Sabal Species, Bermuda Palmetto, Bibby-Tree, Blackburn Palmetto, Palm

Sabalbermudana

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sabal (SAY-bal)
Species
bermudana (ber-MEW-dan-uh)
Synonym
Sabal blackburnia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California(2 reports)

Thousand Oaks, California

Augusta, Georgia

Cayce, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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J
Augusta, GA | January 2012 | positive

This palm has huge leaves and huge seeds. It grows well and makes a dramatic statement. Very distinctive.

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

This is one of the largest Sabals and though slow here in So Cal, makes an impressive garden statement. Most of the Sabals tend to look ...Read More

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