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Cabbage Palmetto (Sabal palmetto)

Sabal palmetto, the Cabbage Palmetto, is a slow-growing palm tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its fan-shaped leaves and sturdy trunk.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is crucial. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-27 °C; can tolerate brief dips below freezing.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize during the growing season.

Use a balanced palm fertilizer in spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

12-20 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fan-shaped (palmate)

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Chamaerops palmetto (Walter) Michx.
Corypha palmetto Walter
Inodes blackburniana (Schult. & Schult.f.) O.F.Cook
Inodes palmetto (Walter) O.F.Cook
Inodes schwarzii O.F.Cook
Sabal bahamensis (Becc.) L.H.Bailey
Sabal blackburniana Schult. & Schult.f.
Sabal jamesiana Small
Sabal parviflora Becc.
Sabal schwarzii (O.F.Cook) Becc.
Sabal viatoris L.H.Bailey
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderArecales
  • familyArecaceae
  • genusSabal
  • speciesSabal palmetto
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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