Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Sabal

Species:

Sabal causiarum

USDA Symbol:

SACA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from terminal bud protected by persistent leaf bases; tolerates low-intensity fires.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky hillsides and coastal areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with warm temperatures (85-95°F). Fresh seed germinates more readily; germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI