Manatee County · USDA Zone 9b
Sabal Palms in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Florida's official state tree. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and hurricane-resistant, the toughest palm that grows from Key West to Jacksonville.
About Sabal Palms
Florida's official state tree. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and hurricane-resistant, the toughest palm that grows from Key West to Jacksonville.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and sabal palms require a minimum of Zone 8a. Sabal Palms are an excellent choice for Lakewood Ranch, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Sabal Palms in Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is USDA Zone 9b, and its position several miles inland from the Gulf means winter nights run cooler than Sarasota or Bradenton proper. Frost on open lawns and lakefront lots is a real possibility a few times each winter, so we favor Queen, Sylvester, Mule and Pindo palms and hardy hedges like Podocarpus and Viburnum. Salt is not a factor here, which opens up Magnolia, Crape Myrtle and other flowering trees.
We plant sabal palms across Lakewood Ranch, including these neighborhoods:
Sabal Palm Delivery & Installation in Lakewood Ranch
We deliver and install sabal palms throughout Lakewood Ranch and Manatee County. We deliver and install throughout Lakewood Ranch, including ZIP codes 34202, 34211 and 34240. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Sabal Palms in Lakewood Ranch
Do sabal palms grow well in Lakewood Ranch, FL?+
Yes. Lakewood Ranch is in USDA Zone 9b, and sabal palms need a minimum of Zone 8a. Florida's official state tree. Cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and hurricane-resistant, the toughest palm that grows from Key West to Jacksonville.
What are the best sabal palm varieties for Lakewood Ranch?+
The most-planted varieties in Lakewood Ranch include Sabal palmetto, Cabbage Palm. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver sabal palms to Lakewood Ranch, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, sabal palms throughout Lakewood Ranch and Manatee 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 sabal palms in Lakewood Ranch?+
In Lakewood Ranch, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Sabal Palms can be planted year-round in Zone 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.