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Sabal palmetto
The iconic palm from Florida, with an unusual trunk and costapalmate leaves. -12 to -15°C (14 to 5°F). Buy it online in 7-litre pots.
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Synonyms of Sabal palmetto
Florida palm, Sabal parviflora, Sabal bahamensis
Origin of Sabal palmetto
It is the iconic palm of Florida and South Carolina, where it grows along rivers.
Hardiness of Sabal palmetto
Exceptionnally hardy for a southern palm: -12 to -15°C (14 to 5°F)
Description of Sabal palmetto
A gorgeous, medium-sized palm (7 to 10 metres in Europe), with an unusual trunk: the base of the fallen leaves form geometrical crisscrosses. The leaves are deep green, costapalmate and indented.
How to grow Sabal palmetto
Place it in full sun, in the warmest place in your garden, with abundant watering in summer.
Story time
The flowers are small, white, fragrant and melliferous; the honey that is produced is sold under the appellation 'Sabal palmetto'
Technical sheet
Data sheet
- Leaves:
- evergreen
- Flowers:
- yes
- Edible:
- no
- Fragrant:
- yes
- Cold-hardiness (take the lowest T° indicated)
- - 5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-15°C (5°F) - Exposure:
- full sun
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