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The Saw Palmetto is a hardy, low-growing palm native to the southeastern U.S., particularly in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It is well-known for its fan-shaped fronds, creeping growth habit, and resilience to harsh conditions. This palm is commonly used in landscaping, wildlife habitats, and even herbal medicine. This native plant tolerates a range of conditions and provides wonderful textural interest beneath new or established trees. And it’s highly salt-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal gardening. Saw palmetto has showy flowers in spring and summer, followed by large drupes that are attractive to wildlife. Saw palmetto is also resistant to damage from hurricanes.
Growth Habit: Sprawling, Dense, 5 to 10 ft tall and spreads 4 to 10 feet wide.
Native Origin: South Carolina to Florida
Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Environment Needs: Full Sun, Part Sun
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: Foliage color is better in full sun rather than shade. It is unfussy about soil type, but infertile soils should be fertilized to maximize the palm’s growth. This plant is moderately salt tolerant. Once established, it is both drought tolerant and flood resistant. This palm is remarkably untroubled by pests, making it one of the most care-free plants for southern gardens.
The Saw Palmetto is a hardy, low-growing palm native to the southeastern U.S., particularly in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. It is well-known for its fan-shaped fronds, creeping growth habit, and resilience to harsh conditions. This palm is commonly used in landscaping, wildlife habitats, and even herbal medicine. This native plant tolerates a range of conditions and provides wonderful textural interest beneath new or established trees. And it’s highly salt-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal gardening. Saw palmetto has showy flowers in spring and summer, followed by large drupes that are attractive to wildlife. Saw palmetto is also resistant to damage from hurricanes.
Growth Habit: Sprawling, Dense, 5 to 10 ft tall and spreads 4 to 10 feet wide.
Native Origin: South Carolina to Florida
Hardiness Zone: 8-11
Environment Needs: Full Sun, Part Sun
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance: Foliage color is better in full sun rather than shade. It is unfussy about soil type, but infertile soils should be fertilized to maximize the palm’s growth. This plant is moderately salt tolerant. Once established, it is both drought tolerant and flood resistant. This palm is remarkably untroubled by pests, making it one of the most care-free plants for southern gardens.