5 Seeds Sabal palmetto Cabbage Palmetto Cold Hardy Fan Palm Tree

Sabal palmetto, commonly called cabbage palmetto, is a stately fan palm native to the southeastern United States and prized for its bold, tropical silhouette and impressive cold tolerance for a palm of its size. It forms a sturdy trunk topped with a rounded crown of large, costapalmate fronds, making it a striking accent in warm-temperate and coastal landscapes.
This palm works well as a specimen tree, in avenue plantings, or as a dramatic container subject while young, and it also suits xeriscape and coastal garden designs once established. Growth is slow to moderate, eventually developing a tall, self-cleaning trunk and a broad canopy that adds year-round structure to the garden. Its tolerance of wind, salt, and a range of soils makes it a dependable choice for mild-winter regions.
Species: Sabal palmetto
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Palm tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, single-trunked fan palm
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8 to 11
Germination: Slow and variable; sow fresh seed in warm, moist, well-draining medium
Sowing: Surface sow and lightly cover; keep consistently moist and warm
Spacing: 8 to 15 feet apart for landscape plantings
Notes: Cold hardy for a palm; protect young plants from severe freezes