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Cabbage Palm

Cabbage Palm

Scientific Name

Sabal palmetto

Particularly Attractive To

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

Hardiness Zones

8b to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

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Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Cabbage Palm grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained to Wet

Soil pH

Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)

Salt Tolerance

High

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

High

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Palms and Palm-Like Plants

Plant Shape

  • Arching
  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Cabbage Palm is Evergreen

Spread

10-15 feet

Height

25-60 feet

Growth Rate

Slow

Leaf Size

Large

Leaf Texture

Coarse

Flower Size

Large

Flower Month

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Flower Color

  • White

Additional Detail

Florida state tree; white, summer flowers; susceptible to some pests and disease; high wind resistance; older palms transplant easily; provides food and cover for wildlife. Black fruit. | Pests/Diseases: palm weevil, palm leaf skeletonizer | attracts butterflies, birds

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