Palms for
Northeast Florida Landscapes
Get the Florida look without ignoring winter. Cold-hardy and tropical-looking palms can work in St. Augustine when you match the species to Zone 9a exposure and site conditions.
Pick Palms for Winter and Scale
St. Augustine landscapes can carry a tropical look, but cold-hardiness and mature size decide whether a palm belongs in the ground or on the patio.
Start with Cold-Hardy Choices
Sabal palm, windmill palm, pindo palm, needle palm, and European fan palm are useful options for Northeast Florida cold snaps.
Use Native Structure
Sabal palm, also called cabbage palm, is Florida's state tree and a strong fit for local landscapes with enough space.
Keep Tender Palms Protected
Pygmy date palm and other tropical-looking choices often fit patios and protected microclimates better than exposed open yards.
Find Your Palm
Browse palms for landscape structure, patios, and Northeast Florida gardens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What palms grow in St. Augustine?+
Several cold-hardy and tropical-look palms grow in Zone 9b; choose by mature height, cold tolerance, and how much space the crown needs.
When is the best time to plant palms?+
Palms establish best in the warm season when soil is warm and roots grow actively.
How do I care for a palm after planting?+
Keep new palms watered while they establish and avoid over-pruning green fronds, which the palm needs for energy.
How do I choose a palm for my yard?+
Match the mature height and spread to the space, and check cold tolerance for Zone 9b. Tell us the spot and look you want and our team can help you choose.
Do palms need special fertilizer?+
Palms often benefit from a balanced palm fertilizer with micronutrients, since our sandy soils can run low on the magnesium and potassium palms need.
Which palms are cold-hardy enough for Northeast Florida?+
Sabal (cabbage) palm, the Florida state tree, along with windmill palm, pindo palm, needle palm, and European fan palm, handle the occasional hard freezes in our zone 9a.
How do I protect a palm from a hard freeze?+
Water well before a freeze, and on tender species tie up the fronds and wrap the trunk. Hold off on late-season fertilizer. Cold-hardy palms usually need no protection at all.
Find the Right Palm for Your Landscape
Bring your site conditions and space constraints. We can help you choose palms that fit Northeast Florida.