Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Sabal Palms in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and sabal palms require a minimum of Zone 8a. Sabal 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 Sabal 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 sabal palms across St. Petersburg, including these neighborhoods:
Sabal Palm Delivery & Installation in St. Petersburg
We deliver and install sabal 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: Sabal Palms in St. Petersburg
Do sabal palms grow well in St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. St. Petersburg is in USDA Zone 10a, 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 St. Petersburg?+
The most-planted varieties in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, sabal 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 sabal palms in St. Petersburg?+
In St. Petersburg, 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 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.