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
Only prune a Sabal Palmetto when fronds are completely brown. Partially green fronds are still giving valuable nutrients to the palm tree.
Are Sabal Palmettos cold-hardy?
Sabal Palmettos are considered cold hardy. They can tolerate sustained temperatures down to 15°F, with short drops to 10°F.
Are Sabal Palmettos the same as Sabal Minors?
Sabal Pamettos are not the same thing as Sabal Minors, also known as Dwarf Palmettos. However, when Sabal Palmettos are young and have not developed a trunk, they can closely resemble Sabal Minors due to their similar looking fronds.
Can I plant a Sabal Palmetto in a group?
Sabal Palmettos make a stunning visual impact when planted in groups, especially with staggered sizes, allowing their canopies to grow at varying heights for a more dynamic, natural look.
Recent Sabal Palmetto Installations in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina: Panama City, Pensacola, Savannah, Hilton Head, Atlanta, Locust Grove, McDonough, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, and Macon.
