Sabal Palms

  Sabal Palm, is a single stemmed evergreen tree of palm variety that grows with a height of 6-20 mts. It has unbranched stem, which is usually 20-35 cm in diameter. Apart from this, it is topped with a crown along with a large number of leaves that are shaped like fa This tree possesses a large benefit and is used traditionally by various indigenous people. This is also used for packing of foods that are supplied to other places, packing of medicines, and is used for construction of buildings, making baskets, weaving and many more. Apart from these uses, it is considered as an ornamental tree and is used for decoration in many events like weddings, other parties, etc. Beside all of the above advantages, it has other benefits too. Below given are some of them. The terminal bud as well as hearts of this palm are considered as vegetable and is consumed either in raw form or is consumed in cooked form. But you might know that harvesting this part of the tree makes the tree dead...

Sabal Palms....a species of tree that every person in Florida is familiar with.Here,you can know facts related to Sabal Palms and tips to take care of these species. These species called as Sabal palmetto, also called Cabbage palm  or Carolina palmetto, is around 45 feet tall, but also can grow more taller than this. The lifespan of the Sabal Palms is more in comparison to other species. And it is because they do not have traditional growth rings. It is believed that this species can live for more than 200-300 years. These species are a medium sized palm tree. It possesses rough trunk which is straight, but can also grow in a bent shape. These palms are fan shaped and can be up to or more than five feet in tall. When the fronds die, the boots i.e. the bases of the fronds form a spiked and criss cross pattern on the trunk itself. The appearance of the palms changes as it grows and becomes aged. Older Palms loose the boots and thus they have a smooth and grey bark. The blooming perio...

Palm tree, as you know is an important tree all over the world. People all around the globe make the use of it in different ways. There are various features of this tree for which it is opted by the people. In fact, you can say there are various advantages of the palm tree and its parts. Then what are the advantages of palm tree? Here are some of the advantages of palm trees which are as follows. Used as fermented beverage There is a type of palm tree which is used as a kind of fermented beverage because of its refreshing taste. The sap of the palm tree is sold by making a pincture made from bamboo. But unfortunately, these are found rarely now days. Material of palm wine Apart from being used as a drink, the advantage of this tree is that it produces sap, which is one of the raw materials that is used to prepare alcoholic beverages. Vinegar Palm vinegar is usually prepared from the palm tree. No doubt it is outdated nowadays and is replaced with kitchen vinegar. ...

  Florida is one of such places on the globe that comprises of native palms. These palms are tropical and subtropical by nature and possess various characteristics. They cannot tolerate temperatures below freezing point. Sabal palms are a group of cold hardy palms belonging to the genera Sabal. These palms are utilized for various things like they are used for utilitarian products such as for foods and medicines. Even these are used for landscaping purposes. These palms grow at a height of 5-8 ft tall. These are a cold hardy palm that grows over 60 ft tall. They are used by the people in many ways. As discussed above, these palms are used by the people as food. The terminal buds as well as the crisp hearts of the cabbage palms are usually consumed by a large number of the people. They are consumed either in the raw form or in cooked form. Harvesting the crisp hearts or the terminal bud can kill the tree. Bread is prepared by the Seminole people from the fruit of the...

Florida has various kinds of native palms. Most of the palms are tropical or subtropical and are not tolerant of temperature below freezing. Sabal palms are a group of cold hardy palms that belong to genera Sabal. These palms are used for utilitarian items like foods, medicine as well as for landscaping purposes. Sabal palms grow between 5 ft to 8 ft tall. It is a very cold hardy American palm that grows to over 60 feet tall. These palms are used in a variety of ways. Some of the uses of palms are as follows. Food The terminal bud and crisp hearts of cabbage palm are used as vegetables and are eaten by many people either in raw form or cooked form. Harvesting these parts kills the palm tree. Seminole people prepare bread from the fruit of the palm. Slices of roots were baked and consumed. Utilitarian items Leaves of the palm trees are used as roofing thatch. Palm fronds are made into basketry and lashing strips. Seminoles make the highest use of cab...

