Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Week 1: Every other day.
Week 2-4: Twice a week
After it is established, water thoroughly once a week unless it rains.
Once established, this plant is drought tolerant.
Soil
Tolerates most soils, as long as it is well draining.
Fertilization
Use a palm specific fertilizer three times a year at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer.
Pruning
It is not necessary to prune your Windmill Palm, it is self cleaning. This means fronds will eventually drop on their own when they dry out. If you wish to prune for aesthetic reasons, you may do so but make sure the fronds are completely brown before you prune them.
Are Windmill Palms easy to care for?
Yes, Windmill Palms are low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established. They thrive in full sun to partial shade, require minimal watering, and adapt well to various soil types. With the right care, they can live for decades.
How much cold can a Windmill Palm tolerate?
The Windmill Palm is one of the most cold-hardy palm trees in the world. It tolerates temperatures down to 5°F and thrives in USDA zones 7-11. Occasionally, it can withstand quick temperature drops below freezing.
How fast do Windmill Palms grow?
Windmill Palms grow slowly, at a rate of 6-12 inches per year depending on where they are planted. Although they may take a little longer to grow to their mature size, they look beautiful in every size.
Where can I buy Windmill Palms in Atlanta?
At Iguana Palms, we sell Windmill Palms for all of the Atlanta area. In fact, we install and deliver up to Athens Georgia. We deliver Windmill Palms all the way up to Birmingham Alabama, Winston Salem, North Carolina, Greenville, South Carolina.
Can you deliver a Windmill Palm to Winston Salem North Carolina, Birmingham Alabama or Greenville South Carolina?
Yes! We offer delivery all the way up to North Carolina and west towards Texas.
Recent Windmill Palm Installations in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee: Pensacola, Valdosta, Macon, McDonough, Atlanta, Peachtree City, Locust Grove, Alpharetta, Athens, Cumming, Rome and Chattanooga.
