inflorescence in sabal species

[palm tree man]

Sabal are clumped and grouped a great deal. I grew up around Sabal Palmetto and notice subtle differences in between Palmetto grown in different areas and more importantly in different conditions. One thing

that I have really noticed aside from the obvious traits such as trunk size, trunk color, boot retainment, leaf color, or leaf shape is that the flowering structures also vary greatly and that there isn't allot of information

on the net about the differences between species which is a big help when identifying them. Many species of palm have been granted full species and not variety status do to their flowering structure. What

experience do some of you have with different Sabal species. I will try to post pictures of mine as well as some that I have found on the net and among friends and fellow growers. Thank you for your input.

Daniel

[edbrown_III]

I gotta a key by Dr. Noblick that differentiates all the Sabal species send a pm and I will send pdf it has a section on inflorescence and Number branches and other key diagnostics

Best regards

Ed

[palm tree man]

Will do thank you Ed, I really appreciate it.

Thank you again,

Daniel

[Tom GA]

Here is Zona's key:

[palm tree man]

Thanks Tom this is a huge help and very difficult to find on the net!

[palm tree man]

Ed could you PM me a copy of the key or I can send you my email address. Thank you again for all your help guys!