species 28,065 observations
Cabbage Palmetto
Sabal palmetto
Field notes
Supports All
49
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Palm Bud Moth, Echo Moth, Palmetto Borer Moth, Palm Leaf Skeletonizer Moth
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Omolicna joi, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Common Raccoon
14
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee, Noble Scoliid Wasp, Southern Paper Wasp
29
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist Wet
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Fire Heat Salt Storm damage Urban conditions Wet soil Wind
- Habit
- Columnar
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.