Description This common, fan-shaped palm is a small shrub, 5-10 ft. tall, occasionally reaching tree size in Texas. Huge, palm-like, evergreen leaves, to 3 ft. across, are characteristic. White blooms are followed by black fruit in long clusters. Plant forms a trunk when grown in standing water.

Flower April - June

Site Preference Lowlands; swamps; river terraces; floodplains

Native Distribution E. Texas to Arkansas, e. to s. Florida & s.e. North Carolina

Exposure Preference Shade to sun.

Soil Preference Moist soils.

Comments Dwarf palmetto is a good accent plant for moist areas and will tolerate poor drainage. It is the most cold-tolerant Sabal and is similar to Sabal louisiana, though S. louisiana does not form a trunk.