Botanics - Palm, Cycad, Native, and Tree Product Listing

Acoelorrhaphe wrightii (Paurotis Palm) This Florida native is an excellent choice for poorly drained soils. It requires a large space due to its clustering habit and should be supplemented with extra manganese.

Adonidia merrillii - formerly Veitchia merrillii (Adonidia, Christmas Palm) A very popular palm which, because of its low typical height, is appropriate for many applications. Produces a beautiful, red colored fruit around Christmas, hence the name Christmas Palm.

Aiphanes caryotifolia This spiny palm is a slender species with a crown of bright green pinnate leaves. As well as being spiny, the leaf petioles are covered with a white powder. The inflorescence have fragrant flowers followed by brilliant red fruit.

Archontophoenix maxima Like all Archontophoenix, the bud of this palm must be protected while being transplanted. This species is the most massive of all Archontophoenix and is quite impressive.

Areca vestiaria The beautiful, orange colored crown shaft and soft, arching fronds make this palm irresistible for those sites that are warm and protected.

Arenga caudata This palm has distinctive wedge-shaped leaflets and an upright growth habit.The trunk is thin, elegant and Rhapis-like.The leaves are glossy green above and silvery-white beneath, providing a pleasant contrast when stirred by the wind. This is a clumping palm that likes shade.

Arenga englerii (Dwarf Sugar Palm) Great multiple stemmed specimen with wonderful texture and good cold hardiness. This palm is an excellent choice for foundation planting. Monocarpic.

Arenga tremula (Dwarf Sugar Palm) This trunkless, feathery leafed palm is naturally clumping. This palm looks much better when planted in the ground and will thrive if given a spot in light shade. Monocarpic.

Attalea cohune (American Oil Palm) The American Oil Palms slowly grow to quite large sizes requiring proper scale to be given. The long, featherlike leaves may reach lengths of up to 30' and stand upright while taking many years to develop a trunk. Equally impressive as a solitaire or group planting, these incredible palms prefer to avoid cooler winds and will benefit from extra irrigation.

Beccariophoenix madagascariensis (Manarano Palm) An extremely rare palm from Madagascar, the Manarano Palm has a solitaire trunk and large pinnate fronds to 15'. It prefers a protected area, some shade, and likes Hampshire Iron.

Bismarckia nobilis 'Silver Select^TM' (Silver Bismarck Palm) BUD HARDY TO LOW 20's Impressive silver palmate specimen. Ours are selected for their color. One of the most popular palms that we grow. We grow more of these than anyone in the U.S. and always have a good selection on hand. Can be difficult to move B&B! We select all of our Bismarckia's for color, hence 'Silver Select^TM'. Any rejections that do not meet our grade, we discount 50%.

Borassus flabellifer (Palmrya/Lontar Palm) A beautiful palm with rigid, silvery, palmate fronds and contrasting petioles and leaf bases. Take care in transplanting as this palm's roots do not like to be disturbed.

Carpentaria acuminata (Carpentaria Palm) Tall, slender and pinnate specimen. This palm is more suitable than most to a seaside planting but can be slightly cold sensitive.

Caryota mitis (Clustering Fishtail Palm) A vertical clustering and fast growing palm. This palm is used for vertical screening and as a specimen plant. Although monocarpic, new stems will replace the older dying sections.

Caryota spp. (Solitary Fishtail Palm) Dramatic, solitary palm, an excellent choice for vertical spaces. Monocarpic. Includes C. urnes. C. no, C. cumingii, and hybrids.

Caryota urens var. Himalayan The most cold hardy of all Caryota species and is indigenous to the foothills of the Himalayas. This beautiful, solitary species would be a wonderful addition to the landscape. Monocarpic.

Chamaedorea cataractarum (Cat Palm) Beautiful, small, dark green, clustering palm that requires moisture in full sun. This palm is quite cold hardy in South Florida and is good for foundation, hedge, or mass plantings.

