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Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal Minor

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Overview

The Dwarf Palmetto, Sabal minor, is a slow-growing, evergreen fan palm reaching 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar spread. Its cold hardiness and tolerate shade make it versatile for various landscapes. Producing dark green leaves and summer-blooming white flowers, it gives a tropical flair and is ideal as an understory plant or in groups for ground cover. USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–10Type Palm, TreeClimate Subtropical
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — the Dwarf Palmetto is suitable for USDA zones 7 through 11; consider its ability to provide a textured backdrop or serve as a
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — the Dwarf Palmetto is suitable for USDA zones 7 through 11Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — Sabal minor produces yellow-white flowers on tall; fan-shaped leaves that span approximately 3 feet in lengthDwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — evergreen fan palm reaching 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar spread; it gives a tropical flair and is ideal as an understoryDwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — palm / tree for full or halfDwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — Sabal minor produces yellow-white flowers on tallDwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — fleshy fruits that attract wildlife+66

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Palm, Tree
Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — the Dwarf Palmetto is suitable for USDA zones 7 through 11; consider its ability to provide a textured backdrop or serve as a
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — the Dwarf Palmetto is suitable for USDA zones 7 through 11
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — Sabal minor produces yellow-white flowers on tall; fan-shaped leaves that span approximately 3 feet in length
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — evergreen fan palm reaching 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar spread; it gives a tropical flair and is ideal as an understory
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — palm / tree for full or half
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — Sabal minor produces yellow-white flowers on tall
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — fleshy fruits that attract wildlife
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — Producing dark green leaves and summer-blooming white flowers; such as birds and butterflies.<br><br>When incorporating the
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — this plant is quite drought-tolerant once established; this species reaches an average height of 2 to 5 feet and a spread of 3
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; is a low-maintenance and hardy evergreen that offers a touch of tropical flair to any
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — it gives a tropical flair and is ideal as an understory plant or in groups for ground cover
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — white and yellow flowers in the garden
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11; boasting a compact growth habit, image 53
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — the Dwarf Palmetto is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking durability and a splash of tropical character
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — evergreen fan palm reaching 3 to 5 feet in height with a similar spread
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — the Dwarf Palmetto is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking durability and a splash of tropical character; palm / tree for
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — fan-shaped leaves that span approximately 3 feet in length; sabal minor produces yellow-white flowers on tall
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — fleshy fruits that attract wildlife; aesthetically pleasing and practically carefree
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — commonly referred to as Sabal minor; giving the impression of a lush
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — Producing dark green leaves and summer-blooming white flowers; such as birds and butterflies.<br><br>When, image 51
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — giving the impression of a lush
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — palm / tree with white and yellow blooms; the foliage emerges from a clumping trunk that typically remains hidden
Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal Minor) — commonly referred to as Sabal minor
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