Photo of Sabal rosei foliage by Tejas Tropicals

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Sabal rosei

Also Known As

  • Savannah Palmetto Palm

Plant type

tree, shrub, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 20'

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Sabal rosei plant details

Sabal rosei is an evergreen palm / cycad, shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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 rosei

Plant type: palm / cycad, shrub or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 40 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, infrequent-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sabal rosei

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 8. A thin trunked full crowned sabal with persistent leaf bases making a very pretty tree. Leaves are very costapalmate and green. Hardy. To see a photo of a mature Sabal rosei go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Sabal/rosei.html

By: Tejas Tropicals

Gardening facts about Sabal rosei plant

How to Grow Sabal rosei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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aka Cabbage Palm, Palmetto

Plant Type

Tree, Perennial, Palm / Cycad, Aquatic

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'-80'

Width: 15'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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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
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aka Sonora Palmetto

Plant Type

Palm / Cycad

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 20'-60'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka McCurtain Scrub Palm

Plant Type

Shrub, Palm / Cycad

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 5'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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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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