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(syn: Sabal louisiana) This unusual Gulf Coast native is found only in a few swampy areas of Louisiana and east Texas, where it grows among typical Sabal minor. Taxonomists often dismiss it as a variant of Sabal minor, but the 6' tall trunk seems to say otherwise. If you don't agree, perhaps you'll change your mind after a few whacks with those aforementioned 6' tall trunks. Perhaps we are seeing speciation in progress. Sabal minor var. louisiana will reach 12' tall when mature and resembles Sabal palmetto in form. As a rule, it is proving to be hardier than most forms of Sabal palmetto. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)
Zone: 7-10 