Landscape uses
Where it works well
- Privacy screens
- Pool enclosures
- Tropical buffers
- Commercial entries
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Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Areca Palm is selected for reliable landscape structure and broad project versatility. Its mature form, approximately 15–25 ft tall by 8–15 ft wide, should be coordinated with the project's long-term space and maintenance plan.
Planning information
Plant specifications
Use these typical characteristics for early planning. Final performance depends on site conditions, installation, irrigation, and ongoing care.
- Mature height
- 15–25 ft
- Mature spread
- 8–15 ft
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Florida zones
- 10A–11
- Growth rate
- Moderate to fast
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate
- Cold tolerance
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Plant habit
- Clumping evergreen palm
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Spacing & care
Plan for long-term success
Spacing
Allow for a mature spread of 8–15 ft, with added clearance from buildings, walks, utilities, and sightlines where appropriate.
Care notes
Use a well-drained planting area and establish with consistent irrigation. Palm-specific nutrition helps maintain strong color and balanced growth.
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