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Cabbage Palm

Sabal Palmetto

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Overview

The Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is an iconic evergreen, native to southeastern USA. This hardy palm thrives in USDA zones 8-11 and reaches heights of 40 to 60 feet with a canopy spread of 10 to 15 feet. Adaptable to various soil types, it's drought-tolerant once established. It features a stout, columnar trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves. Offers low maintenance and adds vertical interest in coastal and formal landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Palm, TreeClimate Subtropical

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — When planning the garden layout; hardy in USDA Zones 8 through 11, it thrives under full sunlight but can withstand partial

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Palm, Tree
Family: Arecaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — scientifically recognized as Sabal palmetto; each frond can reach a length of 5 to 6 feet, contributing to the, image 100

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — Offers low maintenance and adds vertical interest in coastal and formal landscapes; is an iconic staple of the, image 99

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — the Cabbage Palm's trunk forms an impressive

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — is an iconic staple of the southeastern United States landscape; the Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is an iconic evergreen

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — Offers low maintenance and adds vertical interest in coastal and formal landscapes; is an iconic staple of the southeastern

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — is an iconic staple of the southeastern United States landscape; the Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is an iconic, image 44

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — This robust palm is known for its remarkable tolerance to a variety of conditions; making it an exemplary choice, image 83

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — It features a stout, columnar trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves; when planning the garden layout, image 98

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — it is drought-tolerant once established

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — scientifically recognized as Sabal palmetto; each frond can reach a length of 5 to 6 feet, contributing to the palm's lush

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — The Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is an iconic evergreen, native to southeastern USA

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — capped by a symmetrical crown of fan-shaped fronds; scientifically recognized as Sabal palmetto, image 69

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — Each frond can reach a length of 5 to 6 feet, contributing to the palm's lush appearance; capped by a symmetrical crown of

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — It provides excellent vertical accents in both formal and informal settings; adaptable to various soil types, it's, image 93

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — capped by a symmetrical crown of fan-shaped fronds

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — scientifically recognized as Sabal palmetto; each frond can reach a length of 5 to 6 feet, contributing to the, image 62

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — When planning the garden layout

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — The Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is an iconic evergreen, native to southeastern USA; offers low maintenance and adds vertical

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — Offers low maintenance and adds vertical interest in coastal and formal landscapes; is an iconic staple of the, image 61

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — palm / tree for full or half; requiring minimal supplemental irrigation, image 76

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — making it a superb choice for hurricane-prone regions; palm / tree for full or half

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — <br><br>Growing to a mighty height of 40 to 60 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet, image 67

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — capped by a symmetrical crown of fan-shaped fronds; scientifically recognized as Sabal palmetto

Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — scientifically recognized as Sabal palmetto; each frond can reach a length of 5 to 6 feet, contributing to the, image 43

Photographs by 14 contributors

Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Hans Hillewaert, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Malcolm Manners from Lakeland FL, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Drew Avery, CC BY 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
pei-ott, CC BY 4.0 · source
Sam Fraser-Smith from Brisbane, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
James St. John, CC BY 2.0 · source
Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · source
天問小窩, CC BY 2.0 · source
Hiobson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
EgorovaSvetlana, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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