Sarasota County · USDA Zone 9b
Areca Palms in Venice, 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 Venice
Venice is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and areca palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Areca Palms can grow in Venice, 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 Areca Palms in Venice
Venice is USDA Zone 9b, warmer on Venice Island and along the Intracoastal than in South Venice and inland toward I-75. Most winters pass without a hard freeze, but a light frost is possible away from the water, so we lean on cold-hardy palms and hedges here. Plantings on the island and Casey Key also need to handle salt spray and Gulf wind.
We plant areca palms across Venice, including these neighborhoods:
Areca Palm Prices Delivered to Venice
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 Venice
We deliver and install areca palms throughout Venice and Sarasota County. We deliver and install in Venice, South Venice, Nokomis and Osprey, including ZIP codes 34285, 34292, 34293, 34275 and 34229. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Areca Palms in Venice
Do areca palms grow well in Venice, FL?+
Yes. Venice is in USDA Zone 9b, 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 Venice?+
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 Venice?+
The most-planted varieties in Venice 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 Venice, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, areca palms throughout Venice 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 Venice?+
In Venice, 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 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.