Wholesale Wodyetia bifurcata — one of the most requested specimen palms in Palm Beach County landscape jobs.
Wodyetia bifurcata
The Foxtail Palm is what landscape clients picture when they imagine a Florida yard. Its full, arching fronds radiate symmetrically from a clean gray trunk, giving it a polished, architectural look that photographs beautifully and holds up in the South Florida sun. Unlike many palms, it's self-cleaning — old fronds shed naturally, so there's no ongoing palm trimming cost for the homeowner or HOA.
Heritage Farms stocks Foxtail Palms in both single and multi-trunk specimens. Multi-trunk groupings are popular for entranceways, pool surrounds, and anywhere you want to maximize visual impact in a smaller footprint.
| Scientific Name | Wodyetia bifurcata |
| Origin | Australia |
| Mature Height | 25–35 feet |
| Canopy Spread | 10–15 feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6–8 hrs minimum) |
| Salt Tolerance | Moderate to high |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes — no pruning required |
| Trunk Options | Single trunk & multi-trunk |
| USDA Zones | 10–11 |
| Cold Hardiness | Hardy to approximately 40°F |
Trade accounts only. Contact us to check current Foxtail Palm inventory, trunk options, and volume pricing for your project.
Installation note: Deep, consistent watering in the first few weeks after transplant is critical. Most early Foxtail Palm failures are due to underwatering, not overwatering. Set at or slightly above grade — never bury the root ball. Apply slow-release palm fertilizer once the tree stabilizes.
Our guide covers single vs. multi-trunk decisions, sizing, and post-installation care to ensure your Foxtail Palms establish successfully.
Read the GuideFoxtail Palms (Wodyetia bifurcata) are relatively fast growers in South Florida — expect 2–3 feet of vertical growth per year under good conditions. Full sun, consistent deep watering, and regular palm fertilization (3 times per year) support the faster end of this range. This growth rate makes them one of the quicker ways to add significant height to a landscape design.
Yes — Foxtail Palms are self-cleaning. Dead fronds detach naturally without trimming. This is one of the features that makes them popular with contractors: no ongoing frond-trimming labor after establishment, and no safety issue from hanging dead fronds. The clean trunk and self-shedding habit result in a well-maintained look with minimal intervention.
We stock Foxtail Palms in a range of sizes. Contact us for current availability — sizes and inventory change regularly. Smaller specimens establish more quickly; larger specimens deliver immediate visual impact. Field-grown material is available for high-end installs where size and mass at install are priorities.
Both are large, statement palms, but with different aesthetics. Foxtail Palms have a distinctly tropical look with full, plume-like fronds and a clean grey trunk — they read as 'tropical paradise.' Sylvestris Palms (Phoenix sylvestris) have a more rugged, textured trunk and arching pinnate fronds with a different character — often described as more 'classic' or 'Mediterranean.' Both are striking; the choice usually comes down to the design direction and client preference.
Foxtail Palms have moderate salt tolerance — they're suitable for near-coastal properties but not for front-line oceanfront exposure. For properties directly on the ocean or Intracoastal with significant salt spray, consider more salt-tolerant options like Coconut Palm, Florida Thatch Palm, or Sylvestris Palm as primary specimens. Foxtail Palms work well as secondary specimens behind a more salt-tolerant windbreak.