Sabal guatemalensis (Texas/Maya Palm)

The Sabal guatemalensis, also known as the Texas/Maya Palm, is a single-stemmed palm tree that can reach a height of 40 feet. It is native to southern Mexico and Central America. This palm has a trunk covered in rough brown fibers and large fan-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 feet in diameter. It is a hardy palm that can tolerate a variety of soil types and is suitable for USDA hardiness zone 8b.