This palm tree is one of the most cold-hardy palms available anywhere and will survive typical Atlanta winters.
Cold-hardy palms provide yearlong greenery and look good even after a snowfall.
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Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Cold Hardy
| Grows Well In Zones: | 4-11 Patio / 7-10 Outdoors |
| Mature Height: | 4-6 ft |
| Mature Width: | 3-5 ft |
| Sunlight: | Indoors: Bright Indirect Light Outdoors: Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Shape: | Shrub |
| Placement: | Indoors, Patio, Outdoors |
Compact Standalone Elegance
Tough, cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, yet lush palm that is pest and disease-free, the Dwarf Palmetto Palm is the perfect choice for gardeners desiring a sturdy palm that brings an attractive appeal to landscapes all year long.
This Georgia native withstands temperatures down to 10° F with short drops to 0°F, making them a good choice for smaller landscapes and in cooler areas where other palms may not survive.
The Dwarf Palmetto’s shrubby form make it adaptable to a variety of landscapes. Its large fronds make it stand out as an accent plant or specimen, as well as planted as a group or as a screening plant to cover fences or pool equipment. This plant is also beautiful as a standalone palm as well as under the canopy of larger palms or trees.
These slow-growers have a clumping habit, maturing to around 4 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. It has big and round, bluish-green, fan-like fronds are divided into segments and attached to smooth stems growing up to 5 feet tall. This palm typically forms multiple trunks but can be trained into a single trunk specimen. White flower stalks bloom in summer followed by small blackberries.
Dwarf Palmetto Palms bring robust attractiveness wherever utilized in the landscape making them the perfect addition to northern landscapes and gardeners that always wanted a palm but felt their environment was too cold.
If you are looking of a Cold-Tolerant Shorter Palm Tree that thrives with basic care and looks amazing then look no further!
Q: How tall do Dwarf Palmettos get?
A: Although they have been seen as tall as 8-10 feet in the wild, most Dwarf Palmettos grow to between 4 and 6 feet tall and wide.
Q: How fast do Dwarf Palmettos grow?
A: Dwarf Palmettos are slow growing, at a rate of 5 inches per year.
Q: Is the fruit produced by Dwarf Palmettos edible?
A: Although it is edible, the fruit produced by Dwarf Palmettos is not very tasty.
1. Sunlight
Dwarf Palmettos prefer full sun, but they can tolerate locations with partial sunlight as well.
2. Water
- For the first month, water twice a week. After it is established, water once a week unless it rains.
- Watering needs to be thorough to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering.
- Space out watering sessions so the roots are able to dry.
- The amount of water needed per palm per watering session is equivalent to the volume of the planting hole that was dug for each palm. This amount may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms.
- Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground.
- Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time.
- Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot.
Seasonal watering changes
Depending on your geographic location and the intensity of the season, you may need to adjust watering accordingly:
Winter: (60 degrees or less) no need to water, except for the first 30 days after installation.
Spring: (75 degrees or less) Once a week.
Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) Twice a week.
Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) Three times a week.
3. Fertilization
Dwarf Palmettos should be fertilized three times a year in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Use a general purpose blend specific to palms, and be sure to follow the instructions on the label.
4. Soil
Dwarf Palmettos tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well. To help the soil drain better, combine 70% soil with 30% coarse sand.
5. Pruning
The Dwarf Palmetto has minimal pruning requirements. However, if you decide to prune the brown frond before it naturally falls off, be careful not to do so when there is still some green color remaining.
6. Winter Care
Protect fronds with a frost blanket if temperature falls below 10°F.
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