[daca55]

I recently bought a patio villa. The landscaping currently has a holly bush in the front of my house. Being from New England I want that Florida feel that I get when I see a palm tree. I would like to place a palm tree where the holly bush is and move the holly bush to the back of my house. I am not sure what type of palm tree would compliment my house. I am looking for suugestions from people who have palm trees on patio villa lots. I don't think I want one that gets to tall.

Also do I need to let village district know that I am going to moce a bush and plant a palm tree?

Appreciate all replies.

Bob

Village of Buttonwood

[chuckinca]

Not a Queen Palm.

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[eremite06]

Canary Island Date Palm?

[natickdan]

I just went through a major landscape project and being from MA, I had no clue about palm trees. What I found is youl'll get different responses from different people....even professionals.

I believe the most common palm tree you see here in TV that is indigenous to FL is the Sabal. Most of the Palms you see here in TV like the Queen, Sylvester, Pineapple, are not indigenous to FL and the biggest risk seems to be cold and sustained temperatures. That being said, there are still many home owners, including me, willing to take the risk and that is why you see so many different Palms in landscaping throughout TV. I have met people that have had Queen and Sylvester Palms in their landscaping and have not had any issues. I also have heard about cases where the Palms did not survive. My advice is to interview several landscape or nurseries to get their perspective. If you decide to move forward with your project, make certain you understand the warranty....they do differ. You'll find landscape recommendations here on ToTV.

Good luck!

[fwpc3]

Willis Orchards (Willis Orchard Company: Fruit Trees | Flowering Trees | Berry Plants | Shade Trees | Walnut Trees) is in Georgia and has good information on palms and hardiness

[English Ivy]

Originally Posted by daca55

I recently bought a patio villa. The landscaping currently has a holly bush in the front of my house. Being from New England I want that Florida feel that I get when I see a palm tree. I would like to place a palm tree where the holly bush is and move the holly bush to the back of my house. I am not sure what type of palm tree would compliment my house. I am looking for suugestions from people who have palm trees on patio villa lots. I don't think I want one that gets to tall.

Also do I need to let village district know that I am going to moce a bush and plant a palm tree?

Appreciate all replies.

Bob

Village of Buttonwood

I'd suggest you ride around patio villa neighborhoods that are several years old and look at any that have palms planted in their front yards. That will give you a good indication of what works and looks good. You can always knock on a door to ask what kind of palm they have.

Yes, I believe you should go through architectural review for these landscaping plans.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by English Ivy

I'd suggest you ride around patio villa neighborhoods that are several years old and look at any that have palms planted in their front yards. That will give you a good indication of what works and looks good. You can always knock on a door to ask what kind of palm they have.

Yes, I believe you should go through architectural review for these landscaping plans.

That's a great idea...you'd get more out of it if you could identify the varieties before you go look and/or take pictures of the ones that look good and get an expert to identify and tell you about them.

[telder]

Sylvester palm and Bismarck fan palm are cool trees.

[rubicon]

Whatever type palms that the developer uses on his golf course will hold up. i don't know their price but suspect they coast more than queens. We have queens and they are gorgeous as the fronds cascade so nicely and have held up well:albeit I am told they can rot in center trunk during winter months

[daca55]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions on how I should pick out the right palm tree. Being new to the Villages can anyone suggest a nursery where I might view some trees after I decided on what I want.

[njbchbum]

i think this site will help you out - and you won't hafta leave home to check out landscaping!!

Palm tree guide with illustrations of different types of palm trees

[rabonkmontage@msn.com]

Should probably have the utilities marked before planting a tree.

[Oren L Miller]

Mansfield Landscaping

Steve just did our front yard and he did a fabulous job. He is coming back after we get the birdcage done to do the back yard. He has a nursery where you can pick out anything you want. He put 3 different kinds of palms in our front yard. I am a huge fan.

[Barefoot]

My favourite type of Palm Tree is the Sylvester Palm, which grows slowly. There are nurseries close by where you can wander around and check out palm trees ... notably Fairfield Farms and Terrascape, both on CR 301. Bonnie at Terrascape is especially helpful.

There have been a couple of other threads on Mansfield Landscaping.

[JohnN]

I have a patio villa and have looked at palms a lot.

My choice would be a windmall palm, they don't grow all that high, they're very cold tolerant, low maintenance and very attractive for a patio villa lot.

2nd choice is a European fan palm, also doesn't grow that tall, cold hearty and low maintenance. The fan palm is more *bushy* than the windmill but both are really attractive.

Bismarck, Pindos, Sabal, Canary and Silversters will grow way too big. Queen Palms are not very cold tolerant and seem tempermental (my opinion).
Robellini's are not at all sutiable for this zone (I know tons of people who have ripped 'em out, including me).

I think that near covers 'em all. I visited the Florida Extension Service on 466 and had a nice long visit with Jim on this topic, you may want to do the same.