Sabal domingensis is a fan palm with solitary, very stout stems, which grows up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall and 60 centimetres (24 in) in diameter.

The inflorescences, which are branched, arching and at least as long as the leaves, bear pear-shaped, black fruit.

In Spanish, it is known (along with Sabal causiarum) as palma cana in the Dominican Republic, and in Haitian Creole as latanier-chapeau.

[2] Sabal domingensis is found from northwest Haiti to the central Dominican Republic on Hispaniola, and is also present in Cuba.

[2] The leaves are used for thatch and to weave a variety of items including hats, baskets and mats.