Small Palms

Explore small palm options for Florida landscapes, including compact and slow-growing palms that work well around entryways, pool areas, patios, walkways, courtyards, and landscape beds. These palms can add tropical character, texture, shade, privacy, and curb appeal without overwhelming smaller spaces.

Some palms listed in this category may eventually reach taller mature heights. However, they are included here because they typically grow very slowly and are commonly seen, planted, and maintained at much smaller sizes for many years before reaching full maturity.

Young cluster of palm trees with lush green fronds in a sunny outdoor setting.

Christmas Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 15-25'
Moderate Growing

Two palm trees with curving trunks in a landscaped garden near a street.

Bottle Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 8-15'
Slow Growing

Palm tree in front of a suburban house with a tiled roof under a blue sky.

Spindle Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 15-25'
Slow-Moderate Growing

Tropical garden with small palm trees and flowering plants near a house's exterior wall.

Pygmy Date Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 6-12'
Slow Growing

Tall palm tree in a residential yard next to a beige house with a garage door.

Florida Thatch Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 15-25'
Slow Growing
Florida Native

Small palm tree with fan-like leaves in a lush green garden setting.

Windmill Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 10-20'
Slow Growing

Lush green palm tree against a light stone wall background.

Arikury (Parrot) Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 10-15'
Slow Growing

Palm tree with clusters of orange fruit in a grassy landscape.

Pindo Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 15-20'
Slow Growing
Edible Fruit

Fan palm tree with large green fronds and spiky trunks in a sunny outdoor setting.

European Fan Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 8-15'
Slow Growing

Tall, slender trees with spiky bark and green leaves in a sunlit garden setting.

Madagascar Palm

Full Sun / Partial Sun
Height: 6-15'
Slow Growing

Lush green sago palm surrounded by trimmed hedges and grass in a landscaped garden setting.

Sago Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 3-6'
Very Slow Growing

Dense foliage of a silver-blue palm bush in a tropical garden setting.

Silver Saw Palmetto

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 3-6'
Slow Growing
Florida Native

Dense, bright green palm fronds with sunlight filtering through, creating a lush and tropical appearance.

Areca Palm

Full Sun / Partial Shade
Height: 15-25'
Moderate-Fast Growing

Tropical palm tree in front of a beige house with windows and green shrubs surrounding the base.

Arenga (Dwarf Sugar) Palm

Partial Shade / Full Shade
Height: 6-10'
Slow Growing

Dense cluster of leafy palm trees under a cloudy blue sky.

Cat Palm

Partial Shade / Full Shade
Height: 4-8'
Slow-Moderate Growing

Lush green pandanus plant with long, narrow leaves growing in a sunlit garden.

Lady Palm

Partial Shade / Full Shade
Height: 6-12'
Slow Growing

Bamboo Palm

Bamboo Palm

Partial Shade / Full Shade
Height: 6-12'
Slow-Moderate Growing