Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The sable palm, the state tree of Florida. Is it really a tree? This article entertains an ongoing debate that I often hear: Are ...

BEAUFORT — The sabal palmetto is a nice enough tree, and people seem to like them just fine. As evidence, just consider that the state’s nickname, the Palmetto State, is an homage to the tree.

Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny California. There are many different types of palms around California, but there is only one native to the area. Related Articles ...

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Residents and environmental groups oppose a developer's plan to rezone the Sabal Palms area for high-density housing. Opponents argue the land is environmentally sensitive and crucial for flood ...

This article entertains an ongoing debate that I often hear: Are palm trees really trees? Could our state tree, the sable palm, not even be a tree? This has been argued in many different ways with the ...