Palm Trees – Sabal Minor Palm 

• Sabal minor palm

Botanical name: sabal minor 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 10 ft in height with a 6 ft spread 

Bloom time: summer 

Hardy zone: zones 8-12

Flower color: white 

Foliage color: green/blue

Growth rate: grows half of a ft per year 

Pruning instructions: remove fronds as they brown as needed, save all heavy pruning to maintain desired size and shape for the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: sowing

Landscape use: focal point, year-round interest, screening, hedge, entrance decor 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: fragrant blooms, deer resistant, salt 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 or fall 

Best type of soil: loam/sand 

Companion plants: plumbago, bougainvillea, bamboo 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no