Spindle Palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii)
Earning its name from a spindle shaped trunk (narrow at both ends and fat in the middle), this tropical palm works well as a specimen or accent tree. The long fronds measure up to 10 feet and arch gracefully. Trees grow to 20 feet tall and benefit from supplemental irrigation. Spindle palm is in danger of extinction in its native habitat of the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean.
Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax radiata)
Also known as Jamaican thatch or chit, this palm is common along South Florida highways and also makes a great palm tree for a landscape. The narrow footprint means it fits neatly into small yards, along fences or lining a parking area. It grows well inside pool cages, provided there’s a 15-foot clearance. Trees grow 15 to 20 feet tall.
As name suggests, this clump-forming palm hails from dry regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Brown fibers cover trunks and contrast nicely with long green leaf fronds. Trunks produce suckers that, if left unchecked, create large, impenetrable clumps. Selectively remove suckers as they form to create a clump that showcases the gracefully arching trunks. Trees grow 25 to 50 feet tall.
Caranday Palm (Copernicia alba)
South America is the native home of the uncommon Caranday palm. It’s also known as wax palm. Leaves produce a waxy substance used to make lipstick, car polish and candles. Older leaves tend to bend downward, creating a waterfall of foliage near the treetop. Trunks grow straight, soaring to 50 feet.
Foxtail Palm (Woodyetia Bifurcata)
An Australian Native foxtail palm is winning fans across the warmest parts of Florida, Texas and California. Fronds have a brushy, full appearance, like the tail of a fox. Place this palm at least 8 feet away from a house to give new fronds room to unfurl. Young foxtail palms are somewhat sparse looking and leaves can appear torn. Plants will fill in as they grow. Trees reach 30 feet tall.
Windmill Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)
Known by several names including Chusan or Chinese windmill palm, this upright tree brings stately beauty to any landscape. Leaves have a strong fan-like appearance, although some are partially segmented toward the base so that the tips have a weeping look. This is a tough, cold-hardy palm native to mountain and temperate forests in China. Windmill palm is widely available, tolerates urban conditions and adapts well to growing in courtyards or containers. Grows 20 to 40 feet tall.
True DatePalm (Phoenix dactylifera)
Date palms bring a sense of stateliness to any setting. This is the palm that bears delicious, sweet dates. It hails from North Africa and thrives in any type of soil—even rocky and poor. Many date farms in California have closed due to various pressures, and they’re selling the trees. This makes mature date palms readily available for reasonable prices. Keep suckers removed as they appear to maintain a single trunk palm.
KingPalm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana)
Welcome royalty to your landscape with the classic good looks of king palm. This Australian native shines when planted in small groups of two or three. The tree is said to have a crown, a green shaft that extends 3 feet along the trunk directly below the leaves. It’s a favorite palm in South Florida, where trees typically grow to 40 feet tall.
European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis)
Also known as the Mediterranean fan palm, this is a clump forming palm that tends to have several trunks growing together in the wild. The secret to success is sharply draining soil that keeps the palm on the dry side, especially in winter. Raised beds filled with a cactus-type growing mix is ideal. A slow growing palm that rarely outgrows its space, this fan palm grows 10 to 15 tall and wide. -
Zombie Palm (Zombia antillarum)
Native to Hispaniola, which includes Haiti, this palm earns its name from long trunk spines used as needles in voodoo dolls. Leaves on this palm are also commonly used as roof thatch because of their reputed zombie-repellant properties. Very slow growing, zombie palm forms a multi-stemmed clump. Tree height tops at 10 feet. It’s a perfect complement to a one-story home.
An Australian Native foxtail palm is winning fans across the warmest parts of Florida, Texas and California. Fronds have a brushy, full appearance, like the tail of a fox. Place this palm at least 8 feet away from a house to give new fronds room to unfurl. Young foxtail palms are somewhat sparse looking and leaves can appear torn. Plants will fill in as they grow. Trees reach 30 feet tall. 
Date palms bring a sense of stateliness to any setting. This is the palm that bears delicious, sweet dates. It hails from North Africa and thrives in any type of soil—even rocky and poor. Many date farms in California have closed due to various pressures, and they’re selling the trees. This makes mature date palms readily available for reasonable prices. Keep suckers removed as they appear to maintain a single trunk palm. 
Welcome royalty to your landscape with the classic good looks of king palm. This Australian native shines when planted in small groups of two or three. The tree is said to have a crown, a green shaft that extends 3 feet along the trunk directly below the leaves. It’s a favorite palm in South Florida, where trees typically grow to 40 feet tall.
Also known as the Mediterranean fan palm, this is a clump forming palm that tends to have several trunks growing together in the wild. The secret to success is sharply draining soil that keeps the palm on the dry side, especially in winter. Raised beds filled with a cactus-type growing mix is ideal. A slow growing palm that rarely outgrows its space, this fan palm grows 10 to 15 tall and wide. -