Photo of Sabal minor 'McCurtain' foliage by Brian's Botanicals

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Sabal minor 'McCurtain'

Also Known As

  • McCurtain Scrub Palm

Plant type

shrub, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 5'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Sabal minor 'McCurtain' plant details

Sabal minor 'McCurtain' is a fast-growing evergreen palm / cycad, shrub or tree with blue foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal minor 'McCurtain'

Plant type: palm / cycad, shrub or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal minor 'McCurtain'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sabal minor 'McCurtain' plant

How to Grow Sabal minor 'McCurtain'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-80'

Width: 15'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 5'-10'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 20'-60'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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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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Plant Type

Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

Zones

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Size

Height: 5'

Width: 5'

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