The Sabal minor, also known as the Dwarf Palmetto, is a small, cold-hardy palm native to the southeastern U.S., particularly found in Florida, Texas, and parts of the Carolinas. Despite its smaller size compared to other Sabal species, it’s a tough, low-maintenance palm that can thrive in a variety of landscapes, including shady, wet, and coastal areas.
Growth Habit: 2 ft- 10 ft tall by 4 ft- 6 ft.
Native Origin: North Carolina south to Florida, west to Arkansas and central Texas
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Environmental Needs: Sun , Part Shade , Shade,
Deer seldom damage this plant.
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: It prefers partial shade to full sun and neutral to alkaline, moist to wet soil, and is tolerant of poorly drained soils. It is somewhat drought tolerant once established and has a moderate salt tolerance. It grows very slowly, so buying larger plants will give more instant impact and satisfaction.
The Sabal minor, also known as the Dwarf Palmetto, is a small, cold-hardy palm native to the southeastern U.S., particularly found in Florida, Texas, and parts of the Carolinas. Despite its smaller size compared to other Sabal species, it’s a tough, low-maintenance palm that can thrive in a variety of landscapes, including shady, wet, and coastal areas.
Growth Habit: 2 ft- 10 ft tall by 4 ft- 6 ft.
Native Origin: North Carolina south to Florida, west to Arkansas and central Texas
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Environmental Needs: Sun , Part Shade , Shade,
Deer seldom damage this plant.
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: It prefers partial shade to full sun and neutral to alkaline, moist to wet soil, and is tolerant of poorly drained soils. It is somewhat drought tolerant once established and has a moderate salt tolerance. It grows very slowly, so buying larger plants will give more instant impact and satisfaction.