Difference between revisions of "Sabal domingensis"

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Pronunciation: suh-BALL/SAY-bull doe-min-GEN-siss

Common Name: Hispaniola Palm

Sabal domingensis is one of the larger Sabals and a pretty nice palm for many areas of California. This species seems maybe a bit more 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.

Appearance and Biology

Habit: solitary with a crown of 20-30 costapalmate leaves
Height: 35' estimate
Trunk: single; 18"-24" diameter; grey; subtly ringed, or covered with large, retained, split leaf bases
Crownshaft: none
Spread: 15'-18'
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: 4' long; sharp-edges; unarmed; large split leaf bases often retained on trunks for many years
Reproduction: monoecious
Inflorescence: 3' long; within leaves; highly branched; often flowering young (when plant sometimes has not formed a trunk yet)
Fruit: spherical to 'pear-shaped'; 1/2" thick; blackish when ripe

Horticultural Characteristics

Minimum Temp: 22F
Drought Tolerance: good
Dry Heat Tolerance: good
Cool Tolerance: good
Wind Tolerance: good
Salt Tolerance: unknown
Growth Rate: slow
Soil Preference: adaptable
Light Requirement: full sun
Human Hazards: sharp leaf blades
Disease or Horticultural Problems: potassium deficiency in California
Transplants?: unknown
Indoor?: poor choice due to high light needs
Availability: rare

Huntington Gardens near Pasadena, California
San Diego county, California
San Diego county
trunk in Huntington Gardens

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Difference between revisions of "Sabal domingensis"

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