Sabal minor 

DESCRIPTION

An extremely cold hardy palm growing in low swampy areas with mostly a subterranean trunk.  This palm is a great addition to the temperate garden.  
 

ORIGIN: Deep South Eastern USA

SUNLIGHT:  Does best in light shade 

DROUGHT TOLERANCE:  Semi tolerant / seasonally tolerant once established  

HARDINESS ZONE:  7 plus

SALT TOLERANCE: Moderate 

TYPICAL HEIGHT:  6 feet

GROWTH RATE:  Slow