Royal Palmetto

Royal palmetto (Sabal pumos) is a fan palm in the Arecaceae family. The Royal Horticultural Society lists the species as native to southwestern and west-central Mexico and places it within the slow-growing Sabal genus. ## Identification and range The [RHS species profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/269905/sabal-pumos/details) confirms the botanical name and Mexican range. Its genus description notes fan-shaped leaves with a midrib extending into the blade, and fruits that ripen from green to red. The common name Royal Palmetto is also used by the [Palm Grower's Guide](https://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/Sabal_pumos). Before planting, consult local palm guidance for mature dimensions, cold tolerance, and watering in your climate. ## Maintenance Allow ample room for an eventual palm canopy and avoid applying care values from a different Sabal species without checking a matching source.