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Cabbage Palm
Sabal palmetto
In the United States:
Native
· also called cabbage palm, sabal palm, palmetto
Honeybees are primary pollinators of the fragrant white flowers, collecting abundant nectar and pollen that support a major honey flow in the Southeast. Bloom peaks in May-June, providing early summer forage. As a slow-growing native tree, mature specimens offer the best resources with no invasive tendencies.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Hardiness zones | 8-11 |
| Duration | ~2 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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