Sabal minor
dwarf palmetto
A very slow-growing palm to a height of up to 3m, with green palmate leaves. The leaves apprear to come from underground as the trunk remains underground when young. A short trunk can develop later. This adds to its hardiness. The whiteish-green flowers are fragrant
Other common names
bush palmettoscrub palmetto
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Green | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | Brown Black | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Sabal are a genus of 17 recognised species of slow-growing and fairly hardy fan-palms, native to the tropical and sub-tropical Americas. The leaves have midribs, extending into the leaf blade, which sets them apart from other palms. Fruits are hanging and mature from green to red
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Oklahoma to SE USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Only puts growth on in temeperatures over 28°C, but tolerates winter temperatures of down to -20°C. Grow in moist neutral to alkaline soil in part shade or sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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