Sarasota County · USDA Zone 9b
Windmill Palms in Venice, 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 Venice
Venice is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and windmill palms require a minimum of Zone 7b. Windmill Palms are an excellent choice for Venice, your zone is well above the minimum requirement, so these plants will thrive here year-round with minimal cold protection.
Growing Windmill Palms in Venice
Venice is USDA Zone 9b, warmer on Venice Island and along the Intracoastal than in South Venice and inland toward I-75. Most winters pass without a hard freeze, but a light frost is possible away from the water, so we lean on cold-hardy palms and hedges here. Plantings on the island and Casey Key also need to handle salt spray and Gulf wind.
We plant windmill palms across Venice, including these neighborhoods:
Popular Windmill Palm Varieties for Venice
Windmill Palm Delivery & Installation in Venice
We deliver and install windmill palms throughout Venice and Sarasota County. We deliver and install in Venice, South Venice, Nokomis and Osprey, including ZIP codes 34285, 34292, 34293, 34275 and 34229. Call (239) 799-5594 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Windmill Palms in Venice
Do windmill palms grow well in Venice, FL?+
Yes. Venice 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 Venice?+
The most-planted varieties in Venice 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 Venice, FL?+
Yes. We deliver, or deliver and plant, windmill palms throughout Venice 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 Venice?+
In Venice, 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.