Copyright 2020 © Botanical Growers Network / Hampton Fl. In the spring, plants are often smaller than plants shipped in the fall. 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. Close-up view of the dwarf palmetto flowers. Plants designated with a sku ending in -4, -6 or -8 will arrive in a standard 4 inch, 6 inch or 8 inch round growers pot respectively. Fruit (edible when flat black in color). This blueish fan palm is very compact and rarely exceeds over 3 feet in trunk height though overall height can be 7-10 feet with the huge fronds. Underground portion of root system exposed along river bank. In the northern end of their grow zone Dwarf Blue Palmetto Palms require indoor protection or heavy mulching during the winter months.Dwarf Blue Palmetto Palms enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. If you know the temperatures in your area are not conducive to shipping plants enclosed in a box from Florida to your location, please wait until temperatures are more favorable. Dwarf Blue Palmetto Palm Tree (sabal minor) – Minor is one of the most cold hardy palms, once established. We do not guarantee plants due to extreme temperatures during shipping.Your info. It is best to acclimate this plant to its environment by keeping it outside and slowly moving it into a sunny area over a week or two to avoid stress before planting. The versatile palm ranges in height from 2 to 7 feet tall and spreads 3 to 5 feet wide. Use your fingers to loosen the soil from around the surface roots and free them.Place the palm into the prepared hole. or “Dwarf Palmetto” in Virginia Landscapes. Use a spade to dig a hole that is twice as wide and 1 inch deeper than the potted palm's soil.Press firmly on the sides of the plant pot until the dirt is loose. Zone.7a Zone.7b Zone.8a Zone.8b Zone.9a Zone.9b Zone.10a Zone.10b Zone.11a Zone.11b 90. Hold the plant by the base with one hand and use your other hand to slowly pull the root ball out of the pot. John A. Saia, President, The Virginia Palm Society Joseph W. Seamone, Maryland horticulturist, McFall & Berry Landscape Management, Brookeville, MD Susanne E. Zilberfarb, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener, Fairfax County, VA • The flower stalk grows four to six feet, and white flowers grow into one-half inch, black fruit.

Place the plant into the hole and hold the base of the plant while you fill in the space around the roots with dirt.

All Dwarf Blue Palmetto Palms for sale will vary in size. Your new plants’ pot is then bagged to ensure that the soil stays in the pot and not loose in the box. Orders placed from the western regions in the US can have an extended delivery time up to 9 days, we strongly recommend orders be placed in early spring or late fall to avoid hot summer temps. In cooler zones a containerized palm can be relocated indoors for the winter months. The Sabal Minor or Dwarf Palmetto is an extremely tough palm that can be planted in zone 6b with some natural protection and will eventual winterize. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky or arid soils.

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If it doesn’t come out easily, continue to press on the sides of the pot until it does.

She works at an Asian specialty market with an emphasis on Vietnamese cuisine. Please check the pot size located in the plant description and refer to the Minor is one of the most cold hardy palms, once established. At the current time we only ship to the lower 48 states. 37. $5.90 $ 5. FREE Shipping. Stand of Dwarf Palmettos. The Dwarf Palmetto Palm Tree will survive the cold winters of most Northern states, mainly because they are slow growing and the dense wax covering on the Dwarf Palmetto palm leaf insulates the plant. This is a wonderful palm …

Lay the plant on its side so the pot is slightly more elevated.