Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal minor

Summary 2

Sabal minor, commonly known as the dwarf palmetto, is a small species of palm. It is native to the deep southeastern and south-central United States and northeastern Mexico. It is naturally found in a diversity of habitats, including maritime forests, swamps, floodplains, and occasionally on drier sites. It is often found growing in calcareous marl soil. Sabal minor is one of the most frost and cold tolerant among North American palms.

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iNat Map

Form shrub
Fruit type Drupe
Fruit season Fall, Summer
Simple/compound Compound
Evergreen or deciduous Evergreen
Bloom time Spring, Summer