Serenoa repens
Native: Southeastern United States
Hardiness Zone: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11
Light Range: Full Sun, Part Sun
Soil Characteristics: Loam, Sand
Tolerances: Occasional flooding from storm surges, Wind
Landscape Use: Specimen, mass planting, beds and borders, this plant is very versatile
Height: 3’-8’
Spread: 4’-6’
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Size: Fan-shaped
Leaf Persistence: Evergreen
Wildlife: The berries are food for birds and other wildlife; Larval host plant for butterflies
Roaming Roots Tips:
We think every landscape should include this native plant.