General information: The Coccothrinax Argentata is a native Florida palm that has a smooth, grey trunk and deeply divided, palmate, blue-green above and silver white below leaves. The Florida Silver palm can grow to a height of 20-30 feet but is usually seen much smaller about 4-8 feet.

Additional Information:

Common names: Silver palm, Silver Thatch palm, Biscayne palm

Growth rate: This Florida palm tree has slow growth rate.

Habitat: The Florida palm is native to Florida, Bahamas, Mexico and the Cayman Islands. It is threatened in the United Sates but not rare in other native locations. The Coccothrinax Argentata occurs in the hardwood hammocks and pine rocklands in its native habitat.

Maintenance: These Florida palms are very adaptable to different environments and easy to care for. They grow well in full sun to light shade. These Florida palm trees require moderate watering. They are highly drought and salt tolerant. The palms are cold hardy to 30 F.

Uses: The Florida Silver palm is often used as an accent specimen. It is also can be used as a container plant for a patio or deck.

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