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Sabal minor

Genus: Sabal - Species: minor - Family: Arecaceae

Phonetic Spelling: SAY-bal MY-nor

Common Names:

  • Dwarf Palmetto
  • Swamp Palmetto

Tags

wildlife friendly
evergreen
low maintenance
cpp
coastal plant
winter interest
bird friendly
salt tolerant
deer resistant
Braham Arboretum
NC native
tropical feel
large flowers
small mammals
food source fall
food source herbage
food source nectar
food source pollen
Audubon
illustration
Piedmont Mountains FACW
NC Native Pollinator Plant
boggy sites
food source soft mast fruit
highly beneficial coastal plants
Coastal FACW
black fruits
swamps
fan shaped
floodplain
native palm

Quick Facts

  • Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 10a
    • 10b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:S. Oklahoma to SE. U.S.A., Mexico

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
    • Native Plant
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

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Uses

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