Sabal mexicana - Mexican Sabal (Forest Alveolus)

Genus of 14 species of single-stemmed or stemless palms, mostly found in lowlands and swampy areas of tropical forests, from the southern United States to northern South America and the West Indies. Sabal mexicana is a slow-growing palm that can reach 12-14 m in height, but rarely exceeds 8-10 m in cultivation. It has a rough trunk covered with leaf bases that form a characteristic pattern. It has a compact, globose crown, with palmate, light green leaves. Mature plants in summer bear cream-colored flowers, gathered in panicles that are slightly longer than the leaves.

Pedoclimatic needs
Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Quite rustic palm, adult plants resist up to -8°/-10°c for short periods. Very resistant to wind, saltiness and drought, it is suitable for coastal gardens without water.

Name
Mexican Sabal

Family
Arecaceae