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Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant'

Also Known As

  • Sabal minor 'Emerald Island Giant'
  • Emerald Isle Giant Scrub Palmetto Palm

Plant type

shrub, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 6'-7'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant' plant details

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

Gardening facts about Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant' plant

How to Grow Sabal minor 'Emerald Isle Giant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • 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'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Shrub, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 5'-10'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Palm / Cycad

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 20'-60'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub, Palm / Cycad

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 5'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 50'

Width: 25'

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  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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