Sabal minor |
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Origin:- | South-eastern United States of America |
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Conservation Status:- | Not endangered |
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Sun Requirements:- | Partial sun to partial shade |
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Water Requirements:- | Medium to high but can tolerate drought |
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Minimum Temperature:- | -15 Degrees C |
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Overall Height:- | 2-5 feet |
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Spread:- | 4-10 feet |
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Trunk:- | Below ground and up to 5 feet deep, very old plants may show a short section of trunk above ground |
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Crownshaft:- | No |
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Leaf:- | Costapalmate, from 1-5 feet in width and length, blue/green in colour, the petiole is smooth and a little longer than the leaf |
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Flowers:- | Small white flowers on branching inflorescences standing proud above the leaves |
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Fruit:- | ½ an inch in diameter, round and dark blue/black when ripe |
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Sex:- | Hermaphrodite, self pollinating with one plant |
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Pests & Diseases:- | No major pests or diseases |
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Seed Germination:- | Very easily and quickly, up to 1 month |
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