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Plant Care
Cabbage palm
(Sabal palmetto)
Also Known As
Cabbage palm, Cabbage palmetto, Carolina palmetto, Swamp cabbage, Palmetto
About This Plant
Sabal palmetto is a medium-sized palm tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown of large, fan-shaped leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is commonly known as the cabbage palmetto.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
20-50 feet (6-15 meters) tall and 15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 meters) wide
Light Requirements
Sabal palmetto prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
Humidity Needs
It prefers a humid environment but can tolerate dry air.
Fertilizing Schedule
It does not require much fertilizer, but it benefits from a slow-release fertilizer once a year.
Pruning Guidelines
It does not require pruning, but dead or damaged leaves can be removed.
Common Pests and Diseases
Sabal palmetto is relatively pest-free, but it can be affected by palm weevils and scale insects.
Indoor Size Range
Not suitable for indoor growth
Watering Schedule
It requires moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Temperature Range
It can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, from 5°C (41°F) to 40°C (104°F).
Growing Season
Sabal palmetto grows year-round in its native range, but growth slows down in the winter.
Growing Difficulty Level
Sabal palmetto is relatively easy to grow.
USDA Hardiness Zones
8a to 10b
Did You Know?
Sabal palmetto is the state tree of Florida and South Carolina.
