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Sabal domingensis

Also Known As

  • Dominican Palm
  • Hispaniola Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 20'-60'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Sabal domingensis plant details

Sabal domingensis is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. and black fruit. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal domingensis

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal domingensis

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. A stout trunked sabal with blue green fan shaped leaves. It has a full crown and grows reasonably fast.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Sabal domingensis plant

How to Grow Sabal domingensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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