Sarasota County · USDA Zone 10a
Windmill Palms in Sarasota, FL
The most cold-hardy palm tree available. Windmill Palms survive freezing temperatures and look great from Pensacola to Miami.
About Windmill Palms
The most cold-hardy palm tree available. Windmill Palms survive freezing temperatures and look great from Pensacola to Miami.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Sarasota
Sarasota is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and windmill palms require a minimum of Zone 7b. Windmill Palms are an excellent choice for Sarasota, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Windmill Palms in Sarasota
Sarasota is USDA Zone 10a along the coast, with Sarasota Bay and the Gulf moderating winter lows on the keys and near downtown. Neighborhoods farther inland can see a light frost in a cold winter, so cold-hardy palms like Queen, Sylvester and Canary Island Date are the safe choice there. On Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key, salt spray and wind decide what thrives.
We plant windmill palms across Sarasota, including these neighborhoods:
Popular Windmill Palm Varieties for Sarasota
Windmill Palm Delivery & Installation in Sarasota
We deliver and install windmill palms throughout Sarasota and Sarasota County. We deliver and install throughout Sarasota, including ZIP codes 34231, 34232, 34233, 34234, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239 and 34242, plus Longboat Key 34228. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Windmill Palms in Sarasota
Do windmill palms grow well in Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. Sarasota is in USDA Zone 10a, and windmill palms need a minimum of Zone 7b. The most cold-hardy palm tree available. Windmill Palms survive freezing temperatures and look great from Pensacola to Miami.
What are the best windmill palm varieties for Sarasota?+
The most-planted varieties in Sarasota include Trachycarpus fortunei, Chinese Windmill Palm. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver windmill palms to Sarasota, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, windmill palms throughout Sarasota and Sarasota 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 windmill palms in Sarasota?+
In Sarasota, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Windmill Palms can be planted year-round in Zone 10a with consistent watering during the first 90 days.