Pinellas County · USDA Zone 10a
Windmill Palms in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, and windmill palms require a minimum of Zone 7b. Windmill 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 Windmill 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 windmill palms across St. Petersburg, including these neighborhoods:
Popular Windmill Palm Varieties for St. Petersburg
Windmill Palm Delivery & Installation in St. Petersburg
We deliver and install windmill 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: Windmill Palms in St. Petersburg
Do windmill palms grow well in St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg?+
The most-planted varieties in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, windmill 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 windmill palms in St. Petersburg?+
In St. Petersburg, 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.