The Sabal minor typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
dwarf palmetto
Sabal minor
The Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) is a small, fan-shaped evergreen palm tree native to the Southeastern United States. It grows in sun and partial shade to a height of 4-7 feet and is an excellent choice for coastal landscapes and small spaces. The dark green, fan-shaped leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern at the top of the trunk. The trunks are usually covered in old, yellowing fronds. Cones from female plants contain small black seeds which can be replanted for propagation. A wild variety of the Dwarf Palmetto can live up to 100 years in the right conditions. It is also an ideal plant for restoring coastal habitats.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation,Offsets
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 10
Flowers:
Yellowish-white Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
High
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
watering
The dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) should be watered regularly, but not every day. Water the plant about 2-3 times per week and allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. During the warm summer months, the plant may require more frequent watering, up to 4 times per week. During the cooler winter months, the plant may require watering only once a week.
sunlight
Dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) should receive full sunlight every day in order to thrive and grow, as this is a sun-loving species of plant. The best time of the day for sunlight is usually between 10 am and 3 pm, as the sun will be at its brightest and warmest during this period. During the rest of the day, these plants should receive at least 6-8 hours of bright sunlight. Avoiding direct exposure during hot, mid-day sun will help keep the plant healthy during the summer months.
pruning
Dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) should be pruned in early spring, but only lightly. Pruning should take off dead branches and fronds, as well as any branches that have grown too close to the ground. This will help promote healthy air circulation and sunlight penetration. Most of the pruning should involve the lower branches, as the canopy of the tree should stay higher. How much to prune depends on how congested the tree has become; when pruning, always consider the overall shape of the tree. Do not take off more than 1-third of the tree’s height or width. Unless pruning to achieve a desired shape, it is best to leave the tree’s canopy at its natural shape.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
The Sabal minor typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Sabal minor typically begins in late June and continues through August.
