As sea levels rise and soils grow saltier, even the iconic Sabal palmetto—the official state tree of Florida also known as the cabbage palm—may be in danger. But a new study in HortScience suggests a ...

The palmetto tree (Sabal palmetto) is a native palm species of the southeastern United States. This tall palm tree with fan-shaped leaves flourishes in sandy coastal plains and scrub habitats and is ...

Behold! The common sabal palm tree. Also known as the cabbage palm or swamp cabbage, the tree’s ubiquity in the South, especially in the Southern Florida landscape, makes it go almost unnoticed. And ...

East of the Apalachicola river, running to Alachua County, a landform known as the Cody Scarp delineates soils in Tallahassee. To the north of the Scarp is the Red Hills Region and to the south is the ...

South Florida's palm trees are postcard promises of sighing sea breezes and sandy beaches, but the icon of the tropics may be an impractical adornment in an era of climate change. From the regal royal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images Palm trees are cherished for the tropical flair they add to any setting. With thousands of palm tree species ...

Swamp cabbage isn't cabbage; it's the tender heart of the cabbage palm. The cabbage palm is the Florida state tree and is protected; harvesting kills the tree and is not allowed on state lands. Swamp ...

February is a big month for the sabal palm, Florida’s state tree. Much more than a native landscape accent, this shaggy palm is a veritable tree of life for a vast number of Florida natives — both ...

If you want a tropical look in your landscape, palm trees can provide it. There are many types of palms, and most are easy to grow in well-drained soils and full sunlight. They do not tolerate ...

As sea levels rise and soils grow saltier, even the iconic Sabal palmetto – the official state tree of Florida also known as the cabbage palm – may be in danger. FIU researchers have discovered that ...

South Florida’s palm trees are postcard promises of sighing sea breezes and sandy beaches, but the icon of the tropics may be an impractical adornment in an era of climate change. From the regal royal ...