Sabal Species, Bull Thatch Palm

Sabalmaritima

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sabal (SAY-bal)
Species
maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)
Synonym
Sabal florida
Sabal jamaicensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Lakeland, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Prosperity, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Ocala, FL | May 2010 | positive

Mine is still a seedling but is growing strong. When first planted it looked sickly and no new leaves came out. Soon after a new growing ...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2007 | neutral

large species from Cuba and Jamaica

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