Dwarf Palmetto
Sabal minor
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Dwarf Palmetto
A slow-growing native fan palm of the southeastern U.S. with a mostly subterranean trunk and large fan-shaped blue-green palmate leaves. Produces compound flower clusters up to 6 feet long bearing creamy-white fragrant flowers, followed by shiny black fruits. Starting at $99.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well-drained, Wet
Care essentials
Dwarf Palmetto naturally grows as an understory palm and prefers partial shade, though it adapts well to full sun in NE Florida. Young plants should be established in part shade before transitioning to full sun exposure; mature palms tolerate full sun without issue.
Thrives in moist to wet soils and can tolerate periodic standing water — well suited to NE Florida's wet summers. Once established, it is also moderately drought tolerant. Water regularly for the first 2–3 years; after that, supplemental irrigation is needed only during extended dry periods.
Highly adaptable to NE Florida's range of soils from sandy uplands to moist clay and seasonally flooded sites. Apply a slow-release palm-formula fertilizer (with magnesium and manganese) twice yearly in spring and summer; avoid fertilizing in fall or winter. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature.
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Common questions
Is Dwarf Palmetto a good plant for St. Augustine?
Dwarf Palmetto is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 4-6 feet × 4-6 feet.