Blue palmetto
Sabal palmetto
Sabal palmetto, also known as the Cabbage Palmetto, is a hardy and low-maintenance palm that thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soil conditions including sandy and coastal soils. Water regularly while establishing, but once mature it is moderately drought tolerant and requires little intervention. It is an excellent choice for large landscapes, coastal gardens, or as a statement specimen tree in warm climates.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
120″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply To Saturate The Root Zone, Then Allow Soil To Dry Moderately Before Next Watering
Soil pH
5.1 – 7.8
Temperature
50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 21, 2021 by P A (cc-by-sa)
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