Pygmy Date Palm

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 6–12 ft. tall
Growth Habit: Slow-growing, compact palm with soft, arching fronds; often used as a single or multi-trunk specimen
Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 9–11; cold sensitive and may show damage around freezing temperatures

Plant Info: Pygmy Date Palm is a small ornamental palm native to Southeast Asia, including areas of Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. It is popular in Florida landscapes because it gives a tropical look without taking up as much space as larger palms. It works well near entryways, patios, pool cages, and landscape beds, but it should be placed where its sharp lower leaf spines will not interfere with walkways.