Sabal minor, commonly known as the Dwarf Palmetto or Bush palmetto, is one of about 14 species of palmetto palm (Arecaceae, genus Sabal). It is native to thesoutheastern United States, ranging from Florida north to eastern North Carolina, and west to eastern Oklahoma and widespread along the gulf coast through Louisiana into eastern Texas. Although it is mainly found in the southern states, it is one of the only palms that can stand somewhat cooler temperatures, and has been cultivated as north as southcentral Pennsylvania. It is one of the most frost tolerant palms, surviving temperatures as low as -18°C (among North American palms, second only to the Needle Palm Rhapidophyllum hystrix). Its cold-hardiness is variable throughout its range with the Oklahoma native population believed by many to be the cold-hardiest population. This palm may be hardy to zone 6B.

Sabal minor is one of the most hardy plams able to survive winters in temperate climates like the northern USA and parts of Europe.^[1] It is grown by gardeners and landscapers for this reason. Often those grown in cultivation are strains from the western end of its range in Oklahoma and Texas. One popular strain is 'McCurtain', named after McCurtain County, Oklahoma where they are native. These tend to remain trunkless and smaller than those from warmer areas. This palm has reportedly been grown as far north Vanvcouver BC on the West Coast and Connecticut/Long Island, NY on the East Coast of North America. There is a very healthy specimen outdoors at the National Botanical garden in Washington D.C.

Taken  from  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabal_minor

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                                           ( shipping ,freight and packaging, etc )

A: Seed, seedling and other products shipment by air.

1.On "shop online" page,enter the number of packets or bags or pieces of the products (seeds, seedlings or other items) you want to order in the order quantity blank and confirm the order by clicking the button.
2.You will then receive a response regarding the payment options(Paypal or bank transfer) and answers o your questions,followed by a tracking number of your registered parcel by post after order payment.
3.All shipment is  guaranteed to be 100% arrival.
4.It normally takes 1 week for EMS and about 2 weeks for postal registered parcel to reach most destinations around the world and on few occasions like holiday ,bad weather,and remote areas, the dispatch could be somewhat longer.

B.Plant shipment by sea
1.　Transportation

　 Base on our past abundant experience, we will arrange the most professional shipping company to deliver the ordered plants to the destination as required. Or you can do this by yourself.
　 The transportation normally includes air , sea shipment and post. We may help you choose the most convenient and economical way to deliver your cargo in your interests .

2.　container capacity

　 By sea, we deal with 20 and 40 feet container.
　 ,For example, A 20 ft container capacity is 250 Trachycarpus fortunei (15cm diameter, and 2 meter height)
　 By air, everything is handled according to the requirements of the clients.

3.　freight

　 As it is subject to change frequently, you will be informed of the recent one.

4.　Packaging and Phytosanitary

　 If ordered , the following procedures will be followed for delivery

　 1. The plants growing in the peatmoss will be cleaned with water .

　 2. Some fungicide and insecticide will be used to sterilize them for phytosanitory check,though they have been in the strict management.


　 3. The plants will then be loaded into the container and sent out at the right time the customers agrees on.