Chamaedorea metallica (Miniature Fishtail Palm) A great understory palm, simple leaved with metallic cast to leaf. This palm is suitable for mass plantings or for pot culture. Our lowest light palm.

Chamaedorea seifrizii/Florida Hybrid (Bamboo Palm) One of the most popular Chamaedorea species, C. seifrizii will grow best in semi-shady conditions and is ideal for less fertile soils.

Chamaerops humilis (European Fan Palm) Variable in form and color, can be solitary or multiple specimen, prefers a dry site. A very cold-hardy palm.

Chamaerops humilis 'cerifera' (Silver European Fan Palm) Silver in color, this slow growing palm can be a solitary or multiple specimen and prefers a dry site. A very cold-hardy palm.

Chambeyronia hookeri (Red Feather Palm) A native of New Caledonian forests of low altitude and high rainfall, this palm does very well in our climate. It requires well-drained soil, and shade when young, after which it can take full sun. It has been noted as being quite cold-tolerant at Fairchild. It grows slowly, producing only four to five leaves a year. However, these are a brilliant red when newly expanded, a reward for patience. (Not every specimen has this trait.) It is a graceful plant, with a slender ringed trunk and an open crown of only a few arching fronds. The crownshaft is a bright ivory color. Flowers are pink to cream and the fruit is crimson.

Chambeyronia macrocarpa (Red Feather Palm) A native of New Caledonian forests of low altitude and high rainfall, this palm does very well in our climate. It requires well-drained soil, and shade when young, after which it can take full sun. It has been noted as being quite cold-tolerant at Fairchild. It grows slowly, producing only four to five leaves a year. However, these are a brilliant red when newly expanded, a reward for patience. (Not every specimen has this trait.) It is a graceful plant, with a slender ringed trunk and an open crown of only a few arching fronds. The crownshaft is a dark, lush green. Flowers are pink to cream and the fruit is crimson.

Coccothrinax argentata (Silver Palm)** Florida's silver palm. Native to Dade and Monroe county, this tough little palm is slow growing and deserving of more attention and use.

Coccothrinax borhidiana This is one of the most endangered Cuban palms that exist. When older, the trunk is 4-5" in diameter, it's leaves are not deeply divided, and appear to be arranged in a circular pattern. The crown of leaves is held very close and stiff with old leaves that are hanging down, giving it a petticoat appearance.

Coccothrinax crinita (Old Man Palm) One of our most unusual specimens with the trunk covered in hair like thatch. A must for serious palm collectors.

Coccothrinax miraguama (Miraguama Palm) Striking palm with rigid silver backed fronds. The small size lends itself well to group plantings.

Coccothrinax miraguama 'Arenicola' A member of our Cuban Coccothrinax collection. This plant was grown from wild collected seed and has an incredibly stiff leaf with a silver underside. Plant where it can be seen.

Coccothrinax miraguama 'Havanensis' A member of our Cuban Coccothrinax collection. This plant was grown from wild collected seed and has an incredibly stiff leaf with a silver underside. Plant where it can be seen.

Coccothrinax miraguama 'Macroglossa' A member of our Cuban Coccothrinax collection. This plant was grown from wild collected seed and has an incredibly stiff leaf with a silver underside. Plant where it can be seen.

Coccothrinax miraguama 'Roseocarpa' A member of our Cuban Coccothrinax collection. This plant was grown from wild collected seed and has an incredibly stiff leaf with a silver underside. Plant where it can be seen.

Coccothrinax spissa This member of the Coccothrinax genus has a remarkably broad trunk, slender pinnate leaves, and a slight silver hue on the underside of the leaves. It seems to be slightly faster growing than many of the other Coccothrinax species.

Cocos nucifera - Maypan (Maypan) A hybrid of Panama Tall and Malayan Dwarf, creating a disease resistant large Coconut from certified Jamaican seed nuts.

Copernicia gigas A very slow grower with large upright leaves. C. gigas is a wonderful additiion to any palm enthusiasts collection.

