How Much Does A Palm Tree Cost?

Palm trees are the type of trees to generally grow in warmer types of climates, although they can do just as well in different climates as well. They are parts of the Arecaceae family of plants.

The cost of a palm tree is anywhere between $15 and $2,000 (≈3.3 weeks trading your time for $15/hour), depending on several important factors, like where you're getting it from, its size, as well as the type of tree you're getting.

For example, a 3-gallon palm tree costs somewhere between $15 and $45 (≈3 hours of continuous work at a $15/hour job). Buying a 7-gallon palm tree should cost you anywhere from $50 to $70 (≈4.7 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour). If you need a tree of four to six feet, this can set you back $145 to $325 (≈2.7 days of desk time at a $15/hour wage). A bigger tree, 10 feet in height, will usually cost between $250 and $575 (≈4.8 days working without breaks at $15/hour). There are even bigger trees, that are taller than 11 feet, like the Ravenea rivularis, for example, also called the Majesty Palm. These usually can cost anywhere from $500 (≈4.2 days of your career at $15/hour) to more than $2,000 (≈3.3 weeks trading your time for $15/hour).

Types of palm trees with their respective costs:

Palm Tree Name	Height Range	Canopy Width	Description	Price Range
Areca Palm Tree	Up to 20 ft.	Up to 10 ft.	With a maximum height of 20 feet and a top width of up to 10 feet, this tree has a wide canopy. A 5-gallon Areca Palm can be purchased for $30 (≈2 hours of labor required at $15/hour).	$30 (≈2 hours of labor required at $15/hour)
Chinese Windmill Palm	Up to 30 ft	Up to 5 ft	Palm that can grow in colder climates. Available in 12, 24, and 60-inch containers.	$15-$600 (≈1 week of salary time at $15/hour)
Sylvester Palm	Up to 40 ft	N/A	Palm with silvery-green leaves. Available in 12, 24, 48, and 72-inch containers.	$15-$300 (≈2.5 days of labor continuously at a $15/hour wage)
Silver Saw	N/A	N/A	Rare, slow-growing, cold-hardy palm that is often grown in containers. Available in 8, 16, and 26-inch containers.	$30-$225 (≈1.9 days of continuous work at a $15/hour job)
Saw Palmetto	Up to 15 ft	N/A	Estimated to be around for 700 years. Available in 8, 14, and 26-inch containers.	$30-$225 (≈1.9 days of continuous work at a $15/hour job)
Sago Tree	Up to 20 ft	N/A	Slow-growing tree that grows symmetrically. Available in 12, 24, and 36-inch containers.	$20-$200 (≈1.7 days working without days off at $15/hour)
Sabal	N/A	N/A	Hardy palms that grow from the ground. Available in 24-inch containers.	$20 (≈1.3 hours of your life traded for $15/hour)
Rhapis	N/A	N/A	Trees with bamboo-like appearance available in 3-gallon containers.	$50 (≈3.3 hours of labor required at $15/hour)
Queen Palm	Up to 50 ft	N/A	Low-maintenance palm tree commonly used in yards.	N/A
Pineapple Palm	N/A	N/A	Slow-growing tree with large trunk and a crown of fronds that resemble a pineapple.	N/A
Pindo Palm	Up to 20 ft	N/A	Drought-tolerant palm with large cluster of orange fruits. Available in sizes of 12, 24, 60, and 72 inches.	$13-$300 (≈2.5 days of labor continuously at a $15/hour wage)
Pigmy Date Palm	Up to 12 ft	N/A	Miniature date palm available in sizes of 7 and 15 gallons, as well as 18 and 24 inches.	$35-$200 (≈1.7 days working without days off at $15/hour)
Phoenix Palm	Up to 75 ft	N/A	Genus of palm trees, more similar to a shrub. Available in 3-gallon size.	$50 (≈3.3 hours of labor required at $15/hour)
Needle Palms	Up to 10 ft	N/A	Cold-tolerant with needle-like trunk and bristles. Available in sizes of 12, 36, and 60 inches.	$35-$525 (≈4.4 days working for this purchase at $15/hour)
Mexican Fan	Up to 100 ft.	12 in.	This palm tree is considered a grower, as it can grow up to 100 feet tall and has a 12-inch diameter trunk. It can be purchased in sizes of 24, 48, 60, and 72 inches for $40 (≈2.7 hours of labor required at $15/hour), $85 (≈5.7 hours of your life traded for $15/hour), $120, and $200 (≈1.7 days working without days off at $15/hour), respectively.	$40 - $2
Mediterranean Fan	Up to 15 ft.	24 in.	This slow-growing tree can grow up to 15 feet tall and 24 inches wide. It can be purchased in a 3-gallon size for $50 (≈3.3 hours of labor required at $15/hour).	$50 (≈3.3 hours of labor required at $15/hour)
Lady Palm	Up to 14 ft.	N/A	With dark glossy leaves, this tree is perfect for indoor settings and can grow up to 14 feet tall. It can be purchased in sizes of 12, 36, and 60 inches for $45 (≈3 hours of continuous work at a $15/hour job), $80, and $120 (≈1 day working for this purchase at $15/hour), respectively.	$45 - $120 (≈1 day working for this purchase at $15/hour)
Foxtail and Fishtail Palms	Up to 60 ft.	Up to 12 ft.	This drought-tolerant tree can grow up to 60 feet tall and 12 feet wide. It requires full sun and can be purchased in a 6.5-gallon size for $65 (≈4.3 hours that you sacrifice at a $15/hour job).	$65 (≈4.3 hours that you sacrifice at a $15/hour job)
European Fan	Up to 10 ft.	N/A	Native to Europe, this palm tree is cold-tolerant and can grow up to 10 feet tall. It can be purchased in sizes of 12 and 36 inches for $13 and $70, respectively. The 60-inch size is available for $200.	$13 - $200
Dwarf Palmetto	Up to 12 ft.	N/A	This cold hardy palm tree can grow up to 12 feet tall and is known for its cold tolerance and rich green leaves. It can be purchased in sizes of 8, 24, and 36 inches for $15, $90, and $200, respectively.	$15 - $200
Dwarf Date	Up to 12 ft.	N/A	This tree is native to Asia and can grow up to 12 feet tall. It is not commonly found in the United States and can be purchased in sizes of 8, 16, and 36 inches for $15, $22, and $55, respectively.	$15 - $55
Canary Island	Up to 70 ft.	Up to 25 ft.	A large palm that can grow up to 70 feet tall and 25 feet wide. It can be purchased in various sizes ranging from 12 inches to 72 inches, with prices ranging from $15 to $275.	$15 - $275
Bottle Palm	Up to 10 ft.	N/A	Known as a dwarf palm or dwarf fan palm, this tree has a height cap of 10 feet. The small size can be purchased for $60, while the medium and large sizes are likely to cost $250 and $880, respectively.	$60 - $880

