Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
25 gallons or more per watering session
Month 1: Daily
Month 2: Three times x week
Month 3: Weekly
After the roots are established, this plant is drought tolerant.
Soil
Tolerates most soils, as long as it is well draining. Preferably organic soil free of additives.
Fertilization
Use a Palm specific fertilizer three times a year at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer. Do not fertilize for the first three months to avoid burning the roots.
Pruning
It is not necessary to prune your Sylvester Palm. It is self cleaning, meaning it drops the dead fronds on their own without the need for pruning.
Are Sylvester Palms easy to maintain?
Sylvester Palms are considered low-maintenance palms. They are self cleaning, naturally dropping their dead fronds without the need for regular pruning.
How cold-hardy are Sylvester Palms?
Sylvester Palms are moderately cold-hardy. They can tolerate minimum temperatures of 20°F, with short drops to 15°F once established.
How fast do Sylvester Palms grow?
In cooler regions, Sylvester Palms grow at a rate of 3-6 inches per year. In warmer regions, they tend to grow faster, at a rate of 1-2 feet per year.
Recent Sylvester Palm installations in Florida and South Georgia in: Ocala, Panama City, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Valdosta.
