Sunday, 20 of May of 2012

Category » Palms

Canary Island Date Palm

canary_palmCanary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) need full sun. They tolerate a variety of moist, well-drained soils.  Heights can reach 40-60 ft.

They are susceptible to a variety of diseases and insect damage including palm weevil, palm skeletonizer, scales, yellow spot, etc. but over all, are very hardy and typically are not impacted by damage as easily as some other varieties of palm.


Sabal (Cabbage) Palm

sabalpalmThe Sabal Palm (sabal palmetto, or cabbage palm) is indigenous to Florida and throughout the US.  It is the most common species of palm in Central Florida and is quick to adapt to various conditions, including colder climates.  It can grow to 40-50 ft.

The Sabal Palm is susceptible to the palm weevil, scale, and the cabbage palm caterpillar.