Sabal palm (cabbage palm) (Sabal palmetto)
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Palm

Sabal palm (cabbage palm)

Sabal palmetto

Good choice

Florida's state tree. Very tough: it handles salt, drought, wind and poor soil. Transplanted palms need regular water while new roots grow. Remove only fully brown fronds.

USDA zones
10a–10b
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Salt tolerance
High
Drought tolerance
High
Mature size
40–50 ft tall
Florida native
Yes
Florida-Friendly
Yes
Installed with our Palm Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.