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Sabal palmetto 'Mocksville'

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 12'-18'

planting zones

  • 7b-12

Sabal palmetto 'Mocksville' plant details

Sabal palmetto 'Mocksville' is a broadleaf evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal palmetto 'Mocksville'

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 18 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: jungle garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal palmetto 'Mocksville'

USDA Zones: 7b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average and rich

Gardening facts about Sabal palmetto 'Mocksville' plant

How to Grow Sabal palmetto 'Mocksville'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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