Sabal Palmetto (Cabbage Palm)

The Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto) is one of the most iconic and enduring palms in the world — a true classic that has graced grand landscapes for centuries. With a stout, textured trunk reaching 2.0–2.5 m and a total height of 3.0 m, supplied in a substantial 240L pot, this is a premium specimen that commands attention. Its large, arching fan fronds form a full, lush crown that moves beautifully in the breeze, bringing a timeless tropical elegance to any outdoor space.

Key Features

• Iconic fan-palm silhouette — full, arching crown with large, deeply divided fronds
• Premium specimen size — 3.0 m overall height, 2.0–2.5 m textured trunk, in a 240L pot
• Exceptionally tough and adaptable — tolerates heat, drought, salt, and coastal winds
• Slow-growing and extremely long-lived — a generational landscape investment
• A statement palm for villa gardens, pool areas, entranceways, and resort-style landscapes

Why It Works in the UAE

Sabal palmetto is one of the most climate-resilient palms available, naturally adapted to intense heat, full sun, and dry conditions. It handles the UAE's summer temperatures with ease and, once established, requires very little water. Its tolerance for coastal salt spray also makes it an excellent choice for waterfront and marina properties. Whether planted as a standalone specimen or in a formal avenue, the Cabbage Palm delivers a resort-quality aesthetic that elevates any landscape.

Care Snapshot

Light: Full sun — thrives in direct UAE sunlight
Water: Deep watering every 10–14 days during establishment; highly drought-tolerant once mature
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates slightly saline coastal soils
Fertilizer: Slow-release palm fertilizer at planting; feed lightly in spring and summer
Pruning: Remove only fully dead fronds — avoid over-pruning the crown

What You'll Receive

One Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm) in a 240L pot, approximately 3.0 m in overall height with a clear trunk of 2.0–2.5 m. A premium, specimen-grade palm with a well-established root system, ready for planting. Ideal for villa gardens, pool surrounds, resort-style landscapes, entranceways, and coastal properties. Appearance may vary slightly from photos.