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

By: Forestfarm

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.