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Serenoa repens

Also Known As

  • Brahea serrulata
  • Corypha obliqua
  • Corypha repens
  • Diglossophyllum serrulatum
  • Sabal serrulatum
  • Sabal serrulatum
  • Serenoa repens f. glauca
  • Serenoa serrulata
  • Fan Palm
  • Saw Palmetto

Plant type

shrub, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 7'-10'
  • W: 6'-10'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Serenoa repens plant details

Serenoa repens is an evergreen palm / cycad or shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 Serenoa repens

Plant type: palm / cycad or shrub
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 7 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: medicinal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Serenoa repens

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Serenoa repens plant

How to Grow Serenoa repens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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