Sunlight
Full Sun
Watering
Week 1: Every other day.
Week 2-4: Twice a week
After it is established, water thoroughly once a week unless it rains.
Once established, this plant is drought tolerant.
Soil
Tolerates most soils, as long as it is well draining.
Fertilization
Use a Palm specific fertilizer three times a year at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer.
Pruning
It is not necessary to prune your Sylvester Palm. It is self cleaning, meaning it drops the dead fronds on their own without the need for pruning.
Are Sylvester Palms easy to maintain?
Sylvester Palms are considered low-maintenance palms. They are self cleaning, naturally dropping their dead fronds without the need for regular pruning.
How cold-hardy are Sylvester Palms?
Sylvester Palms are moderately cold-hardy. They can tolerate minimum temperatures of 20°F, with short drops to 15°F once established.
How fast do Sylvester Palms grow?
In cooler regions, Sylvester Palms grow at a rate of 3-6 inches per year. In warmer regions, they tend to grow faster, at a rate of 1-2 feet per year.
Ocala Office and Showroom
8201 SW 27th Ave,
Ocala, FL 34476, USA
Palm Tree Farm
4782 NE 180th Blvd,
Jasper, FL 32052, USA
