Lee County · USDA Zone 10b
Areca Palms in Sanibel, FL
The most popular privacy palm in Florida. Dense, feathery fronds create a natural screen that blocks views without blocking light.
About Areca Palms
The most popular privacy palm in Florida. Dense, feathery fronds create a natural screen that blocks views without blocking light.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Sanibel
Sanibel is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, and areca palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Areca Palms are an excellent choice for Sanibel, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Areca Palms in Sanibel
Sanibel is USDA Zone 10b with high salt exposure and strict native plant requirements. The city's vegetation committee often requires native species, Sabal Palm, Gumbo Limbo, and Sea Grape are top choices.
We plant areca palms across Sanibel, including these neighborhoods:
Areca Palm Prices Delivered to Sanibel
Straight from our current catalog (30-45 minutes from our nursery (plus causeway)). Delivered is the plant dropped at your property, delivery fee by zone plus sales tax. Delivered and planted is our crew planting it, no sales tax. Delivery is included in the planted price in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers and Pine Island. Planted orders carry a trip charge elsewhere: $100 in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres and the beaches, $200 in Estero and Bonita Springs, $350 in Naples, Marco Island and Charlotte County, quoted by county from Sarasota to Tampa Bay.
| Size | Delivered | Delivered & planted |
|---|---|---|
| Areca Palm, 3 Gallon | $26 | $46 |
| Areca Palm, 7 Gallon | $47 | $87 |
| Areca Palm, 15 Gallon | $85 | $160 |
| Areca Palm, 25 Gallon | $180 | $330 |
Areca Palm Delivery & Installation in Sanibel
We deliver and install areca palms throughout Sanibel and Lee County. Order plants for delivery to Sanibel today!
Frequently Asked: Areca Palms in Sanibel
Do areca palms grow well in Sanibel, FL?+
Yes. Sanibel is in USDA Zone 10b, and areca palms need a minimum of Zone 9b. The most popular privacy palm in Florida. Dense, feathery fronds create a natural screen that blocks views without blocking light.
How much does it cost to install a areca palm in Sanibel?+
Our catalog prices for areca palms run $26 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $330 delivered and planted for the largest, plus the trip charge outside Cape Coral. Send your list and ZIP for a written price by text, or call (239) 799-5594.
What are the best areca palm varieties for Sanibel?+
The most-planted varieties in Sanibel include Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver areca palms to Sanibel, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, areca palms throughout Sanibel and Lee County. Stock plants usually go out in 2 to 3 business days, field-grown palms in 7 to 10 days. $500 minimum per order.
When is the best time to plant areca palms in Sanibel?+
In Sanibel, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Areca Palms can be planted year-round in Zone 10b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.