types of palm trees

There are over 2900 species of palm tree. Some of the types are listed below.

 Palm Trees for Containers

These are small trees that fit in medium size containers. They can be kept outside in warm climates and indoors during severe winter. These include;

• Fishtail, single or clumping varieties
• Dwarf Palmetto- large green fan-like 
• Areca or butterfly   
• Lady palms 
• Triangle   
• Christmas   
• Banana   
• Ruffled Fan Palm  
• Chinese Fan Palm  

• Majesty Palms  
• Thatch Palms 
• Old Man Palm 

• Joey or Diamond Palm 
• Lipstick Palm 
• Red Feather Palm also called the flamethrower palm
• Kentia palm  
• Bamboo palms 
•  Spindle palm 

• Parlor palms  Windmill palm and Miniature chusan 

Palm Tree Types with Fan Leaves

These are unique looking palm with very attractive palmate leaves. Their unique appearance and beauty make them perfect for land scaping for both business and residential yards.

• Old man palm 
• Travelers Palm  
• Bismarck    
• Sabal Palmetto    
• Dwarf Palmetto 
• Ruffled Fan Palm   
• Broad-leaf Lady   
• Needle Palm  
• Blue Needle  
• California Fan Palm   
• Mediterranean Fan   
•  Chinese fan palm  
• Mexican Fan  
• Saw Palmetto 
• Joey or Diamond Palm 

 Palm Trees with Feather Leaves

These are very tall trees with pinnate shaped leaves. They mostly grow in the warm tropics because of the warm weather. They are long-lived with a lifespan of more than 30 years.

• Royal   
• Foxtail     
• Areca or butterfly 
• Christmas Palm 
•  Parlor palm 
• Date Palms  
• Pindo 
• Triangle  
• Lipstick Palm 
• Pygmy Date  
• Queen Palm 
• Mule palm 
• Spindle Palm  
• Red Feather, Flame Thrower or Red leaf Palm
• Oil   
• Coconut   
• Canary Island  
• King Sago   
• Bottle Palm   
  
• Fishtail   
• Majesty Palm   
• Bamboo palm 
• King Palms 
  
• Chilean wine palm 

 
Edible Fruit Producing Types of Palm Trees

These varieties produce edible fruits. They can be used for both landscaping and for commercial purposes. They are also best suited for plantation farming

• Coconut    
• Pindo   
• Banana    
• Canary Island   
• Oil     
• Saw Palmetto  
• Pygmy Date