A customer might ask for a Royal Palm and get one price over the phone, then send a photo of the site and hear a different number. That is not price guessing. It is usually the reality of what affects the price of palms and trees in South Florida, where plant size, availability, site access, and installation needs can quickly change the total.

If you're looking to create a natural privacy screen for your Miami home, you've probably considered two popular options: the Areca Palm and the Clusia. Both work well for South Florida landscaping, but each offers different benefits and care requirements. At Santana & Plants Corp, we know choosing the right privacy hedge is more than a landscaping decision—it's an investment in your home's privacy, curb appeal, and value. In this guide, we compare these two tropical plants.

The Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) provides lush, rapid privacy and minimal upkeep for South Florida properties.