Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Pindo Palms in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and pindo palms require a minimum of Zone 8a. Pindo Palms are an excellent choice for St. Petersburg, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Pindo Palms in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is USDA Zone 10a, surrounded by Tampa Bay and the Gulf, which is why the city can grow Foxtail Palms, Clusia and other tropicals that struggle a few miles inland. Hard freezes are rare, though a cold snap can nip tender plants in the interior neighborhoods away from the water. On the beaches and along the bay, salt spray and wind are the bigger challenge, and we plant material that handles both.
We plant pindo palms across St. Petersburg, including these neighborhoods:
Pindo Palm Delivery & Installation in St. Petersburg
We deliver and install pindo palms throughout St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. We deliver and install throughout St. Petersburg, including ZIP codes 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33707, 33710, 33712 and 33713, plus St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island 33706. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Pindo Palms in St. Petersburg
Do pindo palms grow well in St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
The most-planted varieties in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pindo palms throughout St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
In St. Petersburg, 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.