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Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) - Highly Recommended

Cabbage Palm tree

Florida Native:

Yes

Special interest:

 

Growth Rate:

Slow 

Height at Maturity:

40'

Width at Maturity:

12'

Grow Space:

Small, 15’ from OHU

Soil Requirements:

Any

Cold Hardiness:

Hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

High

Drought Tolerance:

High

Comments:

Our state tree, the cabbage palm is the most carefree palm in our area. It is also a valuable wildlife plant and highly tolerant of the worst urban conditions. The most hurricane-proof of any tree in our region. Just plant, water and forget about it. Do not remove green fronds from this plant when pruning. 

Uses:

Streets, sidewalks, parking lots, wildlife 

Maintenance:

$

 

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