The Hurricane Cut Sabal Palm (Sabal palmetto), also known as the Cabbage Palm or Cabbage Palmetto, is Florida’s state tree and the toughest palm you can put in the ground. This is the classic field-dug Sabal: a mature, full-height trunk harvested from the field with its fronds trimmed back to the center spear so it can throw everything into rooting in. It’s the same palm you see lining Florida highways and new developments by the thousand, and the most economical way to get instant height in the landscape.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Sabal Palm (Hurricane Cut) Breakdown
About the Cut:
"Hurricane cut" means the fronds are removed at harvest and only the tightly closed spear leaf (the "candle") is left standing.
This is standard practice for field-dug Sabals — the palm loses most of its roots when dug, and a full crown would pull more water than the new roots can supply. Expect a bare, booted trunk with a spear for the first 6–12 months; the spear opens and a fresh crown of fronds fills in over the first year. For a Sabal that already has a full head of fronds, see our Regenerated Sabal Palm.
Appearance:
A straight, slender gray-brown trunk 10–20 feet tall, often covered in the crisscrossed remnants of old leaf bases ("boots") that give it its signature texture.
Once regrown, the crown is a rounded head of costapalmate, fan-shaped green fronds.
Growth Rate:
Slow.
Trunk height gains are modest, which is exactly why buying field-grown height makes sense.
Size:
20–60 feet at maturity with a 10–15 foot crown spread.
Sold here as field-grown trunks in the 10–20 ft range.
Sunlight Requirements:
Full sun; tolerates part shade.
Water Needs:
Low once established.
Water regularly for the first several months after planting while the new roots take hold, then it handles Florida's dry season on its own.
Soil Preferences:
Grows in nearly anything — sand, limestone, clay, wet or dry, acidic or alkaline.
Salt-tolerant.
Maintenance:
Very low.
Do not trim the spear or any new green fronds while the palm is recovering; remove only fully brown fronds. A palm fertilizer 2–3 times a year speeds the regrowth of the crown.
Landscape Use:
Streetscapes, property lines, groves and clusters, coastal and waterfront plantings, commercial frontage, and anywhere you need native height on a budget.
Plant in odd-numbered groups at staggered heights for a natural look.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 8–11.
Handles frost, drought, flooding, salt spray and hurricane-force winds better than almost any other palm — it has literally earned its name.
Rugged, native and ready for Florida weather, the Hurricane Cut Sabal gives you a mature trunk today and a full canopy within the year — at a fraction of the cost of a regenerated palm. Choose delivery only, or let our crew install it for you.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Sabal Palm (Hurricane Cut) ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Sabal Palm (Hurricane Cut) in Florida
Choose Sun + Clearance
Palms prefer full to partial sun. Allow room for frond spread and future trunk growth.
Plant Slightly High
Dig a wide hole and plant with the root ball level to slightly above grade. Palms do not like being buried.
Backfill + Water In
Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly to settle. Avoid compacting too aggressively.
Consistent Watering (Critical)
Water deeply and consistently during the first few weeks. Most palm issues come from under-watering early on.
Fertilizer + Pruning
Remove only fully brown fronds. Apply a slow-release palm fertilizer after the palm has settled in.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
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