Palmettos are the most northern palm to grow in the United States. They were a common food source for southern Native American tribes.
Latin Name
Sabal palmetto
Family
Arecaceae
Also Known As
Cabbage Palmetto Carolina Palmetto
Type of Plant
Tropical
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 40'
Max Spread: 15'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
Southern United States, Caribbean
History
In 1785, William Blake of Charleston, SC sent seeds and plants to Mount Vernon, where they were like planted in the Botanic Garden.
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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