Palm trees, one of the trees used by the people of North Carolina and South Carolina are considered as the state tree of Florida . It possesses many advantages and offers various products. Some of the advantages as well as products that palm tree offers include the following. Making of palm sugar Yeah...everyone might be familiar with this type of sugar ...Right? It is one of the processed products that palm trees offer. Palm sugar is used in the preparation of different types of cuisine or any other drinks. Making of palm wine Apart from the use of the preparation of sugar in other cuisines, it is used in the preparation of wine. The sap of the palm is usually used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages i.e. wine which is quite good for health. Used as the roof of the house Another advantage of palm trees is that these are used by the villagers in building of the houses. In this case, the leaves are useful in building the roof. And the roof made up o...

Sabal Palms? What are they? Well…these are an attractive tree with trunks tall and fronds wispy and that offers a tropical feel when they are grown. They are hardy in nature and if taken properly, they can shine like a star in the dark nights i.e. they can grow properly and can be useful. They are native to the Southern United States, The Bahamas and Cuba and are designated as the state tree of Florida in the year 1953. They are known as Cabbage palms. They are used in the preparation of canes and jars which are easily available in the supermarkets. The heart of these palms are quite delicious as well as nutritious, and harvesting the buds of the palms makes the tree not to produce new leaves as a result of this, the tree dies.   The larger the tree, the more harvest will be. As they grow from the seed, they usually take fifteen or more than fifteen years to show the growth of the trunk and once they are grown, they usually grows up to 6 inches per ye...

Sabal Palms, also known as palmettos or cabbage palms, are quite common in some parts of the world. It grows in the hardiness zone of 8-10. These palms are drought tolerant and can grow at a height of 50-70 ft. If you are thinking of planting a Sabal palm, then there are three important things that you need to consider. Select the right climate to plant the tree. A right planting site where the tree can grow properly and can reach a height without any obstruction of power lines. Selection of the spot where the tree will get proper sunlight. Apart from these considerations, there are certain other equipment’s that you require while planting the tree which are as follows. Shovel Roofing asphalt or burlap Woods Metal sharps Wooden stakes Brace boards Nails Hand rake Hammer Mulch Now coming to the main part of discussion i.e. how to plant a Sabal Palm? Well, being a beginner you must be thinking that simply like other plants or trees, it needs the same proce...

Sabal Palms!!! What are these? Well, they simply look like large, shrubby weeds, but no these are a cool variety of trees that make themselves quite different from others.What are they exactly? These are cold hardy plants that are usually grown on coastal areas. These trees have gained their popularity because of their edibility and landscaping nature. They are single trunked trees with fronds and are available in various parts of the world like the United States,Cuba and others such as Florida. Most of the species of Sabal Palms almost look the same, but there are some species of Sabal Palms that have their own appearance. Some of them have a trunk whereas other species grow at a height of 80 ft while some of the species have large fan leaves and some have smaller ones offering a compact look. There are various types of Sabal palms that include cabbage palms,palmetto,Carolina palmetto and dwarf palmetto. Sabal palms are considered to be the state tre...

Plants aren’t only vulnerable to cold in the wintertime. Wind flow and drought play their part too! Cold in blend along with wetness is also often a killer; by just considering things through and guarding you can garner amazing results with your palm intelligently. It’s important never to use clear plastic foil or bubble cover to protect the plant in the garden. It’s essential that the plant breathes well; if you cover it up with foil it’ll simply suffocate and rot Protecting your Palm in winter If the temps will drop below the particular level of which you should start safeguarding your palm, you ought to follow this. First cover the leaf crown with garden fleece, if necessary double, cover the trunk with bamboo mats then. Tape the fleece overhang to the bamboo mats. Finally, cover the bottom to about 50cm across the trunk with nice mulch. Don’t over protect! Once a cool snap has exceeded, unwrap the hand as appropriate and allow it breathe. Troubleshooting J...