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| − | ''''' | + | '''''Sabal domingensis''''' is one of the larger Sabals and a pretty nice palm for many areas of California. Unlike Sabal causarium, this species seems resistant to potassium deficiency. Unfortunately is a slow growing palm, and takes many years to develop into a mature tree, somewhat reducing its usefulness as a landscape species. It also seems to be reluctant to attain the massive potential spread and size as it often reaches in Florida and other tropical climates. |
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| − | *'''Habit''': | + | *'''Habit''': solitary with a crown of 20-30 costapalmate leaves |
| − | *'''Height''': | + | *'''Height''': 35' estimate |
| − | *'''Trunk''': | + | *'''Trunk''': single; 18"-24" diameter; grey; subtly ringed, or covered with large, retained, split leaf bases |
| − | *'''Crownshaft''': | + | *'''Crownshaft''': none |
| − | *'''Spread''': | + | *'''Spread''': 15'-18' |
| − | *'''Leaf Description''': | + | *'''Leaf Description''': markedly costapalmate; 8' long (half petiole); dull green to blue-green; stiff leaves with minimal leaflet droop; leaf blades split to about half their length |
| − | *'''Petiole/Leaf bases''': | + | *'''Petiole/Leaf bases''': 4' long; sharp-edges; unarmed; large split leaf bases often retained on trunks for many years |
| − | *'''Reproduction''': | + | *'''Reproduction''': monoecious |
| − | *'''Inflorescence''': | + | *'''Inflorescence''': 3' long; within leaves; highly branched; often flowering young (when plant sometimes has not formed a trunk yet) |
| − | *'''Fruit''': | + | *'''Fruit''': 'pear-shaped'; 1/2" thick; blackish when ripe |
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| − | *'''Minimum Temp''': | + | *'''Minimum Temp''': 22F |
| − | *'''Drought Tolerance''': | + | *'''Drought Tolerance''': good |
| − | *'''Dry Heat Tolerance''': | + | *'''Dry Heat Tolerance''': good |
| − | *'''Cool Tolerance''': | + | *'''Cool Tolerance''': good |
| − | *'''Wind Tolerance''': | + | *'''Wind Tolerance''': good |
| − | *'''Salt Tolerance''': | + | *'''Salt Tolerance''': unknown |
| − | *'''Growth Rate''': | + | *'''Growth Rate''': slow |
| − | *'''Soil Preference''': | + | *'''Soil Preference''': adaptable |
| − | *'''Light Requirement''': | + | *'''Light Requirement''': full sun |
| − | *'''Human Hazards''': | + | *'''Human Hazards''': sharp leaf blades |
| − | *'''Disease or Horticultural Problems''': | + | *'''Disease or Horticultural Problems''': none |
| − | *'''Transplants?''': | + | *'''Transplants?''': unknown |
| − | *'''Indoor?''': | + | *'''Indoor?''': poor choice due to high light needs |
| − | *'''Availability''': | + | *'''Availability''': rare |
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Common Name: Hispaniola Palm
Sabal domingensis is one of the larger Sabals and a pretty nice palm for many areas of California. Unlike Sabal causarium, this species seems resistant to potassium deficiency. Unfortunately is a slow growing palm, and takes many years to develop into a mature tree, somewhat reducing its usefulness as a landscape species. It also seems to be reluctant to attain the massive potential spread and size as it often reaches in Florida and other tropical climates.
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Appearance and Biology
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Horticultural Characteristics
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