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Sabal Species, Bull Thatch Palm

Sabalmaritima

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Family

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Sabal (SAY-bal)

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Species

maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)

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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

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Bloom Time

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krishnaraoji88

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

palmbob

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

large species from Cuba and Jamaica

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Sabal Species, Bull Thatch Palm

Sabalmaritima

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