Additional costs and fees when owning a Palm tree

You will usually have to trim a palm tree two times per year, although this will depend on its species. With taller palm trees, you will have to consider the help of a professional, as it can become dangerous to do this job yourself.

You are likely to need anywhere between $75 and more than $200 per tree if you want to have it properly cut by a professional. Plan on budgeting at the very least $60 to more than $150 per tree to have it cut correctly.

You might also like our articles on the cost of ficus trees, pine trees, or bonsai trees.

When buying online, if you don't need the minimum spending requirement of the website or online nursery, you might also have to pay a shipping fee.

If you want to have a healthy tree that matures to impressive heights, then consider getting fertilizers and adding them at the base of the tree when you're watering it. Fertilizers for outdoor palm trees usually cost somewhere between $12 and $30 per pack.

If you want to use the help of a landscaping company to plant your palm trees, then be ready for a charge on a per-tree basis. This fee will likely vary based on factors like how far their workers will have to travel to your yard, the setup of the yard, as well as the area needing to be populated with trees.

You will need to consider pest control as well, to protect the trees from common pest threats.

Tips to know

Picking the perfect place where your palm tree should be planted is vital, as it should be far enough from power lines, residential buildings, and the fence line.

Find a place that offers full sunlight, as only a handful of varieties will withstand partial shade.

During an initial couple of months of planting your palm tree, it's suggested you sprinkle the roots with water a minimum of once per day to guarantee the dirt is well saturated around the base of the tree. As this tropical tree grows, a couple of waterings per month will suffice.

Save money on Palm tree costs

Shop around for discounts, sales, or promotions. Lots of well-known sellers will hold sales and even offer some kind of discount coupon on their websites.

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