Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Pygmy Date Palms in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater
Clearwater is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and pygmy date palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Pygmy Date Palms grow well in Clearwater. Your zone comfortably supports this plant, though occasional cold snaps may require temporary protection for younger specimens.
Growing Pygmy Date 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 pygmy date palms across Clearwater, including these neighborhoods:
Pygmy Date Palm Prices Delivered to Clearwater
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Tampa Bay 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Date Palm, 15 Gallon | $85 | $160 |
Popular Pygmy Date Palm Varieties for Clearwater
Pygmy Date Palm Delivery & Installation in Clearwater
We deliver and install pygmy date 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: Pygmy Date Palms in Clearwater
Do pygmy date palms grow well in Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. Clearwater is in USDA Zone 10a, 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 Clearwater?+
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 Clearwater?+
The most-planted varieties in Clearwater 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 Clearwater, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, pygmy date 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 pygmy date palms in Clearwater?+
In Clearwater, 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 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.