Tag: swamp cabbage

The lollipop

by Paul Schumaker
April 15, 2020

By Ralph E. Mitchell I seldom see a Sabal palm in our area that is not over-pruned. You have to give a pass to newly planted Sabals which look like lifeless sticks - this is the normal and best way to transplant them! But to see a Sabal ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Sabal Palm, Sabal Palmetto, Swamp Cabbage

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

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