Charlotte County · USDA Zone 10a
Areca Palms in Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and areca palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Areca Palms grow well in Punta Gorda. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Areca Palms in Punta Gorda
Charlotte County sits in Zone 9B-10, making it slightly cooler than Cape Coral in winter. Cold-tolerant species like Queen Palm, Areca Palm, Podocarpus, and Viburnum are especially good choices here.
We plant areca palms across Punta Gorda, including these neighborhoods:
Areca Palm Prices Delivered to Punta Gorda
Straight from our current catalog (35-50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Areca Palm, 3 Gallon | $26 | $46 |
| Areca Palm, 7 Gallon | $47 | $87 |
| Areca Palm, 15 Gallon | $85 | $160 |
| Areca Palm, 25 Gallon | $180 | $330 |
Popular Areca Palm Varieties for Punta Gorda
Areca Palm Delivery & Installation in Punta Gorda
We deliver and install areca palms throughout Punta Gorda and Charlotte County. We serve Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Charlotte County. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule delivery.
Frequently Asked: Areca Palms in Punta Gorda
Do areca palms grow well in Punta Gorda, FL?+
Yes. Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda?+
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 Punta Gorda?+
The most-planted varieties in Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, areca palms throughout Punta Gorda and Charlotte 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 Punta Gorda?+
In Punta Gorda, 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.