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