SABAL BRAZORIENSIS DWARF FAN PALM NATIVE TO TEXAS NATURAL HYBRID BETWEEN TWO SABAL SPECIES

VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND

Sabal brazoriensis is a naturally occurring dwarf hybrid fan palm that was discovered in Brazoria County, Texas. It is a cross between Sabal minor (a small dwarf species) and Sabal palmetto. Identifying this hybrid puzzled taxonomists until genetic studies found that (in the long ago past) these two species hybridized. It’s location presently is known only to occur in Brazoria County. Leaves are green and very large for its height. Mature heights range from ten to twenty feet. It is extremely slow growing – so it’ll be short for quite a while. Leaves are very costopalmate – as opposed to other species. Trunks are thick. We germinated and are growing some of this sought after species. It is touted to be super cold hardy although I cannot give an accurate number for you. Some say it’ll take close to zero degrees F.

The photo of the garden specimen is by Brian F. Austin at PalmTalk.