Are Sylvester Palms good for coastal Florida properties?
Are Sylvester Palms salt-tolerant? Sylvester palms have moderate salt-spray tolerance. They can be a beautiful choice for coastal Florida yards with some protection from direct ocean spray, but they are less suited to an exposed beachfront planting. Think of a Sylvester as a palm for a sheltered coastal landscape rather than the first line along […]
Pindo Palm vs Sylvester Palm- which is right for my yard?
Pindo vs Sylvester at a glance FACTOR PINDO PALM SYLVESTER PALM Botanical Name Butia capitata Phoenix sylvestris Mature Height Medium Height (50-20ft)+ Wide Tall Height (30-40ft) Look Full, arching, informal, tropical Formal, symmetrical, stately Fronds Silvery, blue-green, arching Silvery, stiff, symmetrical crown Trunk Thick and stout Thin and long Cold Hardiness 5–15°F, USDA 8a–11 (hardier) […]