Sabal miamiensis
Miami Sabal Palm
Item #: 14303
Zones: 7b to 10b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 78" tall
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Sabal miamiensis is one of the rarest sabal palms, one that is even scarcely seen in botanic gardens. It was first described in 1985 by botanist Scott Zona, but is now virtually extinct in the wild because of development in south Florida, where it was originally native to alkaline (oolitic limestone) coastal soils in Broward and Dade County. In appearance, Sabal miamiensis appears somewhat like a dwarf Sabal palmetto, but taxonomically, it is more closely related to the arid growing Sabal etonia. Like Sabal etonia, it has a subterranean trunk, a compact crown of very costapalmate (folded) leaves, and arching stalks of flowers that extend beyond the leaves and start blooming later than Sabal etonia, (mid-July in NC), although they lack the overpowering floral fragrance of Sabal etonia. Sabal miamiensis also has the largest seed of any sabal species. Thanks to NC gardener Mike Papay for sharing seed from his 7.5' tall x 10' wide, twelve-year old specimen.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Sabal
Flower Color: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , North American Native Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants that Attract Birds , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Rain Garden Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants , United States Native Plants