snaps first, then pick on that you like.

[Bjeanj]

Here's some palms we have that were there when we bought the house.
Every year both need trimming back with pods/seeds removed.
I would never plant palm trees, maybe low growing palm bush of some kind.

OBTW, my wife loves flowers.:)

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/landscape-talk-129/98186d1682983160-palm-tree-img_0129-jpg
That is a super beautiful garden! I just love it. It looks so lush and colorful.

[Altavia]

Here's some palms we have that were there when we bought the house.
Every year both need trimming back with pods/seeds removed.
I would never plant palm trees, maybe low growing palm bush of some kind.

OBTW, my wife loves flowers.:)

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachments/landscape-talk-129/98186d1682983160-palm-tree-img_0129-jpg

Same here, big mistake to plant a couple, never again.

[mrf0151]

2005 planted 4 queen palms and one Sylvester. Over time we have removed all but 2 of the queens. Sold the one Sylvester. You will need to at least twice a year have the palms trimmed.
Some of our neighbors have palms so tall they have to hire a bucket truck to trim them at a cost of several hundred dollars.

[Stu from NYC]

2005 planted 4 queen palms and one Sylvester. Over time we have removed all but 2 of the queens. Sold the one Sylvester. You will need to at least twice a year have the palms trimmed.
Some of our neighbors have palms so tall they have to hire a bucket truck to trim them at a cost of several hundred dollars.

Nice looking but so glad our neighbors have them and our house did not come with any.

[wisbad1]

Looking for advice on planting a Palm tree in our front yard. Wife wants a traditional looking Palm. Which type, how big, What's it cost?

Thanks

RCJ
You will be sorry, nothing but maintenance. Between trimming and seed pods they are a pain. Wish I would have not planted them. Would like to pull them out!

[Boffin]

Looking for advice on planting a Palm tree in our front yard. Wife wants a traditional looking Palm. Which type, how big, What's it cost?

Thanks

RCJ

X Butiagrus nabonnandii

The Mule Palm is a rare hybrid cross between a Butia capitata and Syagrus romanzoffiana. This palm, just like the mule animal, is sterile and must be pollinated by hand. The pollination process tends to be tedious as the small flowers needed for reproduction reside on the plant’s spikes.

Mature Mule Palms are very strong and hardy, allowing them to withstand frost and temperatures to at least 14°F (-10°C). Mule Palms grow best in full sun or light shade. Resembling a Coconut Palm, they are well sought out for cold climates as they can thrive in areas where the Coconut Palm cannot.

Good drainage is key when growing a Mule Palm. Most will be found as a single focus point in landscapes, but they can be formed in threes to create a small colony. They should be given ample space to not only grow, but also to have viewing room, as they may get wide. Mule Palm are often used to create an island-like feel in landscapes due to their resistance to heat, as well as their appearance.

[Triker]

Nice looking but so glad our neighbors have them and our house did not come with any.

Exactly! When I feel like admiring a palm, I’ll look at my neighbors!

[Ozzello]

Funny, when I go to look at houses with no trees, the people are asking my why the plants look so unhealthy. Mimic mother nature, most small plants want to live under the canopy of a tree. Plus tree canopies cool the area. YOU add a bunch of heat with your driveway and shingled roof. ADD SOME TREE.
There was probably several trees growing on your lot before they cleared it. Do your part to replace the oxygen producers that were here before you got here. If you want a sterile environment, get an apartment.

[Michael G.]

Funny, when I go to look at houses with no trees, the people are asking my why the plants look so unhealthy. Mimic mother nature, most small plants want to live under the canopy of a tree. Plus tree canopies cool the area. YOU add a bunch of heat with your driveway and shingled roof. ADD SOME TREE.
There was probably several trees growing on your lot before they cleared it. Do your part to replace the oxygen producers that were here before you got here. If you want a sterile environment, get an apartment.

Good Point.
I read sometime back the city of Miami is asking to plant more trees that produce more shade other then palm trees.

[russtcc]

The Pindo palm is another choice for our possible freezes.

[justjim]

We have a beautiful Sylvester palm in our front yard. Neighbors love it and as they say “it’s Florida”! There is maintenance cost, as others have pointed out, but palms are good for the landscaping economy. That said, if I had a “do over” , I would go with a couple of Sabal palms - less maintenance and native to Central Florida. Good luck.

[Ozzello]

We have a beautiful Sylvester palm in our front yard. Neighbors love it and as they say “it’s Florida”! There is maintenance cost, as others have pointed out, but palms are good for the landscaping economy. That said, if I had a “do over” , I would go with a couple of Sabal palms - less maintenance and native to Central Florida. Good luck.

Sabals are actually fairly high on the maintenance scale compared to other palms. LOTS of seeds that easily become weeds, then volunteer trees in the beds.

[oldtimes]

We have a beautiful Sylvester palm in our front yard. Neighbors love it and as they say “it’s Florida”! There is maintenance cost, as others have pointed out, but palms are good for the landscaping economy. That said, if I had a “do over” , I would go with a couple of Sabal palms - less maintenance and native to Central Florida. Good luck.

We planted a Sylvester palm but our landscaper helped us pick out a male tree which does not produce pods so does not require much maintenance.