Sabal mauritiiformis - Trinidad Palm
Sabal mauritiiformis - Trinidad Palm
Sabal mauritiiformis - Trinidad Palm
Sabal mauritiiformis - Trinidad Palm
Sabal mauritiiformis
Palma Amarga, Palma de Vaca, Trinidad Palm
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Description
The Sabal mauritiiformis is a spectacular palm tree, with a lush appearance, interesting for its rather rapid growth and its fairly accommodating nature. However, this magnificent tropical species is not very cold-resistant and can only be grown in the ground in areas with long hot summers and very mild winters. It is characterized by a thin false trunk topped by a large crown, composed of immensely palmate leaves that are deeply divided into rather thin and trailing segments. This sabal is a wonderful specimen for decorating a terrace or a greenhouse.
The Sabal mauritiiformis belongs to the family of Arecaceae. It is found in an area ranging from southern Mexico to Venezuela and Costa Rica where it is widespread in the undergrowth, disturbed areas and pastures, often in semi-shaded conditions. The plant can reach a height of 15 to 20m (50 to 66ft) in the wild, but it can be much shorter depending on the habitat. This species shows rapid growth if the conditions are met, it adapts to any type of loose, well-drained and deep soil that remains moist. An adult plant dies below -4 °C.
When young, the Sabal mauritiiformis forms a bush and after 10 to 12 years, it develops a single false trunk (stipe), cylindrical, straight and thin, very slender, measuring 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) in diameter, greenish becoming browner, covered with remnants of old petioles. The foliage, ample and lush, is arranged in a terminal crown at the top of the stipe, and can eventually have a span of 9m (29ft). The crown is composed of 10 to 15 large costapalmate leaves, meaning palmate leaves arranged in a fan shape around a central axis. In the Sabal mauritiiformis, the petiole is particularly long. Each leaf, which can reach 1.50m (5ft) wide, is divided into 90 to 150 semi-rigid segments, with a trailing end. The indigenous people use them to protect their homes, for making hats or crafts. Flowering, which occurs on mature individuals, consists of ascending inflorescences between the leaves, branched, with cream-white bisexual flowers (both male and female), extending well beyond the leaves. The fruit is spherical or pear-shaped, measuring up to 1.1cm (1in) in diameter and turns black when ripe.
The Sabal mauritiiformis makes a magnificent specimen to grow in a container. Plant this magnificent species near an entrance, on a large terrace, near a swimming pool, or in a large tropical greenhouse. It can be grown in a large container for several years. The plant should be stored in a slightly heated and slightly humid greenhouse during winter.
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Botanical data
Sabal
mauritiiformis
Arecaceae
Palma Amarga, Palma de Vaca, Trinidad Palm
Central America
Planting and care
This palm tree shows rather rapid growth, slower during its first 8 or 10 years, it prefers partial shade (or shade in hot climates) and requires warmth. Plant the Sabal mauritiiformis in the ground in the mildest coastal areas, where frost does not exceed -3/-4°C (26.6/24.8°F) for a short period. Plant it in well-drained, light, deep and fertile soil, even slightly chalky, but remaining moist in summer. It requires little maintenance except for pruning the oldest leaves close to the stem.
Container cultivation: choose a very large pot and use good horticultural soil. Apply fertilizer in spring. Watering should be reduced in winter but abundant in summer. Store your palm tree in a slightly heated greenhouse, with a slightly humid atmosphere.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.