species 21,459 observations

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

Field notes

Supports All

84 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Palmetto Skipper, Palm Bud Moth, Polyphemus Moth, Io Moth 6
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Slosson's Mason Wasp, Idioderma virescens, American Robin, Common Raccoon 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Delta Flower Scarab, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Dark Flower Scarab, Margined Leatherwing Beetle 73

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Wet
Water use: High
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Fire Heat Humidity Poor soil Salt Storm damage Wind
Habit: Clumping Dense Multi trunked
Plant type: Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.