Sabal mexicana Mexican palmetto (Palmae) Evergreen tree

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Sabal mexicana
Mexican palmetto
Evergreen tree
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The Sabal mexicana plant species is found in Southern N. America - Texas to Mexico and Guatemala. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mexican palmetto. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. texana.

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Latin Name:  Sabal mexicana
Common Name:  Mexican palmetto
Family:  Palmae
Author:  Mart.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Rich soil of the bottom lands near the coast[82].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a warm greenhouse at not less than 24°c[188]. Stored seed is very slow to germinate. Pre-soaking the seed for 24 hours in warm water prior to sowing may shorten the germination time. Plants form a long tap-root some time before forming a shoot. Germination of fresh seed usually takes place in 3 - 4 months at 25°c[138]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first two winters. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving them some protection from the cold for at least their first winter outdoors.

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