Florida Thatch Palm

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Height: Usually 10–20 ft. tall in landscapes; can be slow-growing and may stay smaller for many years

Growth Habit: Slow-growing, single-trunk fan palm with a narrow gray trunk and rounded crown of large, divided fan-shaped leaves

Hardiness: Best for warmer Florida areas, especially coastal South Florida; commonly recommended for USDA Zones 10–11 and may need protection from hard freezes

Plant Info: Florida Thatch Palm is a Florida native palm, also found in parts of the Caribbean and nearby tropical coastal regions. It has a clean, tropical look with fan-shaped fronds that work well as an accent palm, courtyard palm, poolside planting, or coastal landscape feature. It is known for good salt and wind tolerance once established, making it useful near the coast. It can also produce small white flowers and fruit that add seasonal interest and provide wildlife value.