Mule Palms of Mississippi

Cold hardy hybrid palm nursery. Top products: Mule Palms (xbutiagrus), Silver Queen Palms (Syagrus romanzoffiana var. litoralis), Pindo Palms (Butia odorata), Hybrid palm seeds. Mule Palms of Mississippi, located in Ocean Springs, is a specialized horticultural nursery focused on the cultivation and hybridization of cold-hardy palm trees. The business centers its operations on producing the 'Mule Palm' (xbutiagrus), a sterile inter-genetic hybrid created by cross-pollinating the Pindo Palm (Butia odorata) with the Silver Queen Palm (Syagrus romanzoffiana var. litoralis). By leveraging mature, proven seed-bearing Pindo palms and resilient pollen donors that have survived sustained sub-freezing temperatures on the Gulf Coast, the nursery ensures the resulting hybrids are robust enough for USDA Hardiness Zones 8a and above. They emphasize a scientific approach to breeding, selecting specimens specifically for their ability to withstand winter temperatures in the teens while maintaining a tropical, coconut palm aesthetic. The nursery serves homeowners and professional landscapers, offering containerized plants for local pickup and shipping nationwide. They manage the full lifecycle from seed germination to mature 30-gallon specimen trees.