Suggestion for palm that stays 2-3 feet that look like Livistona chinensis

[kimgerlach1]

Hi all, 

And thank you in advance. I'm moving and will be putting in a pool. I have two mule palms that I will plant on two corners. I was thinking of putting mules on all 4 corners and then having shorter 2-3 feet tall in between them ish. I will provide lots of protection because I like to zone push. I have fallen in love with the look of Livistona Chinensis and Mexican Fan Palms, and was wondering if there were any shorter palms with that super glossy shine that are fan types. I will be in zone 8. 

Edited February 22, 2024 by kimgerlach1

[Chester B]

Sorry, no palms that meet that description for zone 8.  The only small fan palms for zone 8 are Sabal minor (dwarf variety) and perhaps Brahea moorei or decumbens (good luck finding one).  But neither really look like LIvistona chinensis.

You'd be better off with a large leaf herbaceous plant.

Edited February 22, 2024 by Chester B

[Las Palmas Norte]

Perhaps using L. chinensis in containers and replacing them once they outgrow the size you're after.

[kimgerlach1]

14 minutes ago, Chester B said:

Sorry, no palms that meet that description for zone 8.  The only small fan palms for zone 8 are Sabal minor (dwarf variety) and perhaps Brahea moorei or decumbens (good luck finding one).  But neither really look like LIvistona chinensis.

You'd be better off with a large leaf herbaceous plant.

Thank you so much for this advice! I'll look into your suggestions 

[kimgerlach1]

13 minutes ago, Las Palmas Norte said:

Perhaps using L. chinensis in containers and replacing them once they outgrow the size you're after.

That is a fantastic idea! I will have a finished basement that I can overwinter them in.