Green Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto grows wild in Florida’s natural areas and is a valuable plant for home landscapes throughout the state. It thrives in various conditions, adds textural interest beneath trees, and is highly salt-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal gardens. However, it is not recommended for firewise landscaping.
Sizes Available
Wholesale Only
1 Gallon
$5.00
3 Gallon
$15.00
7 Gallon
$35.00
A keystone species of Florida’s ecosystems, saw palmetto provides essential food and shelter for countless wildlife species, from bears and birds to butterflies and bees. Its resilient, sprawling growth helps stabilize habitats and support biodiversity.
Scientific Name: Serenoa repens
Common Name: Saw Palmetto
Hardiness Zones: 8A-11
Height: Typically 5-10 feet
Spread: 4-10 feet
Growth Rate: Slow-growing
Foliage: Spring & Summer: Green to silver-blue, fan-shaped fronds
Fall: Evergreen
Bark: Stout stems that crawl across the ground
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Adaptable to loam and sand, prefers acidic to neutral pH
Wildlife Value: Provides food and shelter for over 100 bird species, mammals, reptiles, and insects. The berries are a crucial food source for bears and various wildlife. Host plant for monk skipper and palmetto skipper butterflies.
Why Choose Saw Palmetto?
Adaptable
Highly adaptable for various landscape uses, including specimen planting and naturalistic settings.
Wildlife Benefits
Provides excellent habitat and food sources for wildlife.
Tolerant
Tolerant of coastal conditions, drought, and moderate salt exposure.
Low-Maintenance
Evergreen, low-maintenance plant with minimal pruning needs.
Environmental Benefits of Planting Saw Palmetto
This data is based on US Averages of healthy and mature trees over a 20-year period.
Check out the USDA’s MyTree Tool to input your custom location data.
A single saw palmetto can offset the CO₂ emissions produced by driving an average gas-powered car for 442 miles.
A single saw palmetto can absorb enough stormwater to fill 119 bathtubs, reducing erosion, runoff, and supporting transpiration.
A single saw palmetto removes as much air pollution as the weight of 7 smartphones.
Central Florida Lands and Timber Nursery, LLC. is a wholesale nursery specializing in a wide array of trees and shrubs. With an inventory of over 2 million trees and shrubs, CFLTN, LCC can meet the needs of customers, whether it be reforestation, mitigation, or landscaping.
Phone
(386) 294-1211
Address
3087 North County Road 53 Mayo, Florida 32066