Sarasota County · USDA Zone 10a
Areca Palms in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota
Sarasota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and areca palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Areca Palms grow well in Sarasota. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Areca Palms in Sarasota
Sarasota is USDA Zone 10a along the coast, with Sarasota Bay and the Gulf moderating winter lows on the keys and near downtown. Neighborhoods farther inland can see a light frost in a cold winter, so cold-hardy palms like Queen, Sylvester and Canary Island Date are the safe choice there. On Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key, salt spray and wind decide what thrives.
We plant areca palms across Sarasota, including these neighborhoods:
Areca Palm Prices Delivered to Sarasota
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Sarasota and Bradenton team). 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 Sarasota
We deliver and install areca palms throughout Sarasota and Sarasota County. We deliver and install throughout Sarasota, including ZIP codes 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239 and 34242, plus Longboat Key 34228. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Areca Palms in Sarasota
Do areca palms grow well in Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. Sarasota is in USDA Zone 10a, 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 Sarasota?+
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 Sarasota?+
The most-planted varieties in Sarasota 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 Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, areca palms throughout Sarasota and Sarasota 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 Sarasota?+
In Sarasota, 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 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.