Sabal ID

[MobileBayGarden]

Hi everyone, 

I need help identifying this Sabal a buddy of mine has. The palm was there when he bought the house and seems to be growing relatively quickly. I assumed it was just another Sabal Palmetto when I saw it but it has enormous seeds. The fruit last fall was about the size of a large olive and vivid green. I wish I would have snapped a pic then! When I went back this week the only thing I could find was dried up, but it should give a reference to the size. The palm survived 20 degrees with no damage last December. Thanks for the help everyone. 
 

Philippe

[SeanK]

Larger fruit/seeds may point to mejicana.

Obviously hardier than the Livistona (love those, too!)

[Phoenikakias]

Never seen before that oblong shape in Sabal fruit! Is it possible, that you post also a picture of the seeds inside the fruits?

Edited April 14, 2023 by Phoenikakias

[MobileBayGarden]

Yes, I will be down there in a week and post a few. The oblong shape and size are nothing close to the multitude of other Sabal species we have in the area.