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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) — Hardy in USDA Zones 8 through 11, it thrives under full sunlight but can withstand partial shade
Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — Offers low maintenance and adds vertical interest in coastal and formal landscapes
Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — is an iconic staple of the southeastern United States landscape; the Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is an iconic, image 63
Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palmetto) — it is drought-tolerant once established; this robust palm is known for its remarkable tolerance to a variety of, image 91
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