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Sabal mauritiiformis

Also Known As

  • Bay Palmetto

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Sabal mauritiiformis plant details

Sabal mauritiiformis is an evergreen palm / cycad with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal mauritiiformis

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal mauritiiformis

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sabal mauritiiformis plant

How to Grow Sabal mauritiiformis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • 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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Plant Type

Tree, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 50'

Width: 25'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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