With most thenar trees , the with child problems are razor - shrewd leaves and equally sharp thorns . There are a few , however , that are toxic and can cause serious aesculapian problems and even death if take in . Do not plant toxic palm trees where new kid and pet can get access to them . Pick up and throw out of any leafage , fruit or stems that light to the ground . Being extra cautious is better than not being cautious enough .

Formosa Palm

Formosa medallion ( Arenga engleri ) is also called Taiwan sugar palm tree , dwarf sugar palm and Taiwan genus Arenga palm . The fruit is toxic and can stimulate a spartan allergic skin chemical reaction . The tree grows to 10 ft tall with a spread of 16 feet and produces morose olive , fishtail - shaped leaves that grow up to 8 metrical unit long . The red , orange or gullible flowers grow on stalks and are both manly and female . The female peak farm red or deep over-embellished fruits less than 1 inch in diameter . Plant the Formosa palm tree in partial shade and in rich , moist , well - drained soil . The plant does not do well in a piquant environment . The Formosa palm can be uprise in all but a small section of northern Florida .

Fishtail Palm

The fruit of the fishtail palm ( Caryota mitis ) contains oxalic acid which is toxic when ingest and can cause severe chemical burns when it comes in contact with the skin . The tree turn up to 25 foot tall and 12 feet encompassing and produce stems that are top with light green leafage that produce up to 9 feet long and reddish fruits . Plant the fishtail palm in full sun , partial tad or full tint and in moist , well drained soil . The tree is intrepid in southern Florida .

Queen Sago

Queen sago ( Cycas circinalis ) is also known as imitation sago and fern decoration . The Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree contains neurotoxins that can paralyze or kill if take in . The plant grows up to 20 feet tall and get feather - similar foliage that grow up to 8 feet farsighted . The tree will be either male or distaff , and one of each is needed to bring forth fruit . Each tree get cones in the crepuscule , and the female cones produce large orange seed . Plant the queen sago in full sun and in a informal , flaxen , well - drain soil . The fagot sago is only sturdy in southern Florida and the Florida Keys .

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