Sabal mexicana
MEXICAN PALMETTO, OAXACA PALMETTO
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
18m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer
 
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Sabal mexicana
MEXICAN PALMETTO, OAXACA PALMETTO
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
18m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & coastal designs

Uses: large planter, accents, street tree

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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