Miami Palmetto

Palm

Sabal miamiensis

Family: Arecaceae

Miami Palmetto (Sabal miamiensis) is a Florida native palm. Endemic south Florida palmetto with distinctive growth characteristics. Found naturally in Miami-Dade County pine rocklands and coastal areas. Habitats: Coastal, Scrub, Pine Flatwoods. Light: full sun, partial shade.

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Native to: Florida

Growth Form: Palm

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Plant Description

Endemic south Florida palmetto with distinctive growth characteristics. Found naturally in Miami-Dade County pine rocklands and coastal areas.

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Low
Soil: Sandy, Rocky
Drought Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Size & Growth

Mature Height: 8-15 ft
Mature Width: 6-10 ft
Growth Rate: Slow

Ecological Value

✓Birds
✓Small mammals

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Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: White

Habitat & Zones

Habitats: CoastalScrubPine Flatwoods
USDA Zones: 10a, 10b, 11a
Flood Tolerance: None

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