Sabal minor 'Bear Creek' (Bear Creek Scrub Palmetto)

Sun to Light ShadeZone: 7-10, at least 48" tall Origin: USA

Open House/Web-Only! I was very surprised to see this westernmost population of Sabal minor in 2003 in Kendall County, Texas, near the famed town of Luckenbach (north of San Antonio). Here, Sabal minor grew along an oft-flooding creek below giant bald cypress, which were nestled into a steep valley below the dry desert. The palm leaflets seemed a bit narrower and the leaves more costapalmate (folding in the center) than I remembered on other Sabal minor. Additionally, several of the plants had more than 1' of aboveground trunk. The 7' tall, very upright flower spikes were much taller than what I usually see in the east. Thanks to Texas plantsman Steve Lowe for his help in visiting the palms and securing seed. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)