The ultimate oddball Sabal Thread

[Keith N Tampa (ex SoJax)]

Just to connect another topic with this one http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/41881-could-it-be-a-sabal-palmetto/

BTW could the occasional production of a short inflorescence on a Sabal, which otherwise produces typical for a minor tall inflorescences, be an indication of hybridization or a trait for a certain minor variety?

It may be, but I've also seen inflorescenses stunted by Scale &/or Mealy bug infestations.

[Phoenikakias]

Just to connect another topic with this one http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/41881-could-it-be-a-sabal-palmetto/

BTW could the occasional production of a short inflorescence on a Sabal, which otherwise produces typical for a minor tall inflorescences, be an indication of hybridization or a trait for a certain minor variety?

It may be, but I've also seen inflorescenses stunted by Scale &/or Mealy bug infestations.

On my specimen (last two pictures in the above link) the formation of one (rest contemporary inflorescences are typically long) short infloresecence is pretty consistent every year though plant is entirely healthy.

[Moose]

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[Scot from SC]

Hey guys...excellent thread. Does anyone have any updated information? I love Sabals because they are native here and are so resistant (many types, not all) to extreme temperatures, etc.

[LouisvillePalmer]

I’m convinced sabal is the best Palm genus!

[EastCanadaTropicals]

On 2/26/2014 at 3:57 PM, palm tree man said:

Where did everyone find their Sabal Palmetto "Lisa"? I have admired them for years but couldn't find a good source.

I got some from Amazon. Hope they are actually Sabal Lisa.

[Sabal King]

This thread needs some reviving... I see so many other palm species, mostly planted in places that are pushing it, and shouldn't be there but Sabal is SO diverse, and so incredible, yet overlooked by most.  I'll end up having 150+ various sabals on the property and need to start posting some pictures.

Let's see those sabals!  I'll start

S. Riverside just went in the ground, with a volunteer that went out front in a prominent location.

S. Birmingham (six in addition to the already eight I have already have.  Alligator Alley sourced from the 90's parent)

Same S. Birmingham just 4G and now outside

My Sabal row as you drive up my driveway toward the house. From closest to furthest... S. Birmingham, 2x S. Minors, S. Palmetto, 2x S. Minors, S. Riverside, 2x S. Minors, S. Brazos, 2x S. Minors.  The Minors are mostly pretty small at the moment, but this will be nice to take a look at this picture at the end of this year, and after that should start exploding.

S. Lisa (left) and S. Louisiana (right)

S. Bermudana (top left) and S. Lisa front

Waterfall behind our pool.  S. Birmingham (4G up front) followed by 4x S. Minors, Warren, AK, McCurtain, and Beufort, NC, Standard Minor, and then S. Brazos on the end)

The aforementioned S. Brazos on the other side.  Can't wait to see this one explode this year.

I have another entire Sabal row, and a whole lot more I need to document so stay tuned.

 

 

 

Edited February 17, 2022 by tlow

[teddytn]

12 hours ago, tlow said:

This thread needs some reviving... I see so many other palm species, mostly planted in places that are pushing it, and shouldn't be there but Sabal is SO diverse, and so incredible, yet overlooked by most.  I'll end up having 150+ various sabals on the property and need to start posting some pictures.

Let's see those sabals!  I'll start

Where’s the clapping hands emoji when I need it? Brother, how damn cool is that, looks like you’re gonna end up having most of the Sabal species. Let’s all hope it doesn’t happen, but if Texas ever has another palmageddon you’ll still have a yard full of palms!!! Tip my hat to you sir!

[Kentuckypalms]

Anyone ever hear of Praha Sabal. Some research was don on it by ut Austin.

http://w3.biosci.utexas.edu/prc/Sabal/PrahaPalmID.html

 

http://w3.biosci.utexas.edu/prc/Sabal/Praha.html