Sabal ‘Palm Canyon’

palmetto

Broad deep-green leaves on a beautiful unlabeled palm we found in San Diego’s Balboa Park. Dramatic foliage impact plus cold-tolerance. Slow in cool summers.

	height	20–30ft
	width	10–15ft
	tolerates	Coast, Cold, Heat, Salt
	water needs	Moderate
	water info	Young plants need ample irrigation to get established. Older plants, especially in heavier soils, are less thirsty. Prefers good drainage.
	hardy to	22F
	exposure	Part Sun – Part Shade
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
	fertilizing	All Purpose
	origin	Mexico-Caribbean
	california native	No
	sunset zones	9, 12–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Sabal palms generally grow faster in warmer areas. In cool, foggy coastal gardens, use primarily as a foliage element and expect treelike form after decades.

Special Interest

We loved this beautiful big fan palm when we saw it. We collected seeds to grow it on for you to enjoy.

More Info

Sabal palms include the state tree of South Carolina and Florida (Sabal palmetto), and the northernmost palm in North America (Sabal minor). Many come from the Caribbean and Mexico and yet prove to be hardy to frost.