Sabal minor
Blue palm, Blue palmetto, Dwarf palm, Dwarf palmetto
Sabal Sabal
S. minor - S. minor is a small palm with a trunk that remains below ground with large, silvery-green, fan-like leaves and tall inflorescences of white flowers followed by black fruit.
Sabal minor is: Evergreen
Irregular, Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree
White, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Silvery-grey in All seasons
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
No pruning required.
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Sabal minor (Blue palm) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, City, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Foliage only
in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun with midday shade. Protect from strong, cold, drying winds and frost or overwinter indoors.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Sabal minor
Blue palm, Blue palmetto, Dwarf palm, Dwarf palmetto
Sabal Sabal
S. minor - S. minor is a small palm with a trunk that remains below ground with large, silvery-green, fan-like leaves and tall inflorescences of white flowers followed by black fruit.
Evergreen
Irregular, Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree
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White, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Silvery-grey in All seasons
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
No pruning required.
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Sabal minor (Blue palm) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 2m after 20-50 Years.
Architectural, City, Drought Tolerant, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Foliage only
in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun with midday shade. Protect from strong, cold, drying winds and frost or overwinter indoors.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 9, Zone 8
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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