Wodyetia bifurcata - Foxtail Palm - A medium sized palm, graceful, feathery foliage, shaped like a foxtail. Full sun or part                                                                                                                             shade, even moisture.

Phoenix roebellinii - Pygmy Date Palm - A "miniature" palm, growth up to approximately 15 feet, relatively slow growth. Used as an accent palm, in                                                                                              containers, or in the landscape. Medium moisture requirements.                                     

Carpentaria acuminata - Carpentaria Palm - Rapid growth rate, to over 30 feet. Very sturdy, provides good shade. Medium salt tolerance, versatile. 

Bismarkia nobilis - Bismark Palm - One of the most majestic and sturdy of all palms. Large silver fan leaf. Growth to 25' or more. Large.  

Archontophoenix alexandrae - Alexander Palm - Slender and tall. Nice when several are planted together. Growth up to 30 feet or more over time.

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Note:   Palms are listed in BOTANICAL order

Caryota mitis - Fishtail Palm - A clumping palm, use in full sun or full shade. Seeds may be irritating to some people's skin. If so, remove them before they mature.  

Chamadorea elegans - Neantha Bella Palm - A  very small growing palm, maybe to 5 feet. Prefers some shade. Clumping.

Chamaedorea 'Florida Hybrid' - Bamboo Palm - Flowers are FRAGRANT. Growth to about 8 feet, clumping. Spreads by seed. Trunks are similar to Bamboo.                                              

Chrysalidocarpus lutescens - Areca Palm - Golden cane palm, good screen. Clumping growth habit. Likes moisture.

Cocos nucifera - Coconut Palm - Several varieties available, dwarf and tall, green and golden. EDIBLE. Salt and wind tolerant.

Dypsis decaryi - Triangle Palm - Crown grows in a triangular shape. Use in full sun or part shade, prefers some moisture. Slow growth.    

Howea fosteriana - Kentia Palm - One of the highest quality palms. When used in the landscape, partial shade is best. Moderate to high moisture.         

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis - Bottle Palm - A very sturdy palm, with a trunk that is large at the base getting thinner at the top. Hence 'bottle' name. Growth                                                                                        to 20 feet+. SALT tolerant.

Hyophorbe verschaffeltii - Spindle Palm - Prefers some shade. Moderate moisture. Very hardy, wind tolerant. Trunk shaped like a spindle.       

Licuala grandis - Licuala Palm - A small, slow growing palm. Recommended for the collector rather than the beginner. Very sensitive.

Livistona chinensis - Chinese Fan - Commonly used as a filler palm near houses, but this is NOT recommended. They tend to become too large, as they can grow                                                                  to 40 feet or more.

Phoenix canariensis - Date Palm - A majestic, large growing palm, EDIBLE fruits. Medium to low moisture requirements. Use in containers, or in the

                                                            landscape. Growth to 60 feet or more. Succeptible to disease.          

Rhapis excelsa - Lady Palm - A small, elegant, clumping palm, growth to about 8 feet. Best in partial shade.

Sabal dominguensis - Sabal Palm - Relatively uncommon in The Bahamas. Large, slow growth, up to 40 feet or more.

Syagrus romanzoffiana - Queen Palm - Large growth, relatively fast. Medium moisture requirements. Full sun or part shade. Use in containers or in the                                                                                        landscape. Do not plant near power lines.

Washingtonia robusta - Washingtonia Palm - A large, fast growing palm, up to 80 feet in 20 years. Very strong and wind tolerant.

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This page was last updated: July 7, 2008