Different types of palm trees can be categorized in a variety of ways. Which type are you interested in finding out more about?
When you say types of palm trees, are you thinking of species? Because there are many of those! Over 2700!!
You'll find good info on Many Species all through here. Stuff you'd want to know. Even unusual things you may learn.
Or are you thinking of looking for palm trees that fit certain guidelines to assist you in your purchase? Evaluating types of palm trees for successful growing in your area will definitely be helpful.
Come on in to see what we've gathered to help you out!
Types of Palm Trees
Choose which characteristics for different types of palm trees you're interested in:
(OR scroll on down to see all kinds of varieties!)
Ahhhh - The Sun Shining Through the Palms. What a Life!!
Do you live in a really sunny climate? Where the mostly sun shines nearly every day.
I know we do. Often, we wake up & there's not a cloud in the sky! Cuz we live in Tucson Arizona. In the Sonoran Desert, where many different types of palm trees now grow.
Do you live in a Desert Climate that sun-loving types of palms thrive in?
Or maybe you're in the tropics? We've been to Florida. Where St. Petersburg historically advertised their newspaper was free if there's no sun that day!
The Evening Independent Newspaper Free When it Rained in St. Petersburg FL In 76 Years of the Promotion, Free Newspapers Were Given Out 296 Times!
Or maybe you live in a colder climate, where palm trees aren't inclined to grow. Yet it's possible, when finding the right species, if you live in a place where Palms Can Grow.
Take a look at all of the possibilities!
Different Types of Palm Trees for Full Sun
Blue Hesper Palm - Brahea armata, Baja California native.
Slowly grows as high as 40 feet, in Zone 9B-11!
Needs dryer, alkaline soils.
Yellow bisexual flowers flow through the 15' long inflorescence.
Macaw Palm - Acrocomia aculeata, native to Martinique & Dominica. You gotta watch out! It's well armed! Has nasty trunk & frond spines.
Likes sunny weather. Prefers mostly dry, sandy soil. But not too fussy.
Grows slowly to 30' high. For Zones 10A-11.
Palm collector aficionados are very interested in this one.
Small Palm Trees
Looking around for different types of palm trees for Landscaping Ideas? Though most palms aren't little, Small Types of Palm Trees can be found. Small for a palm is about 20 feet (six meters) maximum growth.
See if these suit your needs.
Full Sun with Drought Tolerance
Zombie Palm - Little by little up to 15' (4.5 meters) in Zones 10B-11
Zombia antillarum may make you run from it! Problem: its spiny trunk.
It likes to cluster densely. Yet makes some artistic beauty.
Don't let its roots get soggy, that would be bad news!
Different Types of Palm Trees With Low Maintenance
Low maintenance small & large palm trees are types of palms people often like. They don't want lots of Landscaping Around the Palm to be tedious! Adding to the home's general task workload.
Are there different types of palm trees in that category?
It's best to think about categories of Palm Tree Maintenance first. Then go from there.
PALM TREE TRIMMING
Consider that palms with crownshafts (leaf base with packed-in pinnate fronds) don't need pruning. Dead fronds fall off on their own (but in their own timeframe).
Saves you paying landscape companies to prune.
You'll have to remove them from the ground. Or hire a local youngster to do it!
You can Prune Palms Yourself, but be cautious. Consider this when planting tall palms.
Palm Tree Pruning from a Bucket Lift: Yearly Task for Many Tall Palms. The Safest Way for Tall Palms.
Easy Care palms with NO crownshaft are:
Teddy Bear Palm:Dypsis leptocheilos gets 20-30 ft. tall, for Zones 10/11. Medium watering schedule. Needs sun & space.
Seashore Palm:Allagoptera arenaria is a beach-lover. Easily does well in well-drained soil. Only to 8' tall, so simple access when needed.
Think about small species, where you can easily remove dead fronds yourself. Consider if they're the clumping kind. Cuz then, added yearly pruning could be needed.
Suggestions:
Chinese Needle Palm:Guihaia argyrata slowly gets to 8 ft.
Zones 9-11, some 8b.
Needs aren't exorbitant! Fairly flexible all around.
Dwarf Rock Palm:Brahea moorei is good for Zones 8-11, pretty versatile. 4-6 ft. Chalky white frond underside. Hardy, but don't leave it chilled unprotected for long! Not commonly found.
FRUIT MESSINESS
A problem can be picking up after falling fruit. The worst are the fleshy types. Will you be eating the fruit anyway?
Best tips to avoid fruit mess:
Trim off inflorescences before flowers bloom to cut back on fruit production.
Or after blooming completes to prune all stalks off
Totally cut off infructescences before fleshy fruit begins dropping. Won't harm the palm tree!
What Happens When These Ripen & Drop From the Palm?
PEST/HEALTH PROBLEMS
It's best for different types of palm trees you consider to be resistant to plant pests & illness. To avoid worrisome, regular treatment & prevention routines.
Six Orders of the Animal Kingdom's Insecta class have species problematic for some palms. Included in these are grasshoppers, crickets, walking-sticks, thrips, true bugs, leaf/planthoppers, aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, beetles, caterpillars & mites.
You get a new palm planted in your yard or garden! Yay!!
It's just a little tyke. Then you begin watching it grow. It's soooo slow!
Is It Taller Yet??
BEFORE THAT HAPPENS!
Are you impatient to see that wonderful palm tree at a good height? To be recognized around the neighborhood. Bringing that breezy airy calm to your property's aura!
Think of these different types of palm trees that grow more quickly.
Areca Nut Palm:Areca catechu only tolerates the warmth of Zone 11 & some 10B.
Give it what it needs & it happily gets to 50'.
Full sun, can do slight shade. Regular water into loamy acidic earth. But don't let it continuously slosh in moisture either.
Miniature palm trees are those that grow to a maximum height of 20 feet. Multiple choices among this group.
When you look for a miniature palm tree, think of your Hardiness Zone first. Then go from there: evaluating each for the palm's particular needs, ease of care & look.
Some are suitable as indoor palm trees.
Here are some to consider:
Buccaneer Palm:Pseudophoenix sargentii is suited for Zones 10B-11.
Caribbean & Keys native, slowly maxing out at 10'.
Palm tree fruit are sweet edible delights. But many aren't - they're inedible palm fruit. Well animals may like palm fruit. Which palm fruit is edible?