Sabal Species, Bay Palmetto, Huano Palm, Thatch Palm

Sabalyapa

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sabal (SAY-bal)
Synonym
Sabal japa
Sabal mayara
Sabal peregrina
Sabal yucatanica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
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)
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Brandon, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2004 | positive

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