Two of Florida’s largest energy companies want to build a pipeline for natural gas through the center of the state – but environmentalists say it could negatively impact wetlands and the state’s ...

Ever wonder how South Carolina came to be nicknamed the Palmetto State? While, yes, the state does have many palmetto trees scattered around its borders, but the tree also has a more historical ...

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.

Ever wonder how South Carolina came to be nicknamed the Palmetto State? While, yes, the state does have many palmetto trees scattered around the entirety of the state due to its large species ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The state tree of Florida, the sabal palmetto or cabbage palm, is often forgotten about in landscaping... and it's often cut down when new buildings and neighborhoods are built.

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 ...

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 ...

5 native trees you can plant for shade: Tall, single trunked; aka sabal palm or various versions of palmetto Salt tolerant; resistant to high winds and drought Large; single trunked; tolerates shade ...