Florida brings to mind images of clear blue skies, the vast open sea, shimmering white sand, and magnificent Palm trees with branches swaying in the state’s warm winds. Florida’s Palm trees are undeniably one of the state’s most iconic features. It is the state’s passion for these that has led multiple nurseries to offer Palm trees for sale. A benefit to Florida dwellers is the state’s warm tropical climate that makes it the best choice for growing palm trees. If you happen to be living in Florida and are a Palm tree enthusiast, there is a wide range of alternatives you can choose from.

Palm trees are an excellent choice for landscaping. Did you know that there are around 2600 species of Palm trees all over the world? The range of size, shape, and colors of these wonderful trees will truly astound you. And now you have the opportunity to grow one of them in your tropical garden, thanks to Florida’s awesome soil and the sun! Lucky you!

But again, going through all the 2600 species to realize which one you love the best, is going to take a lifetime. To make your task easier, I have compiled a list of the 10 most amazing Palm trees species that will grow perfectly in Florida’s sunny climate, and add a whole new level of aesthetic appeal to your garden!

Areca Palm Tree  ( scientific name: Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)

Commonly known as Golden Feather Palm, Yellow Palm,  Cane Palm, Areca Palm, or Butterfly Palm. These are native to Madagascar. These can grow up to 20 ft tall and has a smooth silver trunk.

Bottle Palm Tree ( scientific name: Hyophorbe lagenicaulis)

Commonly known as Bottle Palm, these are native to the Mascarene islands. These have a solitary trunk that is around 2 ft in diameter. It has a green crown shaft at the top and has ring scars on it. The tree gets its name from its bottle-shaped gray colored self-cleaning trunk.

Bismarck Palm Tree ( scientific name: Bismarckia nobilis)

Commonly known as  Bismarck Palm, these are native to Madagascar and is also the most popular fan palm tree. These have a smooth grey trunk with waxy palmate leaves that can grow up to the length of 10 ft.

Carpentaria Palm Tree ( scientific name: Carpentaria acuminata)

Commonly known as the Carpentaria Palm, these are native to Australia’s rainforests. These can grow up to 20-30 ft tall and 5-10 ft wide.

Coconut Palm Tree ( scientific name: Cocos nucifera)

Commonly known as the Coconut Palm, these are native to the South Pacific and The Malay Archipelago. The trunk is slightly swollen at the base and has a smooth gray trunk marked with old leaf scars. It has feather-shaped leaves that can grow up to 18 feet in length.

Chinese Fan Palm Tree ( scientific name: Livistona chinensis)

Commonly known as the Fountain Palm, Chinese Fan Palm, and Chinese Fountain Palm, these are native to Australia’s rainforests. These can grow up to 20-30 ft tall and 5-10 ft wide.

Lady Palm Tree ( scientific name: Rhapis excelsa)

Commonly known as the Aristocratic Lady Palm, and Lady Palm, these are native to southeast China. It has fan-shaped leaves that are divided into 4-10 sections.

Kentia Palm Tree ( scientific name: Howea forsteriana)

Commonly known as the Paradise Palm, Sentry Palm, and Kentia Palm, these are native to the Lord Howe’s Island. Their elegant design makes it the top choice for indoor palm trees. The tree can grow up to 20 ft in height.

Mexican Fan Palm Tree ( scientific name: Washingtonia robusta)

Commonly known as the Washington palm, Lipstick Palm, Mexican Fan Palm, and Skyduster, these are native to the deserts of Mexico. It can grow up to a height of 50 ft.

Lipstick Palm Tree ( scientific name: Cyrtostachys renda)

Commonly known as the Red Sealing Wax Palm, Lipstick Palm, and Sealing Wax Palm, these are native to the island of Sumatra and Malaysia. Its most striking feature is its orange/red crown shaft. These have a swollen base and are slender and smooth.

Other popular palm trees include the Saw Palmetto Palm Tree, the Queen Palm Tree, the Windmill Palm Tree, the Royal Palm Tree and the Sago Palm Tree. The beauty of these trees can be quite tempting, I would suggest selecting the one that suits your budget and time availability the best.