Collier County · USDA Zone 10b
Pygmy Date Palms in Marco Island, 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 Marco Island
Marco Island is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, and pygmy date palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Pygmy Date Palms are an excellent choice for Marco Island, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Pygmy Date Palms in Marco Island
Marco Island is USDA Zone 10b with direct Gulf exposure. Salt tolerance is critical for all plantings. Silver Buttonwood, Sea Grape, and Coconut Palm are top performers here.
We plant pygmy date palms across Marco Island, including these neighborhoods:
Pygmy Date Palm Prices Delivered to Marco Island
Straight from our current catalog (1-1.5 hours 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 Marco Island
Pygmy Date Palm Delivery & Installation in Marco Island
We deliver and install pygmy date palms throughout Marco Island and Collier County. Order plants for delivery to Marco Island today!
Frequently Asked: Pygmy Date Palms in Marco Island
Do pygmy date palms grow well in Marco Island, FL?+
Yes. Marco Island is in USDA Zone 10b, 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 Marco Island?+
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 Marco Island?+
The most-planted varieties in Marco Island 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 Marco Island, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pygmy date palms throughout Marco Island and Collier 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 Marco Island?+
In Marco Island, 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 10b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.