Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail palm) Sunset: 11,13, 16-27; USDA: 9-10. Prefers light shade in Phoenix. Heat tolerant. Little to moderate water. Hardy to 23°F. Grows to 15' tree. Origin: Central to southeastern Mexico.

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Bismarckia nobilis (Bismarck palm) USDA: 10-11. Full sun. Palm tree grows, up to 50 feet'; 20' in diameter, usually smaller. Regular water. Hardy to 26°F. Columns up to 8' tall. Origin: Madagascar.

Brahea armata (Mexican blue palm)

Butia capitata (Pindo palm) (Sunset: 8-9,11-28; USDA: 8b-10) Full sun to light shade. Solitary 10 to 20'. Regular deep water. Hardy to 15° F. Native: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina.

Chamaerops humilis (Mediterranean fan palm) Sunset: 4-24; USDA: 7b-10. Full sun to light shade. Clumping Palm growing slowly to 20' tall. Regular deep water. Hardy to 5° F. Orgin: Western Mediterranean.

Cycas revoluta (Sago palm) Sunset: 8-29; USDA: 8-10. Partial shade. Palm tree like cyclad. Slowly grows to 10' tall; 6' wide. Regular water. Hardy to 12°F. Origin: South Japan to Java.

Dioon edule (Mexican cycad). Sunset: 11, 13,17,19-24. USDA: 9b-12. Prefers light shade in Phoenix. Heat tolerant. Hardy to 23°F. Very slowly grows to 10' tree. Watering Needs: Moderate to abundant water. Origin: Mexico.

Neodypsis decaryi (Triangle palm)

Pandanus utilius (Screw pine)

Phoenix canariensis (Canary Island date palm)

Phoenix roebelenii (Pigmy date palm) Sunset: 23,24; USDA Zones 9-11. Light shade. Hardy to 20°F. Moderate water summer, no water winter. Grows to 8-10' tall. Origin: tropical forests of Southeast Asia, Thailand and Burma.

Sabal palmetto (Palmetto, Cabbage palm) USDA Zones 8-10. Full sun to light shade. Hardy to 12°F. Regular water. Grows slowly to 70' tall. Origin: Southeastern USA.

Syagrus romanzoffiana (Queen palm). Full sun. Grows to 40'. Regular deep water and fertilizer. Hardy to 23° F. Native: Southeast Brazil to Argentina.

Trachycarpus fortunei (Windmill palm). Sunset: 2-24; USDA: 8-11. Can be used as a potted plant or accent plant in sheltered areas. High winds can cause leaf tearing. In Phoenix this palm does better with afternoon shade. Hardy to 12° F. Very slow grower can reach 40', but usually only 10 -20' tall. Regular deep water. Origin: China, India.

Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palm)

Zamia furfuracea (Cardboard palm)