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Originally Posted by Chi-Town
Have you noticed that the developer does not plant Queen palms? That speaks volumes.
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What developer? The home builder, golf course or common areas?
The home builder is required by The State of FL building code to plant 1 or more (depending on lot size) native trees with a minimum trunk size. A native palm would be expensive compared to other trees
I have noticed many of these code trees are not native. The dwarf magnolias, oak leaf holly, and crepe myrtle are not native. The oaks and East Palatka holly are natives.
Golf Course developers plant a lot of Sable palms , Silver Saw Palmetto, Washingtonia . In the commercial venue, these palms cost less than Queen palms. You will see a few Queens, Phoenix varieties and other palms on the golf courses though on the upscale courses.
The common areas developer plants the palm trees according to the Landscape Architect and what is available in his area. Most of the licensed Landscape Architects near here are in Gainesville and Jacksonville, where it is too cold for queen palms.