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Arecaceae

Dwarf palmetto favors the wet alluvial soil in swamps and river bottoms in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and North Carolina. This very slow growing, ground-hugging rugged palm produces pale green or bluish fan-like leaves atop spineless stems arising from a crown of underground roots. Although this plant grows natively in areas of high to moderate moisture, once established in a garden setting it is fairly drought tolerant. Its BB-sized fruits are edible and taste like dates. The foliage is ocasionally browsed by cattle.

Plant Habit or Use: small shrub

Exposure: partial sun
shade

Flower Color: white

Blooming Period: spring

Fruit Characteristics: black drupe

Height: 4 to 5 feet

Width: 4 to 5 feet

Plant Character: evergreen

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements:

Soil Requirements: neutral
alkaline

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7

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