Christmas Palm
Veitchia merrillii
Also known as: Adonidia Palm · Manila Palm
Florida's most popular residential palm — compact, clean, and festive.
Southwest Florida
Growing Christmas Palm in SWFL
Christmas Palms are the most widely planted residential palm in SWFL for good reason: they stay manageable (20–25ft), self-clean, and produce bright red fruit clusters in winter. Available as single, double, and triple specimens for instant grouping effects. Moderate salt tolerance.
Plant Specifications
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Salt Tolerance | Moderate |
| Cold Hardiness | Zone 10a — frost sensitive |
| Mature Height | 20–25ft |
| Mature Spread | 8–10ft canopy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Single, double, and triple refer to the number of trunks in the same container. Doubles and triples are created by planting multiple specimens together — they give an instant grouped effect without waiting for multi-trunk growth. Triples are the most dramatic and most expensive.
The bright red fruit clusters appear in late fall and winter — often during the holiday season — giving the tree a festive look. The fruit is not edible but is very ornamental.
Yes, with moderate salt tolerance, Christmas Palms work well for most SWFL residential properties. For direct oceanfront or seawall locations, Sabal Palm is a safer choice.
Christmas Palm is in stock.
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