Sabal Palms

Sabal Palm or Sabal Palmetto are Native to Florida, California and other Southern States.

Dwarf Sable Palms are available as well as the larger growing species. Sabal Palms will grow to 60ft, dwarf sable palms (Sabal Minor) are very low growing.

Sabal Palms are popular in Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Nevada, Arizona, Georgia and California

Sabal Palm Care and Growing Conditions

In terms of Zones Sabal Palms are best in zones 7+, or a Mediteranean climate. A moist soil will make growth much faster than dryish conditions, in fact Sabal Palms should not be allowed to dry out. Old dead and damaged fronds are best removed for appearance, but wait until they begin to droop before removing. Use a general purpose slow release fertilzer each quarter (4 times a year) for good growth.

A layer of mulch will help retain moisture.

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Sabal Palms are also known as 'Cabbage Palms', the blue palm, or dwarf palmetto.