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Palm and Cycads

High Quality Palm and Cycads


Palm and Cycads
Palms and cycads, while visually similar with their large, fan-like leaves and tall trunks, are not closely related botanically. Palms are flowering plants (angiosperms) and belong to the family Arecaceae, while cycads are gymnosperms and belong to the family Cycadaceae. A key difference is that cycads produce seeds in cones, whereas palms produce flowers that lead to fruit containing seeds.

Majestic Washingtonia filifera Palm Tree

The Washingtonia filifera, also known as the Majestic California Fan Palm, is a tall, stately palm with large, fan-shaped fronds and a thick, textured trunk. Ideal for warm climates, it creates a dramatic, tropical statement in landscapes. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.


Wallichia disticha Disticha Palm

The Wallichia disticha, or Disticha Palm, is a rare and striking palm known for its unique, two-ranked (distichous) leaf arrangement, giving it a fan-like, layered appearance. With silvery-green foliage and a compact form, it's perfect for tropical gardens or collectors. Thrives in partial shade with moist, well-drained.


Thatch Palms Collection | Thrinax & Related Species

The Thatch Palms Collection features rare and elegant species like Thrinax parviflora, T. harrisiana, and T. tessellata, known for their graceful, fan-shaped fronds and resilience in tropical to subtropical climates. Commonly called Broom Thatch, Mountain Thatch, and Iron Thatch, these palms add a distinctive, natural charm to landscapes, coastal gardens, and collectors' groves. Drought-tolerant and slow-growing, they thrive in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade.


Thrinax Excelsa & Cocotrinax Trees

Thrinax excelsa, also known as the Jamaican Thatch Palm, is a slender, slow-growing palm with fan-shaped leaves and a smooth trunk, native to Jamaica. It is prized for its ornamental appeal and wind resistance. Cocothrinax is a genus of tropical, fan-leaved palms found in the Caribbean and nearby regions. These palms are valued for their graceful appearance, drought tolerance, and use in landscaping and thatching.


Syagrus Weddelliana (Baby Cocos Palm) Trees

The Zamia fischeri is a rare, fern-like cycad with soft, arching green leaves that resemble a delicate tropical fern. Native to Mexico, it thrives in shaded, humid environments and is perfect for indoor pots or sheltered garden spots. Slow-growing and low-maintenance, it adds a touch of ancient elegance to any collection.


Queen Palm Trees, Syagrus Romanzoffiana, Cocos Plumosus, Giriba Palm, and Sygrus Palm

The Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana), also known as Cocos plumosa, Giriba Palm, or Syagrus Palm, is a fast-growing, elegant palm with arching, feathery fronds and a smooth, straight trunk. Perfect for lining driveways or adding a tropical feel to gardens, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Low-maintenance and wind-tolerant, it’s a favorite for both residential and commercial landscapes.