Sabal minor

   
Origin:-

South-eastern United States of America

Sabal minor
Conservation Status:-

Not endangered

Sun Requirements:-

Partial sun to partial shade

Water Requirements:-

Medium to high but can tolerate drought

Minimum Temperature:-

-15 Degrees C

Overall Height:-

2-5 feet

Spread:-

4-10 feet

Trunk:-

Below ground and up to 5 feet deep, very old plants may show a short section of trunk above ground

Crownshaft:-

No

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

Flowers:-

Small white flowers on branching inflorescences standing proud above the leaves

Fruit:-

½ an inch in diameter, round and dark blue/black when ripe

Sex:-

Hermaphrodite, self pollinating with one plant

Pests & Diseases:-

No major pests or diseases

Seed Germination:-

Very easily and quickly, up to 1 month

 

 

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