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Palm and Cycads

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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.

Serenoa Repens Palm Trees

Serenoa repens, commonly known as the Saw Palmetto, is a hardy, slow-growing palm native to the southeastern U.S. It features fan-shaped leaves in green or silvery-blue and a clumping, shrubby growth habit. Ideal for coastal or drought-tolerant landscapes, it’s low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly, and thrives in full sun to partial shade.


Texas, Mexican, and Rio Grande Palmetto Trees

Texas, Mexican, and Rio Grande Palmetto Trees refer to regional forms of Sabal mexicana, a robust, cold-hardy palm with large, fan-shaped leaves and a thick, sturdy trunk. Native to the southern U.S. and Mexico, these palms thrive in full sun and various soil types, making them ideal for both ornamental and native landscapes. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, they add a bold, tropical touch to any setting.


South American Royal Palm (Roystonea Oleracea)

The South American Royal Palm (Roystonea oleracea) is a majestic, tall palm known for its smooth, grey trunk and elegant, feathery fronds. Native to northern South America and the Caribbean, it can grow over 100 feet tall. This ornamental palm thrives in tropical climates and is often used in landscaping for its stately appearance.


Macarthur Palm Trees

The Macarthur Palm (Ptychosperma macarthurii) is a clustering, tropical palm native to northern Australia and New Guinea. It features multiple slender trunks and elegant, pinnate leaves. Ideal for gardens and indoor use, it thrives in warm, humid climates and adds a lush, tropical feel to any landscape.


Exotic Wine Palm, Buccaneer Palm, Cherry Palm, Pseudophoenix vinifera, and P. lediniana Trees

The Exotic Wine Palm (Pseudophoenix vinifera) and Buccaneer Palm (Pseudophoenix sargentii), along with Pseudophoenix lediniana, are striking, slow-growing palms native to the Caribbean. Known for their swollen trunks and silver-green pinnate leaves, they add a unique tropical flair. These drought-tolerant palms are ideal for ornamental landscaping in warm climates.


Pritchardia Pacifica, Fiji Fan Palm

The Fiji Fan Palm (Pritchardia pacifica) is a graceful, medium-sized palm native to the Pacific Islands. It features broad, pleated, fan-shaped leaves and a slender trunk. Often used in tropical landscaping, it thrives in warm, humid environments and adds an elegant, island-inspired touch to gardens.