Manatee County · USDA Zone 9b
Pygmy Date Palms in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto
Palmetto is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and pygmy date palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Pygmy Date Palms can grow in Palmetto, but you're at the edge of their comfort zone. We recommend planting in a sheltered spot and providing frost protection during rare cold events.
Growing Pygmy Date Palms in Palmetto
Palmetto is USDA Zone 9b, with the Manatee River and Terra Ceia Bay softening the coldest nights near the water. Parrish and the open farm country to the east are more exposed to frost, so cold-hardy palms and hedges are the dependable choice there. Waterfront lots on Snead Island and Terra Ceia should stick to salt-tolerant material.
We plant pygmy date palms across Palmetto, including these neighborhoods:
Pygmy Date Palm Prices Delivered to Palmetto
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Date Palm, 15 Gallon | $85 | $160 |
Popular Pygmy Date Palm Varieties for Palmetto
Pygmy Date Palm Delivery & Installation in Palmetto
We deliver and install pygmy date palms throughout Palmetto and Manatee County. We deliver and install in Palmetto, Ellenton and Parrish, including ZIP codes 34221, 34222 and 34219. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Pygmy Date Palms in Palmetto
Do pygmy date palms grow well in Palmetto, FL?+
Yes. Palmetto is in USDA Zone 9b, 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 Palmetto?+
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 Palmetto?+
The most-planted varieties in Palmetto 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 Palmetto, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pygmy date palms throughout Palmetto and Manatee 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 Palmetto?+
In Palmetto, 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 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.