Sabal minor

Sabal Palm (Dwarf Palmetto)

This slow-growing, native palm grows 2'-10' in height. The blue-green leaves lack ribs and are shaped like a fan. Flowers are fragrant and appear in summer, attracting pollinators. Blue-black fruits are eaten by robins, raccoons, and many other birds and mammals.  

It is naturally found in maritime forests, swamps, floodplains, and occasionally on drier sites. It is somewhat drought tolerant once established and is moderately salt tolerant. This plant is seldom damaged by deer.

Sabal palm does well as a specimen, in understory plantings and provides a tropical look for foundation plantings. 

  • Blue-green palm foliage
  • Drought tolerant, evergreen
  • Slow growth rate

  • Category: Shrub, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 8-10
  • Height: 5-6 ft
  • Spread: 5-6 ft
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Foliage Color
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Native
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Habit
Upright
Weeping
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Moisture
Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sabal minor

Plant in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. Dwarf palmetto can tolerate poorly drained soils and is a good choice for rain gardens.