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Sugar Palms Perfect for Privacy

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Real Estate Agent with Dick Betts National Speaker SL3537832

I get plenty of questions about planting bushes or other plants for privacy and my suggest is Sugar Palms.  Looks like what I have read from different sources they can grow to about 20’ tall and 16’ wide.  This would be great for areas around pools and areas you want privacy.  I was recently asked to view a pool home and they had sugar palms lining the outside of the birdcage, perfect as you had all the privacy you wanted.  Maybe you have a paver patio and want an area of privacy a few of these will so the trick.

Sugar Palms are hardy and can handle cold temps one site said 20º another said 25º.  You should water regularly but allow the soil dry out between watering to avoid root rot.  Once established Sugar Palms can handle drought periods, they respond well to fertilizer which you can pick up at Lowe’s or Home Depot.

We have plenty of locally owned greenhouses so do your homework to find the best place to buy!

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

LPT Realty

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

If I were to live in a community like The Villages I would definitely want privacy - so just might have to plan on some sugar palms!

Jan 21, 2025 04:57 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. Plan carefully when you plant given the width they can obtain or you will be constantly in a "trim, trim, trim" mode! Enjoy your day and sharpen your clippers.   

Jan 21, 2025 04:58 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I don not know if we have the sugar palms out here, love them. great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jan 21, 2025 08:27 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

I do not know if we have the sugar palms out here, love them. great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jan 21, 2025 08:29 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dick Betts I think everyone privacy, even if they live in a neighborhood where the homes are close together.

Jan 21, 2025 02:05 PM