Palms

Butia capitata PINDO PALM, JELLY PALM
The blue-green color of the fronds along with this palms' cold hardiness make it a superb choice. This is a feather palm that can reach 10-15' high with a 12-15' spread. Fronds measure 4-6 inches long and are a blue-green color. The flowers of this palm are followed by small, yellow, edible fruits that can be used to make jelly. USDA: 8-10 Sunset: 8, 9, 12-28

Chamaerops humilis MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM
This palm can withstand extreme cold, heat, wind, poor soil, and seashore conditions. Mediterranean Fan Palm is a slow growing, medium size fan palm. Palm clumps readily and can reach 20' high with a 20-25' spread. Fronds are 2-3 feet across and are blue green. Trunk is covered in brown matted hair that persists. Palm can also exhibit drought tolerance once established. USDA: 8-11 Sunset: 4-31

Phoenix reclinata SENEGAL DATE PALM
This palm had a slender, matted trunk that carries a large crown of fronds. A clumping, feather palm by nature the Senegal Date Palm can grow up to 30-40' high with a slightly wider spread. Fronds can measure 15' long and are dark green in color. This palm requires ample room to look its best. USDA: 9-11 Sunset: 23-27

Phoenix robelenii PIGMY DATE PALM
The small size of this palm make it perfect for residential landscapes. A feather palm that reaches 10' high and wide. Fronds measure 3-5 feet long and are a dark, glossy green color with a soft texture. This is one of the most widely used palms in all of the United States . USDA: 10-11 Sunset: 23-27

Seaforthia elegans ( Archontophoenix cunninghamiana ) KING PALM
The handsome trunk and rigid green fronds make this palm a fine choice. This is a feather palm that usually grows to 30' high with a spread of 10', but can grow to near 50'. Fronds are 8-10 feet long and dull green in color. Fronds are also shed from trunk cleanly when dead requiring no pruning. One of the best, formal looking palms on the market today. USDA: 10-11 Sunset: 21-24

Syagrus romanzoffiana (Cocos plumose) QUEEN PALM
The soft, full appearance of this palm makes this a popular choice for many landscape. The Queen Palm is a solitary feather palm that can reach 50' high with a spread of 25'. Glossy green fronds measure 10-15' in length. White flowers appear in the spring followed by orange fruits in the fall. The most widely used palm in Southern Californian landscaping. USDA: 10-11 Sunset: 21-25

Trachycarpus fortunei (Chamaerops excelsa) WINDMILL PALM
One of the most cold hardy palms, but can also withstand heat and exhibits drought tolerance once established. This medium size, solitary fan palm usually grows to 20-30' high. Fronds are 2-3' wide and have stalks that are 18 inches to 1 foot long. Thick, brown fibers cover a trunk that tends to be thicker at the top than the bottom. USDA: 8-10 Sunset: 4-24, 26-31

Washingtonia robusta MEXICAN FAN PALM
A tall, graceful palm that sways with the breeze. This is a solitary fan palm that can reach 80-100' high with a spread of 8'. Fronds are 4-6' wide and are bright green. The fronds persist on trunk after dying, but when cut away reveal a handsome brown trunk. A native to California 's desert making it drought tolerant once established. USDA: 8-11 Sunset: 8 -30