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Re: The effect of Direct Sun on Sabal varieties

Posted by Scot from SC

on 1/25/2026, 6:53 pm, in reply to "The effect of Direct Sun on Sabal varieties"

You bring up a good point Ken. Sabals definitely love sun. I am glad that yours have really taken off. They really love heat and water too.

Needles and windmills like some shade here in the south, but I have several in the sun that seem to be happy. I have a windmill in my woods that has more elongated fronds, but it is healthy. I like the contrast from my other Trachycarpus.

My pindo is in the sun, and it seems to like it.

Thanks for sharing Ken. Stay warm and safe.

Scot from South Carolina
Zone 8a
Greenwood, S.C.
Elevation 642 feet above sea level
Straight from The Palmetto State!