Hillsborough County · USDA Zone 9b
Windmill Palms in Tampa, 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 Tampa
Tampa is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and windmill palms require a minimum of Zone 7b. Windmill Palms are an excellent choice for Tampa, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Windmill Palms in Tampa
Tampa is USDA Zone 9b, with a milder microclimate along Bayshore Boulevard, Davis Islands and the rest of the bayfront than in Carrollwood, New Tampa or the county to the north. A few frosty nights each winter are normal inland, so Queen, Sylvester, Canary Island Date and Pindo palms are the reliable choices, with Foxtail and other tender palms reserved for protected bayside spots. Salt spray only matters right on the bay; most Tampa lots can grow the full range of hardy hedges and flowering trees.
We plant windmill palms across Tampa, including these neighborhoods:
Popular Windmill Palm Varieties for Tampa
Windmill Palm Delivery & Installation in Tampa
We deliver and install windmill palms throughout Tampa and Hillsborough County. We deliver and install throughout Tampa, including ZIP codes 33602, 33604, 33606, 33609, 33611, 33618, 33624, 33626, 33629 and 33647. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Windmill Palms in Tampa
Do windmill palms grow well in Tampa, FL?+
Yes. Tampa is in USDA Zone 9b, 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 Tampa?+
The most-planted varieties in Tampa 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 Tampa, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, windmill palms throughout Tampa and Hillsborough 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 Tampa?+
In Tampa, 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 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.
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