WANTED: Saw Palmetto

ms_minnamouse

16 years ago

I think this plant looks awesome and would really like to grow one. Does anyone have one for trade or postage?

My list isn't up to date so please give me an idea of what you're looking for in exchange.

Thanks

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razorback33
16 years ago
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you would probably become very frustrated trying to grow Saw Palmetto, Serenoa repens. I have tried for many years to grow it and it is the same small, single fan I planted back then. I have removed a large section of the underground trunk and roots, 7-8" in dia. and 4-5' long and planted it, without success. Once removed from the sandy soil and milder climate of the coastal plains, it is very unhappy.
There is a dwarf Palmetto, Sabal minor, that resembles the Saw Palmetto, but doesn't have serrated leaves, that should do well in your climate. It also doesn't have the huge underground trunks that can destroy underground utilities, especially sewer lines or septic system field lines! :Rb

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