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    • Photo of Sabal minor 'Cherokee' by Patricia Cunningham

    Photo by Patricia Cunningham

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    Sabal minor 'Cherokee'

    Also Known As

    • Cherokee Dwarf Palmetto

    Plant type

    shrub, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10a

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    Sabal minor 'Cherokee' plant details

    Sabal minor 'Cherokee' is an evergreen palm / cycad or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal minor 'Cherokee'

    Plant type: palm / cycad or shrub
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal minor 'Cherokee'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the smallest of the species, this palm is a shower, not a grower. Full sun to part shade, 4-5' tall and wide at maturity. Extremely cold hardy cultivar, hardy to 0F. USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sabal minor 'Cherokee' plant

    How to Grow Sabal minor 'Cherokee'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Sabal palmetto

    aka Cabbage Palm, Palmetto

    Plant Type

    Tree, Perennial, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-80'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Sabal palmetto crown, foliage by Mmcknight4
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    Sabal etonia

    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
    Photo of Sabal etonia foliage by Guettarda
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    Sabal uresana

    aka Sonora Palmetto

    Plant Type

    Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 20'-60'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sabal uresana foliage by Carstor
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    Sabal minor 'McCurtain'

    aka McCurtain Scrub Palm

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Sabal minor 'McCurtain' foliage by Brian's Botanicals
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    Sabal mexicana

    aka Mexican Palmetto, Palma de Mícharos, Rio Grande Palmetto, Texas Palmetto, Texas Sabal Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 50'

    Width: 25'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sabal mexicana foliage, form by USDA Forest Service
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