Foxtail Palm Landscape Ideas

Foxtail palm landscape ideas can help fit this perfect addition to your outdoor environment.

Relatively recently discovered it was in the early 1980s in its indigenous environment in Far North Queensland, Australia. When word got out, the Foxtail Palm has become quite popular.

• Especially because of the look, with their feathery fronds.
• It also has that decorative type of trunk.
• Both of those features make for a knockout look in your garden, backyard or front yard.

Yes, the Foxtail Palm is named for a fox's fluffy, bushy tail.

The USDA Climate Zone for Foxtail Palms is ideally 10b-11.

If you're in a warmer Microclimate of 10a, it can work. Not sure what Your Climate Zone is? You can Find Your USDA Zone Here>

USDA Zone Map Effective From 1990-2000.
Newest One Shows Warmer Zones Better

When you plant it in your own landscape, though, it's adaptable to many soil types. But remember, it Likes Soil pH to be slightly acid.

If the spot you're thinking of has loamy soil, it can do well. Just be sure it has excellent drainage.

Combination of sand and loam make up this soil.

PLAN FOR THE SPACE FOXTAIL PALMS NEED

They can grow up to 60ft/18m tall.

Think about its crown width: about 12ft/4m. With its feathery (pinnate), arching leaves.

• Each frond begins leaflets only 10in/25cm from the trunk. 
• Growing out all around the rachis (stalk or stem).

Plumose Leaflet Arrangement, Circling the Stem
Creates a nice, thick bushy looking crown.

HOW FAST DOES A FOXTAIL PALM GROW?

Consider the Foxtail Palm Tree's growth rate. Once established, these palms grow relatively quickly. With ideal conditions they can grow about 2-3ft/61-91cm per year.

• As they grow, they want their needed space.
• Doing Your Advance Planning to accommodate their space needs is smart - for you & the palm!
• The good thing is, you won’t be waiting long to enjoy their delightful elegance!

Growing Tall at Sea World, Orlando Florida

Your Watering Schedule is important for Foxtails to look their best.

What's your Landscape Watering System?

• Do you have A Drip Set-Up? With automatic settings.
• Will you need to Reach A Garden Hose to it? (We have that one & it pretty much doesn't kink.) More work for you, but some people enjoy it.

1. But some Hose Systems Can Simulate Drip.

Foxtail Palms need regular watering until well established. Then you can cut back a bit. As they're not overly thirsty.

They can even survive some drought, but their appearance suffers. The fronds can start yellowing.

Foxtail Palms in Critical Condition From Long California Drought

Now that you've chosen your planting area, let's get some Foxtail Palm Landscape Ideas for you to plan your backyard.

This beautiful palm can give your backyard refuge the atmosphere for relaxation and calm. Here are some landscaping ideas:

Do You Have a Pool?

Plant Foxtails nearby Your Lighted Pool Area. To imitate that resort-like feel.

• Line them up on one side, or scatter an odd number, like 3 or 5 amongst the seating area.
• If you're only planting one palm, place it between the pool's corner and the wall of your house. 
• Also, their lush fronds provide a bit of shade. Think of the sun's direction in relation to your poolside & seating.

Although these aren't Foxtail Palms, the image was created as an example of placing them poolside. Odd numbers: 3 on each side.

Your Tapering Landscape Plan:

• Review height expectations of these added plantings.
• Place the taller ones nearest the palm, with shorter plants subsequent. That creates a layered appearance.
• This method brings the eye first to the tall palm, then streaming downward through this adjacent garden.

Group Foxtail Palm Trees in Your Backyard Landscape

You could consider grouping several foxtail palms.

• This imitates its more natural look, as if you're sitting in its Cape York Environment.
• A cluster of these palms creates your own luxuriant, tropical grove. Especially works well in larger yards.

A Group of Foxtail Palms, with various heights, is a great idea.
If your property is large enough.

Enhance Your Front Home Entrance

Use this Foxtail Palm Landscape Idea to make your front yard stand out.

• Plant several (in odd numbers) Foxtail Palms in rows along entry pathways or along your driveway.
• This technique is used to create a grand entrance.
• As anyone (including you!) coming up to your home, with its entry bounded by these ornate palms, will feel an inviting welcome.

Foxtail Palms Lining the Drive Make a Grand Entry

Planting Foxtail Palms for That Worry-Free, Happy Environment.

How? Look at their graceful, swaying leaves. They'll bring you to a tropic-like place of peace and tranquility.

Do you enjoy messing around with gardening, using your creativity to improve your landscape?

• Why not try various coordinating plant arrangements. 
• A Mixture Of Tropical Plants surrounding your palm adds to that balmy atmosphere. Include an assortment of textures and colors.

Here's a Fabulous Option for Patios and Decks.

• You could add Planting Containers, filled with Perennial Tropicals. Place them to surround your seating area or the palm itself.
• Even use a Large Plant Container for planting a Foxtail Palm. Choose a Decorative Container that synchronizes with your landscape's surroundings.

Any of these Tropic-Like potted plants would add to the effect.

Worries may enter because of wintertime weather.

• Foxtail Palms aren't one of those Cold-Hardy Palm Trees.
• But if a sudden freeze comes your way, they're able to get through it with temporary lows down to 28^oF/-2.2^oC.
• If it goes longer, they'll need you to Protect Them From the Cold. Any Cold Damage Repair can be tried.

Frost all along a palm's leaf segments. Brown tips indicate cold damage.