Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Pindo Palms in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater
Clearwater is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and pindo palms require a minimum of Zone 8a. Pindo Palms are an excellent choice for Clearwater, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Pindo Palms in Clearwater
Clearwater is USDA Zone 10a along the beach and the Intracoastal, with the Gulf holding winter lows a few degrees above inland Pinellas and Pasco. Frost is uncommon near the water, but neighborhoods east toward Countryside, Safety Harbor and the interior of Palm Harbor can see a cold night or two, so we place tender tropicals with care. Beach and bayfront lots need salt-tolerant, wind-tolerant plants, which is where Sabal Palms, Clusia and Bougainvillea shine.
We plant pindo palms across Clearwater, including these neighborhoods:
Pindo Palm Delivery & Installation in Clearwater
We deliver and install pindo palms throughout Clearwater and Pinellas County. We deliver and install in Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor and Palm Harbor, including ZIP codes 33755, 33756, 33759, 33761, 33763, 33767, 34698, 34695, 34683 and 34684. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Pindo Palms in Clearwater
Do pindo palms grow well in Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. Clearwater is in USDA Zone 10a, 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 Clearwater?+
The most-planted varieties in Clearwater 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 Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pindo palms throughout Clearwater and Pinellas 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 Clearwater?+
In Clearwater, 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 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.