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Sabal mexicana

Also Known As

  • Mexican Palmetto
  • Palma de Mícharos
  • Rio Grande Palmetto
  • Texas Palmetto
  • Texas Sabal Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad, aquatic

size

  • H: 50'
  • W: 25'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Sabal mexicana plant details

Sabal mexicana is an evergreen aquatic palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal mexicana

Plant type: aquatic palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 50 FT tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal mexicana

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very ornamental (and somewhat rare in the wild), this 20-40' palm has yellow- green, fan-shaped leaves to 5' x 5'! and edible fruit (known as ?micharos?); slow growing (maturing at 20-35 years) and hardier as it matures. S/M-D/GDr
A large, water-loving palm with fan-shaped leaves native to Texas and Mexico. I think it is a more tropical looking palm than the other trunking, cold-hardy Sabals. It is cold hardy to below 10 °F and very adaptable to a variety of different climates. Seed from Las Cruces, NM. BH.

Gardening facts about Sabal mexicana plant

How to Grow Sabal mexicana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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