W. filifera is also known as the California Fan Palm. It is native to Southern California - and Arizona.

An impressive sun-loving desert palm tree. Can reach 70ft/21m at a medium pace. With thick trunks & palmate leaves, often seen holding onto old fronds. Easily cared for.

• Most cold-hardy of the genera. Good to go for Zones 8-11. Plus in Arizona Zone 7, because of the dry climate.
• White threads amidst the fronds give it the Cotton Palm common name in England.
• In dry climates may tolerate as low as 15^oF/-9.4C when mature. Seedlings Need Good Protection.

California Fan Palm in Tucson's Sonoran Desert Neighborhood.
Surrounded by its Desert Palm Tree cousins - Mexican Fans.

W. robusta works fine, if you have enough room. It's the Very Tall Palm LA is Known For.

• It can get to 90ft/27m, or more. So it's best to Plan Ahead to Place it in Your Landscape.
• Best in Zones 9b-11. 9a can be tried.
• It retains its brown, dead leaves for awhile. But Trimming the Fronds off, like its cousin above, isn't needed. It will drop them itself, in it's own time.

Washingtonia robusta palms on Grant Road, Tucson AZ

Chamaerops humilis is also called European Fan Palm.

• It's resistant to drought and desert heat. All around Easy Care and Hardy Short Palm.
• Particularly hardy choice that resists drought and intense heat. Clustering, it makes an excellent hedge.
• Suited for USDA arid Zones 8-11. 

Young, Beautiful European Fan Palm All the Way in NZ

Brahea armata loves the dry desert's (Zones 8b-11) full sun & heat. AKA Blue Hesper Palm. With a stunning flower & fruit display.

• Can take momentary plunges to about 16^oF/-8.9C.
• Native to northwestern Mexico. In canyons & streamside. It's first year, up Your Watering Plan. After, it's drought tolerant.
• Slowly gets 30ft/9.14m tall. 

Mexican Blue Palm Enthralling With its Flowery Display!

Phoenix canariensis is native to The Canary Islands. Majestic, with round crown of 100+ fronds. Among the tallest palm trees, so plan for that.

• Does fine with the Canary's coastal desert scrub. Also inland desert scrub of Zones 8b-11.
• Loves the sun, but limitedly tolerates temps to 15^oF/-9^oC.
• If you get one, for great looks give it a bit more watering than its desert does!

Stately Canary Island Date Palms Grow Quite Large

Phoenix dactylifera has historically been the palm most cultivated for date Fruit Production. It's sustained many in Middle Eastern cultures since time immemorial. 

• It's a true desert sun & heat lover. Still can endure low temps of 18^oF/-7.8C, for a bit.
• Today in the USA, they grow in Southern California & Arizona deserts. Helping local economies.
• In its native territories, it often pops up around oases. Knowing how to seek out water!

Grove of Date Palms Along I-8 in Arizona. Adjacent to Dateland Fuel Stop.

A little beauty (to 15ft/4.5m tall), the Phoenix roebelinii.

Also called Miniature Date Palm. Many people in Arizona like to grow it.

• Often sold as multiples of 2 or 3 together, though it's a solitary palm.
• Suited for deserts in Zones 8b-11. Full sun is fine. And can take temps to just below freezing.
• Medium growth rate when given extra water & soil amendments.

It's done well scattered around our town of Tucson AZ.

It surely is, even with the young trunk growing underground!

Another common name is Silver Saw Palmetto, scientifically: Serenoa repens.

Native to the southeastern States of the U.S., it can be tried in Arizona. As it can be drought & cold hardy. Can do full sun, but likes a bit of shade too.

• It has clustering growth, but very slowly. Zones 8-11, possibly even 7b with protection.
• It's been used for Treating Male Urinary Symptoms. 
• It Grows Easily From Seed. But doesn't like transplanting. So choose the perfect spot for it.

Saw Palmetto in its natural National Forest