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Sabal minor var. louisiana

Also Known As

  • Sabal louisiana
  • Blue Palm
  • Bluestem Palmetto
  • Dwarf Palmetto
  • Louisiana Palmetto Palm

Plant type

tree, shrub, palm / cycad, aquatic

size

  • H: 12'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Sabal minor var. louisiana plant details

Sabal minor var. louisiana is an evergreen aquatic palm / cycad, shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - 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 var. louisiana

Plant type: aquatic palm / cycad, shrub or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 12 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal minor var. louisiana

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This close relative of Sabal minor, a particularly large growing form, to 6 or 8 ft or more with leaves infused in blue, often forms a very short trunk. Great for a large scale ground cover or individual specimen. Prefers well-drained but moist soil and loves summer warmth. Has proven frost hardy to 0, USDA zone 7 or so coming back from the base; and at 10 to 15F, mid zone 8 without leaf damage.

Gardening facts about Sabal minor var. louisiana plant

How to Grow Sabal minor var. louisiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • glossy
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