Sabal minor
dwarf palmetto
Flower Colors
Description
A very slow-growing palm to a height of up to 3m, with green palmate leaves. The leaves apprear to come from underground as the trunk remains underground when young. A short trunk can develop later. This adds to its hardiness. The whiteish-green flowers are fragrant
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.2 m/yr
Soil Texture
SandLoamChalk
Soil pH
NeutralAlkalineAcid
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 8-11
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenSub-tropicalLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds