Palm
Florida Thatch Palm
Thrinax radiata
Varieties We Carry
StandardThrinax radiata
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$12.95
3 galFrom$34.95
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LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterLow
Mature size15-30 feet × 5-15 feet
About Florida Thatch Palm
Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax radiata) is a slow-growing, slender native palm of coastal hammocks and the Florida Keys, bearing circular fan fronds and small white flowers. Best suited to South Florida (zones 10b–11), it is not reliably cold-hardy in NE Florida zone 9b and should be sited in a sheltered, frost-protected location if grown here. Starting at $12.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
Care essentials
Light
Grow in full sun to part shade; this coastal native tolerates salt spray and thrives in open, sunny sites typical of NE Florida coastal landscapes.
Water
Highly drought-tolerant once established; irrigation is needed only during establishment. Naturally adapted to dry, sandy, and coastal soils.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in sandy or limestone-based, well-drained soils and tolerates alkalinity. Requires less fertilizer than most palms; a palm-specific slow-release fertilizer once or twice a year is sufficient.
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Common questions
Is Florida Thatch Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Florida Thatch Palm is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 15-30 feet × 5-15 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.