General Landscape Uses: Coastal and Salt-Tolerant Landscapes, Xeriscaping, Windbreaks and privacy screens

Ecological Restoration Notes: Coastal and salt-tolerant landscaping, drought and heat resistance, wildlife and pollinator support

Description: Also known as the ‘Everglades Palm’ , This beautiful Florida Native is easy to grow and great for filing empty spaces as they naturally grow and spread into large clusters. It’s a slow growing palm and is moderately tolerant of salt wind/water.

Dimensions: Height 25 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Native Range: Southern Texas, northeastern Mexico

Native Habitats: Coastal regions, stream banks

Soils: Well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6 – 7.5)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Characteristics: Small, arranged in clusters

Flowering Season: Spring and summer

Fruit: Small, round, black berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Wildlife habitat, pollinator support, salt and wind tolerance

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by offsets, seed

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