Where to Buy Palmetto Trees

Palmetto trees are shorter than standard palms.

Palmetto trees grow widely from North Carolina to Florida. Known as sabal palm or cabbage palm, the trees prefer a salty environment and wet soils.

Nurseries

Large garden centers and nurseries may carry small palmetto trees. The trees are hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit and typically are not sold in chillier areas.

Palm Broker

Palm brokers are nurseries that specialize exclusively in palm trees of all types. They work with you to meet your landscaping needs and are a more specialized choice than garden centers for a large number of palmetto trees.

Online Retailers

Many garden centers sell palmetto trees online, offering a range of sizes. Most plants sold online are shipped bare root and should be planted immediately upon receipt for the health of the tree.

Locally

Some homeowners sell their palmetto trees through online marketplaces, word of mouth or flyers at local businesses.

Care

Palmetto trees should be fertilized regularly with a special palm fertilizer. Newly planted trees should be watered daily to help them acclimate, especially if they've been shipped from another climate.

References

• Smithsonian Marine Station: Sabal Palmetto
• TyTy Online Nursery

Resources

• Sun Palm Trees: Palm Care