Serenoa repens - Seeds
Serenoa repens - Seeds
Serenoa repens - Seeds

Serenoa repens - Seeds

Serenoa repens

€6.47
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Low-growing, slow-growing perennial palm with dark green fan-shaped leaves and small fruits, ideal for dry gardens and sandy soils.

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Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto or dwarf palm, is native to the southeastern United States, particularly Florida. It forms dense, spreading clumps with dark green fan-shaped leaves, adding texture and ornamental interest to gardens, borders, and mass plantings. Highly drought-tolerant, it adapts well to poor, sandy soils and can withstand light frost once established. Growth is slow, but it is extremely hardy and low-maintenance.

Its small fruits attract birds, contributing to local biodiversity. Traditionally, and according to some recent studies, fruit extracts have been investigated for their potential effects on men’s prostate and urinary tract health, though results are varied and inconclusive. This adds interest from both ethnobotanical and scientific perspectives.

How to sow Serenoa repens seeds

Seeds have a hard coat and should be soaked in lukewarm water for 24–48 hours before sowing. Optional cold stratification for 1–2 months can improve germination. Sow shallowly in a light, well-drained substrate and keep it moist but not waterlogged. Optimal germination temperature is 22–28 °C. Germination is slow, taking weeks to months, but once established, seedlings grow slowly and are highly hardy.

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    Serenoa repens
  • In stock
    3 Items

  • Family
    Arecaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sol
  • Watering
    Low
  • Frost resistance
    Medium
  • Planting time
    April
    July
    June
    March
    May
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    10
    11
    8
    9
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    White
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Spacing
  • Height
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Direct sowing
    Requires soaking

Planting time

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Recommended sowing Out of season

Data sheet

  • Family
    Arecaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Sol
  • Watering
    Low
  • Frost resistance
    Medium
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    8 9 10 11
  • Lifecycle
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    White
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Spacing
  • Height
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Direct sowing, Requires soaking
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