Areca vestiaria This colorful Indonesian native seems to have every attribute a collector could want. First and foremost is the striking red petioles and crownshaft which contrast nicely against the dark green leaves.
Coccothrinax miraguama This fantastic fan palm is a Cuban native and close relative to the highly sought after ‘Old Man Palm’ (Coccothrinax crinita). Besides the obvious appeal of being a fan palm, it's reported to be tolerant of cooler temps than a lot of palms (Zone 9b).
Dictyosperma album Hailing from a small group of islands east of Madagascar, it's virtually extinct in its native habitat due to its tasty palm heart. D. album also known for its ability to endure salt and very high winds. A highly desirable trait when you landscape in hurricane prone coastal areas.
Verschaffeltia splendida If you are only going to grow one oddball palm in your collection, consider this splendid stilt palm as a prime pick. The colorful juvenile plants sport large undivided leaves held atop sturdy petioles covered with needle like spines.
