Dwarf Palmetto Sabal minor is a low growing fan palm native to Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Its common names include dwarf palmetto and blue-stem palm. One of the distinguishing features of this palm is its underground trunk. The deeply cut fronds can spread to 5 feet long and wide. The leaf stems are longer than… Continue reading Sabal Minor
Category: Palm Trees
Palm Trees South Florida
Florida Palm Trees for Zones 10-11 Palm trees south Florida is a list, with pictures, of the best types of subtropical and tropical palms to plant in zones 10-11 in the sunshine state. Florida royal palm tree, queen palm, pygmy date, etc. Pygmy date palms growing in a bed of Canna lilies in Naples, FL. This listing excludes… Continue reading Palm Trees South Florida
Pindo Palm Fruit Makes Sweet Jelly
Butia capitataOnce Classified as Cocos australis The South American pindo palm, Butia capitata, sets a delicious, edible fruit. The berries are tasty when eaten raw but they also make wonderful jelly and wine. This is why the pindo is commonly called the wine or jelly palm. Sago Palm Beaked Yucca Windmill Palm Silver Saw Palmetto Palm Buy… Continue reading Pindo Palm Fruit Makes Sweet Jelly