Dwarf Palmetto Sabal minor
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Sabal minor, commonly known as the dwarf palmetto, is a small species of palm. It is native to the deep southeastern and south-central United States and northeastern Mexico. It is naturally found in a diversity of habitats, including maritime forests, swamps, floodplains, and occasionally on drier sites. Drought tolerant, slow growth rate. Moderate salt tolerance.
Wildlife Value: This plant is seldom damaged by deer. Fruits are eaten by robins, raccoons, and many other birds and mammals.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Sabal
- Species:
- minor
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- White
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Salt
- Similar plants:
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Panicum virgatum
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Schizachyrium scoparium
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Muhlenbergia capillaris
