Lee County · USDA Zone 10b
Pygmy Date Palms in Captiva, FL
The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
About Pygmy Date Palms
The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Captiva
Captiva is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b, and pygmy date palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Pygmy Date Palms are an excellent choice for Captiva, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Pygmy Date Palms in Captiva
Captiva is USDA Zone 10b with full Gulf exposure. All plantings must be salt and wind tolerant. Native species perform best in this challenging but beautiful coastal environment.
We plant pygmy date palms across Captiva, including these neighborhoods:
Pygmy Date Palm Prices Delivered to Captiva
Straight from our current catalog (40-55 minutes from our nursery (plus causeway)). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Date Palm, 15 Gallon | $85 | $160 |
Popular Pygmy Date Palm Varieties for Captiva
Pygmy Date Palm Delivery & Installation in Captiva
We deliver and install pygmy date palms throughout Captiva and Lee County. Order plants for delivery to Captiva today!
Frequently Asked: Pygmy Date Palms in Captiva
Do pygmy date palms grow well in Captiva, FL?+
Yes. Captiva is in USDA Zone 10b, and pygmy date palms need a minimum of Zone 9b. The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
How much does it cost to install a pygmy date palm in Captiva?+
Our catalog prices for pygmy date palms run $85 delivered for the smallest size we stock up to $160 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 pygmy date palm varieties for Captiva?+
The most-planted varieties in Captiva include Phoenix roebelenii, Multi-trunk specimens. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver pygmy date palms to Captiva, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pygmy date palms throughout Captiva and Lee 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 pygmy date palms in Captiva?+
In Captiva, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Pygmy Date Palms can be planted year-round in Zone 10b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.