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

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

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.