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Sabal minor 'Chipola Dwarf'

Plant type

shrub, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Sabal minor 'Chipola Dwarf' plant details

Sabal minor 'Chipola Dwarf' is a broadleaf evergreen palm / cycad or shrub with blue foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal minor 'Chipola Dwarf'

Plant type: palm / cycad or shrub
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: jungle garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal minor 'Chipola Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Gardening facts about Sabal minor 'Chipola Dwarf' plant

How to Grow Sabal minor 'Chipola Dwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 15'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-10'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 20'-60'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
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Plant Type

Shrub, Palm / Cycad

Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 5'-8'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 25'

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