Palm Trees – Palmetto Sabal Palm

Botanical name: sabal palmetto

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 30 ft in height with up to a 15 ft spread

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 10-12

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green/yellow/brown

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year

Pruning instructions: remove palm tree fronds once they have browned all the way down to the stem

Propagation methods: sowing

Landscape use: focal point, provide shade, coastal landscaping staple

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, pet-friendly, heat tolerant

Watering instructions: requires deep watering sessions, allowing the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release palm tree fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam/sand

Companion plants: bromeliads, lantana, plumbago, muhly grass, switch grass

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no