Triangle Palms, Delivered and Planted in SW Florida
Triangle palm, a silver-green specimen palm that stays well short of royal-palm size, does well in Southwest Florida in full sun and well-drained sand, and its three-sided crown makes one palm a focal point. We deliver and plant field-grown triangle palms in a 25 gallon size and a taller 14 to 17 ft size, set at the right depth and braced.
- Light:
- Full sun
- Water:
- Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established, needs good drainage
- Salt:
- Moderate
Triangle Palm sizes we deliver and plant
Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.
| Plant | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Triangle Palm | Field Grown 25 gal, Field Grown 14'-17' |
Triangle Palm in SW Florida, at a glance
- Mature size here
- 20 to 30 ft tall, 8 to 12 ft wide
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established, needs good drainage
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate
- Cold tolerance
- Fronds burn around 28 to 30°F; coastal Lee is usually fine, cover young palms inland on frost nights
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Spacing
- 8 to 10 ft apart in a row or grove, or a single specimen
- Florida native
- No, native to Madagascar
- Botanical name
- Dypsis decaryi
Where Triangle Palm works in a SW Florida yard
A triangle palm is a focal point. Plant a single palm at the corner of a front bed, a pair flanking an entry, or a staggered group of three at different heights with a clear sight line. The crown spreads wide, so give it 8 to 10 ft from the house, the pool cage and power lines.
Its silver-green fronds look best against dark foliage and light mulch, with crotons, ti plants and bromeliads at the base. For a drier, sunnier bed, pair it with agave and false agave.
- Front yard focal palm
- Entry or driveway accent
- Palm groupings in beds
- Drought-tolerant specimen
How our crew plants it
Field-grown palms are heavy, so setting one is a job for a crew. We dig a hole wider than the root ball, set the top of the root ball at or just above grade with the trunk plumb, backfill with native sand, and brace the trunk with stakes and soft straps until new roots anchor it.
The trunk is never buried. We water it in and clean up. New palms need frequent water at first, and the Lee and Collier watering rules make room for new plantings.
Care after planting
- Palm fertilizer such as 8-2-12 with micronutrients, applied in spring and early fall, covers the potassium, magnesium and manganese that sandy soil lacks; hold off June 1 to September 30 while the Lee County, Naples and Marco Island ban on nitrogen and phosphorus is in effect.
- Cut off only fully brown fronds; yellowing older fronds are still pulling nutrients back into the palm.
- Once established, your assigned watering days plus rain are plenty, because this palm dislikes soggy soil more than dry spells.
- Keep mulch back from the trunk, and aim sprinklers away from it.
What to watch for
- Potassium, magnesium and manganese shortages are the usual trouble in sandy soil, showing up as yellow, orange or frizzled older fronds, and a palm fertilizer with micronutrients prevents most of it.
- Standing water around the root ball rots the roots, so avoid low spots and trunk-soaking sprinklers.
Triangle Palm questions we hear
Do triangle palms grow well in Southwest Florida?+
Yes, in full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. It is a moderate grower that handles heat and dry spells once established. Its limits are cold, wet feet and potassium shortages, so plant it high and feed it with a palm fertilizer.
How big does a triangle palm get?+
Typically 20 to 30 ft tall with a crown 8 to 12 ft wide, though it takes years to get there. That is much smaller than a royal or Canary Island date palm, which makes it workable for front yards and mid-size lots.
Can triangle palms take cold in Florida?+
Brief dips into the upper 20s can burn fronds, and a hard freeze can set one back for a season. Coastal Lee and Collier are usually fine. Inland, cover young palms on frost nights and wait for new growth before trimming damaged fronds.
How close to the house or pool can I plant a triangle palm?+
Give it 8 to 10 ft from the house and out of the pool cage, because the crown spreads wide and the fronds are stiff. Keep sprinklers off the trunk, and set the palm where the root ball will not stay wet.
What is the difference between the 25 gallon and the 14 to 17 ft field-grown triangle palm?+
The 25 gallon palm is a younger plant you grow into its spot, while the 14 to 17 ft field-grown palm arrives tall for instant impact. The bigger size needs more access room to set, so tell us about gates and overhead lines when you ask for a planted price.
How much does it cost to have a triangle palm planted?+
Size, the number of palms and access to the planting spot set the price, so we text a planted price instead of guessing. Expect a reply inside an hour during the day, and half down holds the palms and a delivery day.
Updated October 2026
Get a planted price on Triangle Palm
Tell us what and how many. Quinten prices it from the nursery's live list and texts you back, usually within the hour during the day.
Only need the plant delivered, no planting? It is on our nursery's list at Palm & Plant Co.
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