Palm
Foxtail Palm
Wodyetia bifurcata
Varieties We Carry
StandardWodyetia bifurcata
Sizes & Pricing
7 galFrom$99.95
15 galFrom$150.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size25-30 feet × 10-15 feet
About Foxtail Palm
Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) is a fast-growing Australian palm prized for its full, bushy arching fronds and smooth self-cleaning trunk. Despite being marketed for Florida landscapes, UF/IFAS considers it reliably hardy only to 30°F, making it marginal in NE Florida zone 9b where freezes occur — site in a sheltered, frost-protected location or choose a more cold-hardy palm species. Starting at $99.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun to part shade for best growth; foxtail palm is adaptable but grows fastest and looks best with 6+ hours of direct sun daily.
Water
Water thoroughly at the base during establishment; once established, moderate drought-tolerance. Avoid overhead irrigation to prevent leaf spot fungus. Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic sandy to loamy soil. Apply a slow-release palm-specific fertilizer (8-2-12 with micronutrients) three times per year to prevent potassium and magnesium deficiency, common in Florida's sandy soils.
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Common questions
Is Foxtail Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Foxtail Palm is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 25-30 feet × 10-15 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.