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Sabal Palmetto Palm, A Favorite Tree of South Carolina and Florida

By Steve Nix, About.com

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Sabal Palmetto on Charleston Street

Sabal Palmettos on Charleston Street

Sabal Palmettos on Charleston Street

Photo by Steve Nix
Cabbage Palm is about as hurricane-proof as a tree can be. They stand after many hurricanes have blown over the oaks and snapped the pines in two. They adapt well to small cutouts in the sidewalk, and can even create shade if planted on 6 to 10 foot centers. Clean the trunk of leaf bases to eliminate a habitat for roaches.

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