Dwarf Blue Palm

Sabal minor

Arecaceae or Palmae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced

Last updated May 24, 2026

Quick Facts

Height

9 ft

Spread

6 ft

Growth Rate

Slow

Light

Part Shade

Soil

Wet Tolerant

Water

High

Hardiness

Zones 8a–9b

Bloom Time

June to July

Origin

North America

View full calendar (5 stages)

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
New growth flush BBCH 11	Feb 15-Mar 15	Lighter-colored new growth visible at branch tips
Bloom start BBCH 61	May 1-May 31	First open flowers visible; flowers white
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	May 15-Jun 15	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71	Sep 1-Nov 30	Fruit or seed structures forming; fruit color: black
Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85	Dec 1-Feb 28	Fruit fully colored and ripened; seed dispersal may begin

Cultivars (1)

'Riverside'

Riverside Giant Leaf Palm

Data Maturity

Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.