Miami is the palm tree capital of the United States. With USDA Hardiness Zone 10b-11a, virtually every tropical palm species on the planet can thrive here. Whether you are landscaping a new construction home in Kendall, upgrading curb appeal in Coral Gables, or creating a backyard oasis in Miami Beach, the right palm makes all the difference.
Buying palm trees in Miami means you have incredible variety — but also a confusing market. Big-box stores, roadside vendors, and wholesale nurseries all sell palms at wildly different prices and quality levels. This guide helps you understand what species work best, what sizes are available, and what you should actually pay.
Best Palm Trees for Miami Landscapes
Royal Palm — The Iconic Miami Palm
Nothing says Miami like a row of Royal Palms. These majestic trees line the boulevards of Brickell, Coral Gables, and Palm Beach for a reason — their smooth gray trunks and bright green crownshafts are unmistakable. Royal Palms grow up to 80 feet tall and are self-cleaning, meaning dead fronds drop on their own.
- ✓Grows 60–80 feet tall — ideal for large properties and driveways
- ✓Self-cleaning — no trimming required
- ✓Excellent hurricane resistance due to flexible trunk
- ✓Moderate salt tolerance — suitable for most Miami neighborhoods
- ✓Field-grown specimens 12–16 ft: typically $800–$2,000 installed
Coconut Palm — The Tropical Classic
Miami is one of the few places in the continental U.S. where coconut palms grow reliably. The Malayan Dwarf and Maypan varieties are resistant to lethal yellowing disease, which devastated older Jamaica Tall coconut palms decades ago. Always buy disease-resistant varieties.
- ✓Choose Malayan Dwarf or Maypan varieties — resistant to lethal yellowing
- ✓Grows 40–60 feet with a graceful arching trunk
- ✓Produces coconuts within 4–6 years of planting
- ✓High salt tolerance — perfect for waterfront and coastal Miami properties
- ✓Needs full sun and well-draining soil
Foxtail Palm — The Low-Maintenance Favorite
The Foxtail Palm has become one of the most popular palms in Miami-Dade County over the past decade. Its bushy, fox-tail-shaped fronds are lush and full, and the tree is self-cleaning. It tops out around 30 feet — perfect for residential lots.
Palm Tree Pricing in Miami
- ✓Small container palms (7–15 gallon): $100–$400
- ✓Medium palms (25 gallon): $250–$700
- ✓Field-grown palms (10–16 ft): $500–$2,000
- ✓Large specimen palms (Royal, Bismarck, Canary Date): $1,500–$6,000+
- ✓Delivery and installation: typically $150–$500 per tree depending on size and access
Pro Tip: Avoid buying palms from roadside vendors without a guarantee. A reputable nursery will offer at least a 30-day establishment guarantee. Florida Palm and Plant Co. delivers throughout South Florida — call (239) 799-5594 for availability and pricing.
Where to Buy Palm Trees in Miami
Miami has no shortage of nurseries, but quality varies dramatically. Wholesale palm farms in Homestead and Redland supply many of the palms you see in Miami landscapes. Florida Palm and Plant Co. sources directly from top growers and delivers throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Ready to add palms to your Miami property? Call Florida Palm and Plant Co. at (239) 799-5594 or request a free quote online. We deliver and install across South Florida.