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Sabal maritima

Also Known As

  • Bull Thatch Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 20'
  • W: 12'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Sabal maritima plant details

Sabal maritima 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 maritima

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT wide, 20 FT tall
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal maritima

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 9. This is a stout version of S. palmetto with a smooth white trunk. Its leaves are larger than S. palmetto and the petioles are larger still.

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Sabal maritima plant

How to Grow Sabal maritima

  • Sun Exposure

    • 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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