Very few palm trees will tolerate persistently wet conditions. If you have an area that is poorly drained, however, the paurotis, or Everglades palm, is your best choice. Queen palms and coconut palms will also survive wet sites for short periods of time.

• Acoelorrhaphe wrightii Paurotis

Mature Height: 20 feet
Hardiness Zone: 9B-11
Origin: Florida and the Caribbean

• Bismarckia nobilis, Bismarck Palm

The silver Bismarck has become one of the most soughtafter tropical fan palms for Florida landscapes. Its large and formal appearance makes it an excellent choice as a specimen palm for commercial and residential landscapes. Its robust size may overwhelm some plantings, making it a poor choice for small houses and compact residential lawns.

Mature Height: 30 to 60 feet
Hardiness Zone: 10A-11
Origin: Madagascar

• Chamaerops humilis, European Fan Palm

The European fan is one of the most versatile palms available. It can be planted as far north as the Carolinas, and makes a fine, tropical-appearing specimen.

Mature Height: 10 feet
Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Origin: Mediterranean region

• Phoenix canariensis, Canary Island Date

As a young tree, Canary Island date palm is a popular choice for a large, tropical appearance in the landscape.

Young trees need plenty of room, but are widely adaptable and extremely hardy. As these trees mature, they take on a formal appearance, and the robust trunk is highly regarded for its ornamental appeal.

Mature Height: 40 feet
Hardiness Zone: 8B-11
Origin: Canary Islands

• Phoenix reclinata, Senegal Date

If given enough room, reclinatas can make impressive specimens or large screens. Reclinatas sucker vigorously without aggressive pruning so they need plenty of room to spread.

eclinatas are often trimmed up to reveal their attractive, slender trunks.

Mature Height: 25 to 30 feet.
Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Origin: Africa

• Phoenix sylvestris, Wild Date

Similar to the Canary Island date palm, the wild date makes an impressive specimen plant. Its large stature and robust trunk can give landscapes a Mediterranean appearance.

Mature Height: 40 feet
Hardiness Zone: 8B-11
Origin: India

• Washingtonia robusta, Washington Palm

Very tall and stately, Washington palms are popular landscape palms in Florida and elsewhere. They are fast growers that can quickly dominate the landscape.

Irrigation is required for establishment, but then do not overwater, which can cause this desert palm to suffer from root and bud rots.

Mature Height: 70 to 100 feet
Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Origin: Mexico