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Dwarf Palmetto Palm (Sabal minor) — mature, planted

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Dwarf Palmetto Palm

Sabal minor

Dwarf Palmetto Palm brings bold, tropical texture in a compact form, maturing about 3 to 5 feet

$36

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Height: 2-3 ft.

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2-3 ft.

$36

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantCold HardySalt TolerantSpecimenPrivacy

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Why you'll love it

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
3 ft. - 5 ft. tall · 3 ft. - 5 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 7–11
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Cold Hardy
  • Salt Tolerant

How to space Dwarf Palmetto Palm

For a solid, fast-filling privacy screen, plant in a straight row about 5 ft. apart (center to center). For an even denser wall, stagger a second row behind the first.

5 ft.5 ft.5 ft.5 ft.

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Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

Dwarf Palmetto Palm brings bold, tropical texture in a compact form, maturing about 3 to 5 feet tall and wide with lush, fan-shaped fronds. Its moderate growth rate and mid-summer bloom make it a standout specimen that also doubles as a low, handsome privacy screen. Exceptionally tough in USDA zones 7 to 11, it thrives through drought, heat, cold snaps, and salty air. Place it near patios, along walkways, or in coastal gardens for year-round structure with minimal fuss.

USDA hardiness zones 7–11

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
3 ft. - 5 ft.
Mature width
3 ft. - 5 ft.
Growth rate
Moderate
USDA zones
7-11
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs
High
Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing
5 ft.
Bloom season
Mid-Summer (July-August)

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and clay, loamy, sandy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 5 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially through the first two seasons; water deeply 2–3 times a week in summer heat.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 3 ft. - 5 ft. tall and 3 ft. - 5 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 11.

Shipping

Delivery method
Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost
$149 flat per order
Lead time
Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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USDA zones7–119–117–118–1110–11

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