Sabal pumos and rosei

[Mandrew968]

Hey Palmtalk! Need a little help with some obscure species; does anyone have any experience with either of these two species? I have read that they are high elevation palms and was specifically wondering if either of these palms would grow well in South Florida? I believe we (MBC) have all other Sabal species on the property-it would be a wonderful thing to have the genus represented here. Looking forward to hearing back from you guys-thanks in advance!

[Phoenikakias]

I grow both in my garden (well at least I assume so based on the labels of the bought items) and I have not observed any slow down of growth or stress  or scorched leaves during the warmest months. For sure they ain't Ceroxyla or Parajubaea.

[Zeeth]

I've seen both species in Florida and both seem to do well. You're probably familiar with the S. pumos and S. rosei growing at Fairchild, but I've seen S. rosei growing in Sarasota too and it does just fine.

Here's a Sabal rosei growing at Selby Gardens in Sarasota:

I think this is the S. pumos at Fairchild. I remember that I specifically tried to find the two species when I took this pic, but all of my picture labels got removed when my photo gallery program updated.

[Mandrew968]

Thanks Keith. That pretty much answers my question.

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

Rosei love texas heat and humidity so i dont see them having any problem with florida.