Sarasota County · USDA Zone 9b
Pygmy Date Palms in Venice, FL
The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
About Pygmy Date Palms
The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
USDA Zone Compatibility in Venice
Venice is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b, and pygmy date palms require a minimum of Zone 9b. Pygmy Date Palms can grow in Venice, but you're at the edge of their comfort zone. We recommend planting in a sheltered spot and providing frost protection during rare cold events.
Growing Pygmy Date Palms in Venice
Venice is USDA Zone 9b, warmer on Venice Island and along the Intracoastal than in South Venice and inland toward I-75. Most winters pass without a hard freeze, but a light frost is possible away from the water, so we lean on cold-hardy palms and hedges here. Plantings on the island and Casey Key also need to handle salt spray and Gulf wind.
We plant pygmy date palms across Venice — including these neighborhoods:
Pygmy Date Palm Prices — Delivered to Venice
Straight from our current catalog (served by our Sarasota and Bradenton team). Delivered pricing includes transport to Venice; professional installation is quoted separately.
| Size | Delivered | Delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Pygmy Date Palm — 15 Gallon | $85 | $160 |
Popular Pygmy Date Palm Varieties for Venice
Pygmy Date Palm Delivery & Installation in Venice
We deliver and install pygmy date palms throughout Venice and Sarasota County. We deliver and install in Venice, South Venice, Nokomis and Osprey, including ZIP codes 34285, 34292, 34293, 34275 and 34229. Call (239) 799-5594 or text (239) 763-0625 to schedule.
Frequently Asked: Pygmy Date Palms in Venice
Do pygmy date palms grow well in Venice, FL?+
Yes. Venice is in USDA Zone 9b, and pygmy date palms need a minimum of Zone 9b. The perfect small palm for patios, pool areas, and front yard accents. Compact, elegant, and extremely low-maintenance.
How much does it cost to install a pygmy date palm in Venice?+
Installed prices for pygmy date palms in Venice typically run $40 - $250. We deliver, plant, and provide initial care instructions for every order. Call (239) 799-5594 for an exact quote.
What are the best pygmy date palm varieties for Venice?+
The most-planted varieties in Venice include Phoenix roebelenii, Multi-trunk specimens. We help you pick the right one based on your yard size, sun exposure, and design goals.
Do you deliver pygmy date palms to Venice, FL?+
Yes — we deliver and professionally install pygmy date palms throughout Venice and Sarasota County. Most orders arrive within 3-5 business days.
When is the best time to plant pygmy date palms in Venice?+
In Venice, the ideal planting window is October through April when temperatures are mild and root establishment is fastest. Pygmy Date Palms can be planted year-round in Zone 9b with consistent watering during the first 90 days.