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Sabal minor

Common Name:
Dwarf palmetto
Plant Type:
Palm
Family:
Arecaceae (The Palm Family)
Geographic Origin:
Eastern United States
California Native?:
No
Plant Size:
to 6 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Foundation plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer
Flower Color:
Cream
Exposure:
Sun or shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil
Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less
Dwarf palmetto keeps its trunk underground for many years, though the trunk will reach 3 feet in time. Sturdy fans are blue green in color. This palm will grow in sun or shade.