Dwarf Palmetto
Sabal minor
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Sabal
- Species:
- Sabal minor
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers wetland areas, often found near streams
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 30-day stratification in moist sand at 38°F
Establishment: No pretreatment to break dormancy was necessary for other Sabal species. The protocol suggests that stratification may increase the speed of germination for S. minor.
Source: npn.rngr.net