Mexican palmetto
Sabal mexicana

Location: Roberts @ Howe
District: Irvington
Native to: N. America
Tree type: palm
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Fan palm native to coastal Mexico (Gulf and Pacific), south to El Salvador, and north to Texas. Large fan palms with fans up to 15' in length, leaf stem is completely thorn-free. Trunk and leaf bases similar to Robusta Palm, and tree is not self pruning.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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