{"product_id":"sabal-palmetto-seeds","title":"Sabal Palmetto Cabbage Palm Seeds (Sabal palmetto) – Florida \u0026 South Carolina State Tree, Cold-Hardy Fan Palm, Salt \u0026 Drought Tolerant, Classic Coastal Landscape Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e5+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eSabal Palmetto Cabbage Palm — The State Tree That Survives Everything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSabal Palmetto is the native tree fronting both the Florida state seal and South Carolina flag... a symbol of regional identity for a reason. Grows 30-40 feet tall with a full canopy of fan-shaped leaves measuring 5-6 feet long, creating a classic coastal silhouette. The single trunk is clothed in distinctive criss-crossing \"boots,\" remnants of old leaf bases. In late spring, 3-foot-long inflorescences of creamy-white fragrant flowers emerge, followed by shiny black fruits. The defining trait is resilience: salt tolerance so complete it thrives in coastal spray, cold hardiness down to 15°F, and drought tolerance once established. This is the tree that survives hurricanes, salt marshes, and centuries of neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Sabal Palmetto Cabbage Palm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCoastal gardeners wanting native salt-tolerant trees. Landscape designers seeking classic southeastern form. Gardeners north of Florida wanting hardy palms. Anyone planting for hurricanes. Heritage gardeners honoring regional identity. And anyone understanding that the most beautiful trees ask the least of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Southern Native Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSabal palmetto\u003c\/em\u003e, state tree of Florida and South Carolina. Native to subtropical coastal regions from North Carolina to Texas. Single unbranched gray trunk (10-16 inches diameter) clothed in distinctive \"boots\" from old leaf bases. Reaches 30-40 feet in cultivation, 80 feet in wild. Costapalmate fan-shaped leaves 5-6 feet long with 50-80 leaflets, full round canopy 10-15 feet wide. Branched inflorescences of creamy-white fragrant flowers, late spring, extending beyond leaves. Black single-seeded fruits follow. Grows 12-24 inches yearly. Long-lived, 150+ years. Zones 8a-11 (cold hardy to 15°F, tolerates brief 7-10°F). Open-pollinated seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Landscape \u0026amp; Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic coastal form, year-round interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt-tolerant for beach properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full canopy without blocking breeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvenue Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, narrow footprint for streets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers feed pollinators; fruits feed birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart of Palm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immature leaf bud, called \"swamp cabbage,\" is edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Sabal Palmetto Cabbage Palm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8a-11. Cold hardy to 15°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. More sun equals faster growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established. Tolerates standing and brackish water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely salt tolerant. Perfect for coastal regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-24 inches yearly. Slow to moderate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low. Prune only dead leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eState tree of Florida and South Carolina. 30-40 feet tall, 10-15 feet wide. Fan-shaped leaves, 5-6 feet long. Single trunk with crisscross boots. Creamy-white fragrant flowers, late spring. Black fruits mid-summer. Cold hardy to 15°F. Extremely salt and drought tolerant. 150+ year lifespan. Low maintenance, adaptable. Perfect coastal tree. Native southeastern U.S. The tree that becomes a family legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53860700520766,"sku":"11485","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5485.png?v=1785687861","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/sabal-palmetto-seeds","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}