Copernicia macroglossa (Cuban Petticoat Palm) Unusual palm which retains old fronds giving it the name 'Petticoat Palm.' The slowest growing palm that we grow.

Copernicia prunifera (Carnauba Wax Palm) This beautiful member of the Copernicia genus has a more rapid growth rate than it's relatives and is more tolerant of poorly drained sites. The commercial source for carnauba wax.

Corypha umbraculifera (Talipot Palm) The Talipot Palm is known for it's huge leaf size and fantastic bloom. This magnificent palmate specimen is slow growing at a young age, but increases with time.

Crysophila stauracantha (Silver Star Palm) A beautiful, medium-sized, palmate palm with fronds that are largely segmented. This palm has downward angled root spines along the length of the trunk.

Cyrtostachys renda (Red Sealing Wax Palm) Considered one of the most beautiful palms in the world, quite cold sensitive. Possesses intense red coloration on the crownshaft and petioles.

Dictyosperma album (Princess/Hurricane Palm) A lovely species that is reminiscent of both the Howea and Archontophoenix in appearance without their limitations. This palm is quite durable and under used.

Dictyosperma album var. furfuraceae This beautiful palm is very similar to Dictyosperma album with the exception that its leaves tend to have a more drooping habit. A rare and beautiful additon to any palm garden.

Dypsis leptecheilos (Teddy Bear Palm) A beautiful specimen that requires water and wind protection for the best growth of this colorful palm. The crownshaft is covered with an attractive coat of rust-brown hairs.

Guihaia grossefibrosa This slow growing clumping palm is very cold hardy and has an impressive silver coloration on the underside of its palmate leaves. A fine collectors item.

Heterospathe elata (Sagisi Palm) Kentia like in appearance with newly emerging fronds that are dull reddish brown in color. In areas near Fairchild Tropical Garden this palm has become naturalized, showing its suitability for our area.

Howea fosteriana (Kentia) Though often used as an indoor plant, the Kentia Palm makes an impressive statement in the landscape, especially when planted in a grouping. Native to Lord Howe Island.

Hyophorbe lagenicaulis (Bottle Palm) This very popular palm has a swollen trunk that resembles a bottle shape. Its trunk color is typically green with red highlights.

Hyophorbe vershaffeltii (Spindle Palm) A better grower than the H. lagenicaulis. Its beauty is a little more subtle, with a beautifully colored crownshaft.

Hyphaene coriacea (Gingerbread/Duom Palm) The branching habit of this African palmate native is most unusual in the palm world. The fruit has been consumed for food in times of drought.

Latania lontaroides (Red Latan Palm) Striking silver palmate specimen, often confused with Bismarkia, although not reaching the eventual height.

Licuala grandis (Licuala Palm) Beautiful tropical palm with pleated,undivided,palmate fronds. This palm is an elegant addition to any tropical garden.

Licuala lauterbachii This small fan palm from New Guinea carries a large 3' fan leaf on large 5' petioles. The divided leaf may have 30 or more segments. Requires a protected spot in the shade.

Licuala peltata var sumawongii Beautiful tropical palm with pleated,undivided,palmate fronds. This palm is an elegant addition to any tropical garden.

Licuala ramsayii (Australian Fan Palm) A prized landscape specimen which gets quite large for the genus, requires a little shade and wind protection.

Livistona decipens (Ribbon Fan Palm) A palm we feel merits wider use with its deeply segmented fronds and large full crown makes it not only a very beautiful palm but a distinctive one.

Livistona rotundifolia (Footstool Palm) Though less cold hardy, this member of the Livistona genus is possibly the most beautiful. The leaves from nearly perect circles while the trunk has an intricate woven mat of fibers that eventually shed to reveal red ring scars.

Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island Date) The most statuesque of this genus. Requires adequate space for its scale. Requires post transplant spray.

Phoenix hybrid (Rupicola X Canariensis) This palm seems to have hybrid vigor insofar that it doesn't have any of the problems that many large Phoenix have in our subtropical climate.

