Palm Fact Sheets
June 12, 2016
Bismarckia nobilis Native to Madagascar, the Bismarck Palm makes a big impact in any landscape. With mature heights ranging between thirty to sixty feet and spreads […]
June 11, 2016
Copernicia alba The slow growing Caranday, or Wax Palm, is an often overlooked member of the Copernicia family that can make a high impact both indoors […]
June 10, 2016
Livistona chinensis The slow growing, Chinese Fan Palm, or Livistonia chinesis, originates from southern Japan and China. It is also known by names such as the […]
June 9, 2016
Chamaerops humilis The slow growing European Fan Palm, often called the Mediterranean Fan Palm, is an ideal palm for commercial or residential landscapes’. It not only […]
June 9, 2016
X Butiagrus nabonnandii The Mule Palm is a rare hybrid cross between a Butia capitata and Syagrus romanzoffiana. This palm, just like the mule animal, is […]
June 9, 2016
Rhapidophyllum hystrix The Needle Palm, a perennial shrub, is native to the southeastern UnitedStates. A cold-hardy palm and tolerant of drought, the Needle Palmis adaptable to […]
June 8, 2016
Acoelorrhaphe wrightii A native of South America, the Paurotis Palm is known as the Everglades Palm because of its natural proliferation throughout the Florida Everglades. Though […]
June 7, 2016
Butia capitata The Pindo Palm is a medium-sized palm and a popular landscaping plant due to its superior tolerance to cold, drought, salt and pests compared […]
June 6, 2016
Butia capitata This fast growing, single-trunked palm is crowned by a head of soft, bright green, glossy leaves that grow upward more than outward, forming a […]
June 5, 2016
Phoenix reclinata Native of Senegal, a country in the northeastern part of sub-Saharan Africa, Reclinata is a beautiful and fairly unusual palm that grow in huge […]
June 4, 2016
Livistona decipiens The Ribbon Palm is a very graceful palm with a weeping look to it. Native to the east coast of Queensland, Australia, it received […]
June 3, 2016
Phoenix roebelenii The Roebelenii palm, also known as Miniature Date Palm or Pygmy Date Palm, is an attractive slow growing dwarf palm. They are typically grown […]
June 2, 2016
Phoenix rupicola Known as one of the easiest palms to grow, the Rupicola Palm, commonly known as the Cliff Date Palm, is originally from the foothills […]
May 2, 2016
Sabal minor The The Sabal Minor, also known as the Dwarf Palmetto, is a fan palm evergreen valued for its hardiness and tropical appearance. This Florida […]
May 1, 2016
Serenoa repens ‘Green’ The Saw Palmetto ‘Green’ is known for growing wild in Florida’s natural landscape; however, it is also a common plant for home landscapes […]
May 1, 2016
Serenoa repens ‘Silver’ The Saw Palmetto ‘Silver’ is the less common variety of Saw Palmetto, acting as a unique addition to a landscape with its silver-green […]
February 2, 2016
Phoenix sylvestris The Sylvester Palm is commonly known by many names, such as the Silver Date Palm, Sugar Date Palm and Wild Date Palm. This popular […]
January 1, 2016
Washingtonia robusta The Washingtonia or Mexican Fan Palm is commonly seen around 40 to 50 feet but capable of reaching heights of up to 80 feet, […]
April 1, 2015
Trachycarpus fortunei The Windmill Palm is an attractive palm which sports a compact crown with large, fan-like, green foliage. It has distinctive, hairy, black fibers covering […]
Detailed horticultural information about palms grown at Cherrylake including hardy range, mature height and spread, growth rate, ornamental characteristics and optimal growing environment.