The Sabal minor is a beautiful popular fan palm included among the "shrubs. Native to the Southeastern United States, where it can be quite cold in winter. Therefore the palm is well resistant to cold and is very suitable for our Dutch climate and can be placed well in the garden. But in winter it does need extra protection.

The trunk of the Sabal minor grows underground, and only the top is visible above ground. From this top come fan-shaped leaves that can grow up to 1.5 meters long.

The Sabal minor prefers a spot where there is little wind and it is also sheltered from rain. The leaves are very sensitive to wind, and can quickly tear due to wind.

At high temperatures this palm is a fast grower, but in our Dutch climate that can be a bit disappointing, so it still falls under the slower growers. This is the reason for its higher price.