Fishtail Palm

In South Georgia, it has survived outdoors in below freezing winters showing a resurgence of new growth in the Spring after the outer parts freeze back. In lower Florida the Fishtail Palm Tree can be grown in the landscape in full sun where, it can grow 25 feet tall, and from a distance it looks like a bamboo grove. The Fishtail Palm Tree is excellent to grow in a container as a house plant or office where it can grow in low light conditions and responds fast to watering and fertilizer.The Fishtail Palm Tree originated in Indonesia where it grow vigorously in tropical rain forests. The Fishtail Palm Tree leaves grow into a form with a shape of a fish tail, and the rough edges can enhance the look of your landscape, and brighten up your yard, and can be used next to pools, to accent and give a lush, tropical look. Each leaf on the Fishtail Palm Tree is different and unique. The leaves appear to be jagged as if the ends of every leaf were torn off in a non-uniform manner. The Fishtail Palm Tree has moderate cold tolerance and can resurrected in the Spring after freezing temperatures, and these trees grow many trunks more like a shrub than a palm.

Recommended USDA zones for Fishtail Palm Trees: [Caryota mitis]
Zone 9	20° to 30°
Zone 10	30° to 40°
Zone 11	40° to 50°

Recommended States to grow Fishtail Palm Trees Mississippi Alabama Arizona Florida Louisiana Nevada Oregon Texas Virginia

Delivery Time: Palm Trees are shipped October through May and should ship within ten business days from when the order was placed, while in the current shipping season. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours.

Shipping Method: UPS Ground and Motor Freight if the proper arrangements have been made by the customer prior to shipping. Shipping costs do apply on Motor Freight shipments, not covered by any sales promotions.

Palm Measurement: All palm trees are listed by overall height (OA), being measured from the top root structure to the top of the tallest leaf. The sizes listed are not clear trunk heights, the trunk size is included on the listed sizes.

*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended USDA zones, or authorized to ship by the customer during below freezing temperatures.

If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.