Dwarf Palmetto
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The Sabal minor, known as the dwarf palmetto, is a fan palm native to the rich soils of moist forests, ravines, flood plains, and bottomlands from North Carolina to Florida, west to Oklahoma, and Texas. It has gained recognition for its excellent winter hardiness and tropical appearance.
This small, shrubby plant has an underground trunk, long, smooth, unarmed petioles, and huge, deeply divided palmate leaves, each about 1-5 feet tall and wide. Each leaf consists of narrow, pointed segments shaped like a fan. Typically growing to 6 feet tall and wide, this palm produces yellowish-white flowers in compound panicles, about 6 feet long, that bloom in the summer. Its fruit is a single-seeded, shiny black drupe.
Height: 4'-6’
Spread: 4'-6’
Bloom: June-July
Light: Full sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas, Southeastern U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