Phoenix roebelenii (Pygmy Date Palm) The Pygmy Date Palm is incredibly versatile for use in the landscape and in planters. It has graceful weeping leaves, a slow growth habit, and is suitable for confined areas.

Phoenix rupicola (Cliff Date Palm) The most elegant of the Phoenix genus with a soft texture and graceful form. Not susceptible to lethal yellowing.

Pinanga kuhlii (Ivory Cane Palm) Beautiful understory palm that displays colorful emerging frond as well as inflorescence. This palm should be protected from cold and dry winds.

Pritchardia hillebrandii (Hawaiian Fan Palm) This smaller Pritchardia has a beautiful bluish-green tint to it's leaves and is covered in a light layer of wax with the heaviest concentrations below the leaves.

Pseudophoenix sargentii (Buccaneer Palm)** This is the rarest native palm, also one of the most beautiful and durable. Carefree and slow growing. A must for all South Florida palm lovers.

Pseudophoenix vinifera (Cherry Palm) This relative to our native Buccaneer Palm is from Haiti, has a broader trunk, and may someday grow to 30'. In its native habitat, juice is extracted from this palm to make wine. An exquisite addition to any collectors garden.

Ptychosperma species (clumping) The clumping variety of Ptychosperma is similar to a P. macarthurii, but with a slightly more durable leaf. This beatiful palm will do it's best in a spot protected from the wind.

Ravenea rivularis (Majesty Palm) Although it has high water and fertilizer needs, when their needs are met or dealt with via shade, this palm is stunning.

Rhapis excelsa (Lady Palm) A longtime favorite for both pot culture as well as in landscape use. With minimal care they will be around for years. At our prices, they are now available to all!

Rhapis multifida (Finger Palm) This palm is a stunning species of the Rhapis genus! The fronds are finely divided into an average of 25 segments and the stems are very thin creating a beautiful small palm for a special spot.

Sabal causiarum (Puerto Rican Hat Palm) This palm has a stocky grey trunk that reaches 30' tall. Once this palm is established it is very drought tolerant.

Sabal mauritiformis Very finely segmented leaves with "whitish" cast to bottom. This palm is not as cold hardy or as massive as other species of Sabal.

Satakentia liukenensis (Satake Palm) Beautiful Kentia-like palm with reddish mahogany colored crown shaft. Extremely rare in cultivation.

Serenoa repens sericeus** (Silver Saw Palmetto) An incredibly durable plant, now being appreciated for the beautiful palm that it is. Prefers to be kept dry in cultivation.

Syagrus romanzoffiana (Queen Palm, Cocos plumosa) We grow thousands of certified Queen Palms. This is a very popular urban palm throughout Florida.

Syagrus schizophylla (Arikury Palm) Great small palm with lots of character. Adapts well to either sun or shade sites. Also applicable for interior use.

Thrinax excelsa (Jamaican Thatch Palm) This Jamaican native is similar in appearance to T. radiata, however, its fronds are twice the size and somewhat flatter.

Thrinax morrisii (Silver Thatch Palm)** Tough as nails!!! Very salt, wind and drought tolerant. Great small palm with lots of character. Quite slow!

Thrinax radiata (Thatch Palm)** Another great small palm that doesn't have the silver on the underside of the frond. Not as slow as T. morrisi.

Veitchia species (~Joannis, ~~Macdanielsii, ~~~Montgomeryana) The Veitchias proved their collective mettle in Andrew 'Tough yet beautiful!'

Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) This specimen is highly prized for it's unusual growth habits. It loses it's spines with age and may have it's "stilt-like" roots up to 1m above the ground. Keep in a spot protected from the wind.

Wodyetia bifurcata (Foxtail Palm) Like many things worthwhile they need a little care to be their best. A beautiful palm that has become increasingly popular.

Zombia antillarum (Zombia Palm) This palm has unusual growth features. The trunks bear rings of downward pointing spines and leaf base stem fibers that are woven into a covering that completely envelopes the trunk. The drooping fronds are divided into segments which are light green above and silvery beneath.

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