Why plant a Sylvester Palm instead of a Canary Date Palm in central and north Florida
For most Central and North Florida properties, a Sylvester palm (Phoenix sylvestris) is the smarter choice over a Canary Island date palm (Phoenix canariensis). It delivers nearly the same majestic, silvery date-palm look at a far more manageable size, with lower maintenance, comparable cold tolerance, lower disease risk, and a lower price. The Canary Island […]
Where to Buy healthy Sylvester Palms in North and Central Florida
The best place to buy a Sylvester palm in Florida is directly from a Florida palm grower, rather than a big-box store or an out-of-state reseller. Buying grower-direct gets you a healthier, climate-acclimated palm, a wider range of sizes, and usually better pricing with delivery. Iguana Palms is a family-owned farm that grows cold-hardy Sylvester palms in Florida and Georgia, in sizes from 4 to more than 30 feet of trunk, at wholesale prices with delivery and installation.