What are the most popular palms for Central Florida Gardens? Cold is a major consideration and there are major differences between Brandon, Florida and St Petersburg, Florida. Brandon would fall into the Cold Hardiness Zone 9A while St Pete would be 9B or even Zone 10A near the water.
Cold Hardy Palms are those that can withstand freezing temperatures and a moderate frost with minimal damage.
For Zone 9A - Date Palms (Medjool Palms, Silver Date Palms or Sylvester, Canary Island Date Palm or Pineapple Palm and the Senegal Date Palm or Reclinata), Washingtonia Palms or Washington Palm, Pindo Palms or Jelly Palms, Queen Palms, Ribbon Palms, Chinese Fan Palms, European Fan Palms, Saw Palmetto Palms, and Sabal Palms.
For Zone 10A - Royal Palms, Dwarf Sugar Palms, Foxtail Palms, Roebelenii Palms or Pygmy Date Palms, Bismarck Palms and many others.
Cold Hardiness Zones are typically averages of the last fifteen years. Don't be fooled. It will only take one night below the threshold for your palms to be killed.
Protective measures can be taken to keep palms warm during a cold event. It is much easier to plant palms that are rated for your zone.
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