Hillsborough County · USDA Zone 9b
Pindo Palms in Apollo Beach, FL
Cold-hardy and fruit-bearing. Pindo Palms produce edible jelly palm fruit and handle North Florida winters with ease.
About Pindo Palms
Cold-hardy and fruit-bearing. Pindo Palms produce edible jelly palm fruit and handle North Florida winters with ease.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and pindo palms require a minimum of Zone 8a. Pindo Palms are an excellent choice for Apollo Beach, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Pindo Palms in Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach is USDA Zone 9b, with the open water of Tampa Bay keeping the canal-front lots noticeably warmer on cold nights than Ruskin, Sun City Center and Wimauma to the south and east. Waterfront plantings need salt and wind tolerance, so Sabal, Sylvester and Canary Island Date palms and Bougainvillea are the go-to choices there. Inland, frost is a fact of life a few nights each winter, and cold-hardy hedges and shade trees outperform tender tropicals.
We plant pindo palms across Apollo Beach, including these neighborhoods:
Pindo Palm Delivery & Installation in Apollo Beach
We deliver and install pindo palms throughout Apollo Beach and Hillsborough County. We deliver and install in Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Sun City Center and Wimauma, including ZIP codes 33572, 33570, 33573 and 33598. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Pindo Palms in Apollo Beach
Do pindo palms grow well in Apollo Beach, FL?+
Yes. Apollo Beach is in USDA Zone 9b, and pindo palms need a minimum of Zone 8a. Cold-hardy and fruit-bearing. Pindo Palms produce edible jelly palm fruit and handle North Florida winters with ease.
What are the best pindo palm varieties for Apollo Beach?+
The most-planted varieties in Apollo Beach include Butia capitata, Jelly Palm. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver pindo palms to Apollo Beach, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pindo palms throughout Apollo Beach and Hillsborough 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 pindo palms in Apollo Beach?+
In Apollo Beach, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Pindo Palms can be planted year-round in Zone 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.