Dwarf Palmetto
Sabal minor
Dwarf Palmetto is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam, sandy soil or moist ground, flowering Jun, Jul.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 180 cm |
| Spread | 180 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 7a-10b |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 180 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 180 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 7a to 10b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, wet soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Dwarf Palmetto's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Dwarf Yaupon Hollyto edge in front
- Island Alumrootto edge in front
- Northern Bayberryfor height behind it
- Pacific Wax Myrtlefor height behind it
- Saw Palmettoto flower when it does not
- Southern Magnolia 'Little Gem'for height behind it
Garden styles
Coastal Foundation planting Native
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: