Photo of Sabal bermudana foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Sabal bermudana

Also Known As

  • Bermuda Palmetto

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 20'-80'
  • W: 15'-30'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Sabal bermudana plant details

Sabal bermudana is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal bermudana

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 80 FT - tall
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal bermudana

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. Endemic to Bermuda, it grows to about 20 feet with a grey trunk to 12” in diameter. The deeply costapalmate leaves are deep green to bluish green. To see a photo of a mature Sabal bermudana go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Sabal/bermudana.html

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Sabal bermudana plant

How to Grow Sabal bermudana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Cabbage Palm, Palmetto

Plant Type

Tree, Perennial, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'-80'

Width: 15'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Scrub Palmetto

Plant Type

Shrub, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 5'-10'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Sonora Palmetto

Plant Type

Palm / Cycad

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 20'-60'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka McCurtain Scrub Palm

Plant Type

Shrub, Palm / Cycad

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 5'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Mexican Palmetto, Palma de Mícharos, Rio Grande Palmetto, Texas Palmetto, Texas Sabal Palm

Plant Type

Tree, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 50'

Width: 25'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Sabal mexicana foliage, form by USDA Forest Service
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