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Sabal Palmetto: The Florida State Tree

by J. Johnson

August 23, 2017

Sabal Palmetto: The Florida State Tree In 1953, the Florida legislature determined the Sabal palmetto (or cabbage palm) to be the Florida state tree, and, by 1970, the sabal palm replaced the cocoa palm on our state seal. However, if you're ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Tree, Palm, Sabal, Swamp Cabbage

What is happening to the palms?

by Jonael Bosques

April 26, 2017

Over the past year I have had several calls of people concerned about the decline of their iconic Cabbage palms (Sabal palmetto) for no apparent reason. There is a relatively new palm disease that is affecting our cabbage (Sabal), Phoenix ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Decline, Disease, Palmetto, Palms, Phoenix, Phytoplasma, Sabal

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