Lee County · USDA Zone 10a
Pygmy Date Palms in Fort Myers, FL
The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
About Pygmy Date Palms
The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Fort Myers
Fort Myers is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and pygmy date palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Pygmy Date Palms grow well in Fort Myers. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Pygmy Date Palms in Fort Myers
Fort Myers shares Cape Coral's Zone 10 climate but with slightly less salt exposure away from the coast. The broader range of microclimates in Fort Myers allows for a wider variety of tropical plants.
We plant pygmy date palms across Fort Myers, including these neighborhoods:
Pygmy Date Palm Prices Delivered to Fort Myers
Straight from our current catalog (15-25 minutes from our nursery). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Date Palm, 15 Gallon | $85 | $160 |
Popular Pygmy Date Palm Varieties for Fort Myers
Pygmy Date Palm Delivery & Installation in Fort Myers
We deliver and install pygmy date palms throughout Fort Myers and Lee County. We serve all Fort Myers zip codes including 33901, 33907, 33908, 33912, 33919. Call (239) 799-5594 for delivery scheduling.
Frequently Asked: Pygmy Date Palms in Fort Myers
Do pygmy date palms grow well in Fort Myers, FL?+
Yes. Fort Myers is in USDA Zone 10a, and pygmy date palms need a minimum of Zone 9b. The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
How much does it cost to install a pygmy date palm in Fort Myers?+
Our catalog prices for pygmy date palms run $85 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $160 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 pygmy date palm varieties for Fort Myers?+
The most-planted varieties in Fort Myers include Phoenix roebelenii, Multi-trunk specimens. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver pygmy date palms to Fort Myers, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pygmy date palms throughout Fort Myers 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 pygmy date palms in Fort Myers?+
In Fort Myers, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Pygmy Date Palms can be planted year-round in Zone 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.