Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant'

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant'

Plant type: palm / cycad or shrub

Plant family: arecaceae

Foliage: evergreen blue and green

Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall

Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b

Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Watering frequency: even moisture - low

Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained