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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Texas

Native

Introduced

Sabal mexicanaSabal mexicana

Mexican Palmeto, Rio Grande Palmetto, Texas Palmetto

In Stock: 1.462 lb (Total:1.462lb)

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1.46 lb CA

Orders of this lot will receive 25% additional seed at no extra cost, while supplies last

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

505

Quantity:

1.46 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832842

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Texas

Native

Introduced

Sabal mexicana, commonly known as Mexican Palmetto or Rio Grande Palmetto, is a striking addition to any landscape seeking a touch of tropical elegance. Native to the rich terrains along the Rio Grande River in South Texas and extending to Central America, this slow-growing palm thrives in prairie, savanna, and meadow habitats, and adapts well to diverse soil conditions from sandy to clay loams. Standing tall at a commanding height of 50 feet, with a robust trunk nearly 3 feet in diameter, it boasts impressive blue-green, fan-shaped fronds up to 6 feet wide, exuding a vibrant allure.

This palmetto offers not only ornamental value but ecological benefits too, attracting birds with its showy dark purple fruits while serving as a resilient sanctuary for wildlife. Despite its slow growth, its cold tolerance and high deer resistance make it a hardy choice for USDA Zone 8 landscapes. Its fragrant flowers add an aromatic charm, while its tough wood resists decay, ideal for practical uses like wharf pilings and fence posts. Introduce Sabal mexicana to your garden as an accent tree or shrub, and enjoy its evergreen beauty and natural resilience, creating a serene and inviting environment year-round.