Botanical Name: Sabal palmetto
Common Name: Cabbage palm Type of Plant: monocot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a single-trunked fan palm, not self-cleaning; large pleated-folded fronds arch outward from a stout trunk to form a full canopy; overall appearance resembles a short Washingtonia robusta Height 15'-20'(25') Spread 8'-10' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors best in full sun; tolerates some shade at inland locations Soil prefers well-draining sites; avoid strongly alkaline soils Hardiness hardy (zones 10, 12-17, 19-24): thrives in hot humid areas Morphology: Leaves large fan-shaped fronds, 5'-8' long, bright green, with unarmed petioles; fronds are strongly recurved and infolded Flowers creamy white, small, in rather short (1'-3' long) panicles; summer months Fruit a drupe: small (1/4"), black when ripe Propagation: seed Usage: a tropical vertical accent tree; distinctive for its large stiff green foliage with the conspicuous infolding ("pleating"); use as a substitute for Washington robusta when a shorter palm is needed Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular; tolerates some drought Fertilizing little required unless heavily irrigated Pruning remove old fronds and flower stalks as needed Pests/Diseases crown rot in poorly-drained locations Special Conditions/Other Origin: southeast United States Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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