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Do Sabal Hybrids Happen Often In The Wild? Does Anyone Grow Sabal Hybrids?

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PalmTreeDude Grand Master

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Whenever I am somewhere where two Sabal species ranges intersect, I never seem to see any hybrids. For example, In South Carolina I will see Sabal palmetto with a bunch of Sabal minor at the base (and younger palmetto) but never see any hybrids. Do hybrids rarely happen? I would assume Sabals in habitats that intersected with one another would be a genetic mess, even though it is not really. Does anyone grow any Sabal hybrids or seen them happen? I am confused about the whole hybrid thing when it comes to palms. Sorry if this is a dumb question. :wacko:

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TexasColdHardyPalms Grand Master

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No, the timing of the flowering is probably off between minors and palmetto. Search and you will find the palmetto x causarium hybrid thread. 

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10 minutes ago, TexasColdHardyPalms said:

No, the timing of the flowering is probably off between minors and palmetto. Search and you will find the palmetto x causarium hybrid thread. 

Could you save some pollen from a minor and use it on a palmetto? 

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I bet that many of us grow Sabal hybrids but we ignore it! There are instances for example in Europe, where  clearly not minor Sabal specimens fruit regularly prior to trunk formation like purported bermudana or causiarum. Could this be a strong indication of hybridization?

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Yes you can pollinate a minor with a palmetto by hand. It would be tedious work but could be done.

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